Global supply chain under strain
Please see below extract form a communication received from MSC: Please note that effective May 1st through May 14th, there will be a USD 500 per TEU rate increase. This adjustment is necessary due to ongoing disruptions in the Red Sea region, which have disrupted...
Cargo handling plummets as weather pummels coast
Inclement weather wreaked havoc along South Africa’s coast, leading to a significant drop in container throughput as detailed in the latest Cargo Movement Update by Saaff and Busa. Port operations faced challenges including equipment breakdowns, system failures,...
South African Landside Charge Increase
Dear Valued Client, ANNUAL S.A. LANDSIDE INCREASES Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Transnet Port Terminals Transnet Container Terminals Truckers (FCL / LCL) Container Operators Container Depots Reminder that the South African Landside Charges including port,...
Important Communication Re: Advance Import Payments (Trade Finance)
The Advance Import Payment (AIP) initiative is a component of the South African Revenue Service’s (SARS) Customs Modernisation Programme (CMP). It establishes the foundation for SARS to collaborate with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) and authorised dealers to...Useful Links
