SARS Notice: VAT Number Validation
Dear Valued Customer, For several years, it has been a customs requirement that all importers / exporters registered vat number is inserted on all customs declarations. If the vat number was invalid or inactive the declaration was rejected otherwise the declaration...
Spot rates soar as Red Sea crisis continues
Ocean freight container shipping spot rates are poised to surpass previous peak levels, reminiscent of the Red Sea crisis peak, upon the latest wave of increases set to hit the market on June 1. As reported by leading benchmarking platform Xeneta, the industry has...
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,...Useful Links
