Please see full article relating to a Media Statement from The South African Association of Freight Forwarders. "SAAFF's media statement on the current logistics crisis: There are currently 96 vessels waiting at anchorage outside our commercial ports, directly costing...

Transnet SOC Ltd. (Transnet) is implementing a number of urgent interventions to address the backlogs at the Port of Durban and to ease the congestion at Richards Bay in order to minimise the impact on the South African economy. The delays are due various factors...

Dear Valued Customer The situation at terminals in South Africa continues to present challenges, Durban is heavily congested placing pressure on our other ports. According to Transnet this can be attributed to equipment failure, dredging, bad weather and high winds....

Please see the below notice from MSC which we share on an as-received basis. The Port of Durban is facing massive backlogs on the land and waterside with more than a dozen vessels queuing outside the port at any given time, and trucks battling to get appointments as...

It has been brought to our attention that some customers have received a notification stating our banking details have changed. Please note our banking details have not changed – should you receive any communication stating it has forward the communication to our...

Transnet SOC Ltd has noted plans by the South African Transport & Allied Workers’ Union (SATAWU) to embark on protest action on 3 November 2023. Transnet regards the planned protest action as unprotected because the union has not complied with compulsory...

The article, Transnet employees lack tools of trade, discusses the challenges faced by Transnet employees in South Africa, who are reportedly lacking essential tools of trade. According to the report, many workers are experiencing difficulties due to a shortage of...

SARS is now clamping down on vat numbers that are reflected on all customs process declarations. Please ensure that the vat number declared is linked to the importers/exporters code number.

Dear Skyline Client, As per the SARS Bulletin Board they are currently experiencing delays, with regards to EDI submissions. https://tools.sars.gov.za/EDIBulletinBoard/ This is delaying all customs clearances, for all importers and all clearing agents for air, sea and...