Seven steps to consider when importing from China to South Africa.

Seven steps to consider when importing from China to South Africa.

Oct 24, 2022

World trade and the importation of goods have become routine as the volumes of goods moving around the world increase steadily. China is a major source of products for the South African market, and the import of finished products, raw materials, and components is...
Astron Energy has unveiled its new-look service stations for SA

Astron Energy has unveiled its new-look service stations for SA

Sep 14, 2022

Astron Energy has unveiled its new-look service stations that will see the rebranding of Caltex service stations across South Africa. The petroleum giant operates the second-largest petroleum retail network in South Africa, with more than 850 service stations. The...
Hundreds of Workers at UK’s Felixstowe port to down tools

Hundreds of Workers at UK’s Felixstowe port to down tools

Aug 11, 2022

Hundreds of dockworkers at the UK’s biggest port will embark on an eight-day strike later this month after pay hike talks between workers and the terminal operator failed. UK trade union Unite announced on Friday that 1 900 of its members who work at Felixstowe port...
Freight Rates Falling – but off a Very High Base

Freight Rates Falling – but off a Very High Base

Aug 8, 2022

Ocean freight rates have fallen significantly in the last few months, but at more than $9 500 per container from China to the US, prices are still about 6.5 times higher than in June 2019. That’s one of the findings of a survey of more than 200 importers...
OR Tambo fuel shortage far from being resolved

OR Tambo fuel shortage far from being resolved

May 11, 2022

Despite the ongoing proclamations by Acsa and the Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula, that the fuel shortage at OR Tambo has been resolved, and jet fuel supply at the facility is “stable”, international airlines are still having to take expensive and...