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The world of shipping is one of the most complex and intriguing industries in the world. The movement of goods across oceans and continents is essential to the global economy and has played a pivotal role in shaping human history. From the grandeur of massive container ships and their global supply chains to the small-scale operations of local fishermen, the shipping industry touches every aspect of our lives.
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War Risk Exclusion Endorsements and Marine Cargo Insurance
Navigating Uninsurable Waters in the Middle East Conflict The global shipping and logistics industry is once again confronting a familiar but deeply disruptive reality. The geopolitical conflict has...
Middle East Conflict and Global Logistics: A Forwarder’s Reality, not a Headline
When geopolitics tightens, logistics feels it first. The geopolitical landscape of the Middle East has reached a critical juncture, with recent escalations involving military action by the United...
Maritime Week Africa 2026: Why Bunkering Regulation will shape Africa’s Shipping Future
When industry heavyweights gathered in Cape Town in January, most agreed it was time for an overview of the state of Africa's bunkering and maritime industries and, crucially, what needs to change...
What South African Importers and Exporters Can Expect in 2026
A Season of Reflection and Renewal As the year draws to a close and South Africans ease into the familiar warmth of the festive season, the logistics community finds itself in a reflective mood....
2026 Global Logistics Disruptions every Importer or Exporter should already be Planning for
International logistics rarely follows a straight line. Anyone managing a global supply chain knows that vessels, ports, factories and trucking networks all move to the rhythm of one dominant force,...
How 2025 Tested South Africa’s Logistics Grit
When the Rand Takes the Wheel A veteran’s look at how a restless currency kept importers, exporters, and logistics professionals on their toes, and what the journey tells us about resilience heading...
Six months on, how President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” have really hit South Africa
Since April 2025, and President Donald Trump’s infamous press conference, half a year has passed since the United States introduced its so-called “reciprocal tariffs”. South African exporters are...
AGOA in limbo: what the uncertainty means for South African Exporters and their American buyers
For 25 years, one of the main pillars of US-African trade has been the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). South African exporters and US importers are paying a heavy price as a result of...
Will South African Importers and Exporters Face a Logistics Peak Season in 2025?
Logistics seasonal peaks have long been as predictable as the summer winds in Cape Town. Every year, importers and exporters typically schedule their calendars around the same pressure points: the...