Shipping Blog
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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.
Our Shipping Blog is a window into this fascinating world, providing insight into the latest trends, technologies, and challenges facing the industry. Whether you’re a maritime professional, a student of history, or simply curious about the world around you, our shipping updates have something to offer.
US launches antidumping investigation against SA
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) is investigating whether imports of lemon juice from South Africa and Brazil resulted in "dumping". Dumping is when products from one country are sold in a...
Major importer’s despair as carriers bypass Durban
A major South African importer has criticised the Port of Durban for its “notorious” poor performance and congestion woes, noting that some lines are now bypassing the harbour. Hudaco Industries,...
Advice to importers on SARS ‘silent partners’
Importers have been urged to familiarise themselves with requirements that go beyond South Africa’s Customs and Excise Act, law firm Shepstone & Wylie has said (*). Requirements under the...
Registration of Food Exporters to China
This media statement serves as a notice to all South African exporters of food and food products destined for the China market to register in accordance with the “Regulations on the Registration and...
Petrol price-drop coming in January
There could be good news at the pumps for South African motorists in the new year, with significant price drops for fuel expected next week. That is according to leaked data from the Central Energy...
SAPS Stops – SAAFF Addresses the Challenge!
You have spoken and we are acting with speed, resilience and strategic intervention, in our resilient efforts to address the SAPS challenges, as we move ahead to drive the implementation of tangible...
Catastrophic Fuel Price Hike Looming
Current data is predicting fuel price hikes of catastrophic proportions at the end of October for November, according to the Automobile Association (AA) which was commenting on the recent exchange...
Constraint on the availability of empty containers
Further to today’s article on the global supply chain crisis, another serious constraint is the availability of empty containers. The volume of full containers either in vessels outside the Los...
Fire at Port of Richards Bay
A fire incident at the Port affected the conveyor system for Transnet Port Terminals On 13 October 2021, at approximately 19h00, we experienced a fire incident at the Port which affected the...