State media framed the operation as a significant step towards securing supply lines.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan condemned the attacks as “unacceptable”.
Europe remains the top market, receiving 16.4 million cartons.
It beggars belief why an SOP isn’t in place at the Trans-Kalahari Corridor crossing. – Kage Barnett, TABH.
“The maintenance window was well communicated in advance and also posted on the Saaff group.”
Cross-border fuel and petrochemical projects on the rise.
“The consignment was initially refused entry as it did not have the requisite import permits.”
But fatalities remain high, with 9 400 lives lost during 2025.
Five countries will be selected to benefit from the project through an open expression of interest process.
But the government remains hopeful that it will yet be included to benefit from duty-free access to the US market.
“It is very encouraging to hear the initiatives being taken to address delays and costs.” – Lance Pullan.