Problems arise when the rules are changed, often without adequate notification.

AI-optimised trade route reconfiguration could save liner trade carriers up to $100 000 per vessel annually.

The country is one of the most disaster-prone in Africa, with floods and cyclones causing severe destruction to infrastructure.

The S&P 500 fell approximately 14% over three trading days, wiping out more than $6 trillion.

Locking into rigid contracts under current conditions could severely constrain future manoeuvrability.

This would represent a downward revision of nearly four percentage points from previous projections. – WTO

Considering that South Africa’s tariff average was 7.5%, US tariffs should be around 3.75%, not 30%.

But slower global economic growth could affect demand and prices in the short term, says the Minerals Council South Africa.

History says trade wars are easy to start but hard to win, and the early signs of strain are already visible across markets and boardrooms.

AfriForum claims it’s the party’s policies which have led to the deterioration of the country’s relationship with the US.

As carriers brace for continued volatility, shippers may find temporary relief from lower costs.