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  • Cape rerouting sparks spike in operational shipping risk

    Avoiding the Suez Canal by sailing around South Africa has impacted the global liner trade. Source: Suez Canal Authority
    9 Jul 2025
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    New export markets can ease decline of canned fruit exports

    Imports and Exports

    In 2021, the export value of canned fruit was R2bn, with canned peaches leading at R870m.

    29 Aug 2024
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    Container ship orders surpass 2023 contracts

    Logistics

    Demand has reached its third-highest level in 20 years.

    29 Aug 2024
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    More sectors could take a cue from energy and logistics – Ramaphosa

    Economy
    Logistics

    The President highlighted that government and business were in agreement about various areas.

    29 Aug 2024
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    N2 access ramps for KZN North Coast get green light

    Domestic
    Road/Rail Freight

    Construction is not expected to cause major traffic disturbance until the ramps are joined to the freeway.

    29 Aug 2024
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    Wine industry shifting to value growth

    Africa
    Imports and Exports

    The 2024 grape harvest yielded 1 099 051 tonnes from 87 848 hectares, a 7% decrease from 2023.

    29 Aug 2024
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    Decrease of up to 70% in ocean rates anticipated

    Sea Freight

    The global container shipping market could see its long-term contract rates significantly impacted.

    28 Aug 2024
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    South Africa's beef exports reach eight-year high

    Imports and Exports
    28 Aug 2024
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    Grindrod’s locomotives arrive at Port of Durban

    Logistics
    Road/Rail Freight

    The trains have returned after completing a successful pit to port project in Sierra Leone.

    28 Aug 2024
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    Pipeline fuel thief gets 35-year sentence

    Logistics
    Other

    Shedi Mhlanga was found guilty after stealing more than 33 000 litres of petrol via an illegal fitting welded into a pipeline.

    28 Aug 2024
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    Tanker blaze – Red Sea enviro threat imminent

    Sea Freight

    The Sounion’s crew of 25 was rescued by a European naval vessel and taken to Djibouti. 

    28 Aug 2024
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    Cargo growth tracking well in wake of disruption fears

    Logistics

    The Port of Durban also experienced growth, handling 1.29 million TEU, a 2.2% year-on-year increase.

    28 Aug 2024
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    Global container vessel contracting hits new highs in 2024

    Logistics

    The growth underscores the strong demand and confidence in the future of global trade.

    28 Aug 2024

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