Increased local production and exports to meet rising demand will generate additional tax revenue to support the fiscus, says Sapa.

The bloc should use its voice to advance global change – particularly on the resolution of conflicts.

Initiatives include improving the future of transport networks and connectivity through innovation and digitalisation.

On the back of a likely strong third quarter, growth expectations for the full year have been revised from 4-6% to around 6%.

Transporters are still facing major challenges with the truck booking system at the Port of Durban.

Retailer stocks have risen by 42.4%, bank stocks by 35.2%, listed property by 21.4% and bonds are up by 13%.

Local service providers are preparing to handle an express parcel volume of about 240 000 deliveries.

South Africa’s logistics utility has accounted for most of the allocations over the past five years.

The proposed legislation will boost environmental protection and clear up uncertainty that has plagued the gas sector.

The strategic move aims to grow the company’s position in the global chemical logistics market.

It comes after the finalisation of a long-awaited phytosanitary agreement between South Africa and India.

The survey highlighted several other concerns, including rail and sea freight services.