President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighted the government’s plans to improve road, rail and port logistics networks over the next three years.
“Importantly, it was a year of profitable growth.” - Willie Walsh.
The fuel has arrived in SA, but the problem is transporting it from Durban port to Johannesburg.
The aircraft delivery coincides with the launch of new flights and frequency increases.
Three vessels will deliver the imported product through the Port of Durban in early February.
The weather conditions around the airport are not safe for aircraft to operate.
Damaged electrical cable halted operations at the airport.
US trade policy will play a significant role, with the imposition of tariffs by incoming President Trump being a certainty.
The airport uses about 3.6 million litres of jet fuel daily, meaning there are about 7.6 days of stock on hand until the week ending February 2.
While growth is expected to persist, it will be more modest compared to 2024.
Emirates adds 15% to critical main deck cargo capacity compared to January 2024.
The exact demand that the retail sector will place on airfreight remains uncertain.
