More than 60% of imported wheat originates in Eastern Bloc countries.
Asycuda issues have been sorted out, and there is no longer any real reason for delaying the TIN process.
Crucial decisions over rules of origin hamper finalisation of sensitive tariff classes.
The US President says he will also be announcing reciprocal tariffs on countries this week.
Botswana chose to reverse its restrictions on vegetable imports in December 2024.
Last year the port emerged as the first port globally to process over 50 million TEUs.
Import tariffs on China and already inflated ocean container rates have dented hopes of a better year.
The fuel has arrived in SA, but the problem is transporting it from Durban port to Johannesburg.
The global price of beans is anticipated to increase by another 30% at least, during the rest of the year.
Three vessels will deliver the imported product through the Port of Durban in early February.
In the US, the world’s biggest wine market by value, per capita consumption has declined since 2017.
“Trump’s tariff regime may not turn out to be as harsh as feared.” – Peter Sand.