Bunker prices @ noon, August 17

Companies can avoid it if they are actively constructing manufacturing plants in the US.

South Africa’s ports, shipping services and broader logistics system are critical links in sustaining global supply chains.

Maersk has emerged as the most reliable carrier, achieving 80.6% schedule reliability.

Sixty-eight per cent of women leaders report encountering bias tied to gender.

The goods included Afzal hookah pipe flavours, Nike sandals and Louis Vuitton belts. 

Increased vessel traffic and limited enforcement are driving up the level of crime in the region.

It is designed to strengthen Panama’s competitiveness while meeting strategic demand.

The port has gone from worst-performing port to showing strong operational gains. – World Bank

“The Port of Durban was the worst-performing port in 2024.” – Container Port Performance Index.

Countries such as Chile and Ecuador have reported a sharp 143% increase in low-cost imports.

In its first year, the platform revolutionised ro-ro operations across Durban, East London and PE.

SA’s current integration is described as modest and heavily reliant on multilateral agreements.