Customs news: Latest from Sars, Sacu etc

Any changes to global shipping patterns can have a knock-on effect on African supply chains.

Rates from Shanghai have decreased by 3.7% over 12 months.

The port had expanded its abnormal-load capabilities through the acquisition of specialised equipment.

The gradual retreat of Arctic sea ice has rendered northern maritime passages more navigable.

Animal advocacy groups have labelled the trade as ‘fundamentally incompatible’ with animal welfare.

The Brazilian national attempted to smuggle 10kg of cocaine through OR Tambo International Airport.

Linernet shows that H1/2025 throughput levels at CTCT are fast approaching 2022 levels.

The primary impact for South Africa would emerge through pricing competitiveness.

Non-compliance has shrunk to only about 2%. – Stephan Segal, Value Logistics.

The sector is taking strain due to US tariffs and requirements to cut CO₂ emissions. 

Unscrupulous schools market ‘drive till you pass’ packages that focus purely on passing yard tests.

Nine of the seafarers were filmed repeating in chorus that they were sorry for the Palestinians in Gaza.