Customs news: latest on essential goods

“What we are seeing at our border with Botswana is a very serious situation.” – Mike Fitzmaurice, AUTLO.

CTCT has a queue-to-berth ratio of 0.78, highlighting the systemic challenges of the local maritime logistics sector.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has assured Japanese motor manufacturers that the country is resolving its infrastructure challenges.

Transnet will soon issue a request for information from the private sector regarding potential partnerships, says the minister.

Production has grown from 67 700 tonnes in the 1993/94 production season to an expected 2.3 million tonnes in 2024/25.  

The downward trend in pricing will continue into the first quarter of 2025, resulting in lower earnings.

Rising policy uncertainty could have boosted trade as businesses and consumers frontload imports ahead of potential measures.

The Trump Administration said its attacks on Houthis were prompted by strikes against maritime vessels.

January 2025 is the first true y-o-y monthly comparison of the Cape routing, so the growth reflects real demand.

The Cape Town Container Terminal recorded 245 hours of wind delays in February compared to 105 hours the year before.

The funds will support raw mineral processing, green hydrogen, transport and digital infrastructure, and pharmaceutical developments.