Customs news: latest on essential goods

Headline consumer inflation remained well contained after a surprising pause at 2.8% y-o-y in May.

States that launch military action against the Houthis or Iran could also face danger in the region.

Ten aircraft will be leased from Azorra, boosting capacity and cutting fuel use by 29%.

Mechanically deboned meat is essential in producing affordable processed protein products.

The falling market and sliding prices have already taken a toll, with GDP contracting by 3% in the last financial year.

For the time being, South Africa is exempt from the aluminium tariff, but for how long?

Fuel reliability at OR Tambo International Airport will be improved with a new 20-inch jet fuel line and redundancy system.

Before last Friday’s surprise attack, VLCC rates were stable at about $20 000 per day.

Previously, Botswana would allow consolidated cargo to be cleared as a single consignment.

But say the government must accelerate the reopening of other key poultry import markets in Europe.

Into June, the combined average for all terminals heralded a compliance rating of 80%.

John Rammutla of WSP points out that even the best-laid plans can fail without funding.