Customs news: latest on essential goods

Namibia says the restrictions on imports are justified to support industries to become self-sufficient.

The provincial governments need business to become involved in upgrading the logistics infrastructure of roads, rail, ports and airports.

The company, responsible for rail and port cargo, remains in a precarious financial state.

Landman remarked that it all came down to Ramaphosa’s visit to Washington next week.

The country’s total avocado exports were just over 81 000 tonnes in 2024 with just a fraction heading to this new market.

As the world's largest twin-engine jet, the B777X-9 uses 20% less fuel and has a range of 7 295 nautical miles (13 510 km).

The move paves the way for a fair and balanced trade relationship, says the National Retail Federation.

The RFA is the unified voice of South Africa's road freight industry, known for its advocacy, leadership, and commitment to sustainable transport.

Trade has welcomed the initiative, mainly due to an exodus of experienced officers over the past few years.

Trusted transport and customs clearing ensure value chain integrity for pellet machine manufacturer.

Apart from investing R3.4 billion in new equipment, the operator is improving loading cycles and infrastructure to boost volumes.

But infrastructure gaps remain a challenge to fully realising the potential of the $3.4-trillion market.