Duty calls

Authorities urged members of the public to report any goods recovered from the containers.

Border guards will boost measures to detect and seize narcotics, illicit goods and stolen vehicles.

“They should really be running the border on a 24/7 basis.” – Mike Fitzmaurice, Transist.

Local producers want a tariff that responds timeously to global price movements.

The country’s new vehicle sales are surging, but imports are eroding local manufacturers’ market share.

Market dynamics, geopolitical shifts, technological advancements and evolving customer expectations are reshaping operations.

After the vessel split amidships, its AIS signal vanished from public tracking services.

The PRSA’s 7.57% tariff hike has divided industry players, who warn that rising port costs need to be supported by better service delivery.

Positive momentum is visible, yet lines are still adjusting how and where they call at South African ports.

Regulatory shocks, shifting trade flows and unpredictable demand made 2025 one of airfreight’s most volatile years.