For the record

South African ports, more specifically the container terminals, have been under intense scrutiny due to low productivity, among other things.

Local consumers favour green fruit, but international demand for yellow-fleshed varieties is growing.

Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for another assault on a US aircraft carrier group.

The latest Agribusiness Confidence Index shows that optimism has hit a 14-month high.

Airlink will also add morning and afternoon flights to its popular Johannesburg–Lusaka service.

Editorial contributors who regularly add insight to Freight News’ coverage were also well represented.

“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.