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Both countries stand to benefit from opportunities to beneficiate minerals for export to preferential trade markets.

Most shippers from the Sacu region use agents that produce the relevant export and import documentation.

The entity declared profits for the first time in 2023 under his leadership.

More than 80% of current containerships calling at US ports could be hit by US tariff fees as they are envisaged, says Drewry.

Geopolitical tensions, looming US tariffs and carbon border adjustments among the obstacles to growth.

The containership, which ran aground off the Canadian coast almost two weeks ago, has significant breaches to her hull.

But Middle Eastern carriers and African airlines recorded a decline in demand in January.

"I don’t believe grovelling before President Trump will accomplish anything."

Locking in contracts without built-in contingency plans or flexible terms can lead to missed opportunities for securing lower rates, says Xeneta.

There are over 6 000 tonnes of cargo destined for South Africa from India and JHB is attracting the lion’s share.