For the record

The sector is expected to achieve a 3% increase in export volumes in 2025/6.

In Europe, spot rates from the Far East to North Europe grew by 18% to $1 968 per FEU.

Real transformation demands sustained effort and disciplined execution.

The suspension of port fees followed Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The programme is expected to revitalise neglected towns along the KZN, Eastern and Northern Cape coasts.

“Our generation was wired differently. Today, AI is often an easy way out.” – Ingrid du Buisson, ICFF.

Warehousing, fulfilment, re-fulfilment, B2C deliveries and returns management are key components.

Global prices of in-shell exports are expected to remain low as the Asian nation boosts its self-reliance.

EWC chairman Terry Gale says the industry has welcomed the withdrawal of the Bill.

Grindrod is currently exploring further expansion in the region, guided by market demand.

The region was the top performer as world trade flows realigned following tariff disruptions.

The facility will add much-needed capacity to the country’s critical logistics network in the region.