If the past few years have taught South African importers anything, it’s this: uncertainty is the new normal.
Global trade has shifted from predictable to volatile, with every part of the logistics chain feeling the strain – from geopolitical tensions and tariffs to local power cuts and port delays, writes Vernon Sinden, head of Logistics at Investec.
The question isn’t whether disruption will happen, but whether businesses are built to handle it.
The answer is yes, but only if the right foundations are in place.
Agility and supplier resilience aren’t just nice to have any more. They’re survival tools.
Despite the challenges facing Transnet, which reported a R1.9 billion loss for the year ending March 2025 (an improvement from previous periods), there is a silver lining.
- Read the rest of Sinden’s sentiments in “Columns”.
