Customs clamp down on illicit activities in scrap metal industry The owner of a Durbanbased metal recycling company pleaded guilty last week to several charges relating to the exportation of mixed copper and brass scrap. Western Cape’s plastic pallet innovation becoming all the rage Western Cape manufacturer PalletPlast is using 400 tonnes of monthly plastic waste to mould fruit pallets out of discarded products made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Mboweni wants to smooth the flow of cross-border trade Border delays due to inspections and holdups by the South African Revenue Service could be reduced. Congestion at Durban harbour saddens me – MSC chief There were mixed sentiments expressed by Mediterranean Shipping Company chairman, Salvatore Sarno, when he addressed guests at the company’s year-end function in Sandton yesterday. Muscular exhibitor and speaker lineup confirmed for first online ‘Freight Suppliers’ Show’ A varied range of topical issues ranging from the new Incoterms to cargo crime will take the stage next Thursday when FTWOnline’s first ‘Freight Suppliers’ Show’ kicks off. SA-China look to strengthen relations In a move to strengthen ties between China and South Africa, Deputy President David Mabuza, arrived in Beijing yesterday. Operation Phakisa’s job creation objective fails dismally South Africa’s Operation Phakisa has failed dismally to generate the number of jobs it anticipated. Port of Lamu aims to become East African leader for transhipment Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) is looking at upending the balance of power when the first of 32 berths at the new Port of Lamu is taken into commission by President Uhuru Kenyatta in November.