Customs inspection using iPod scores world first at Beitbridge The use of an iPod by a Customs officer to conduct a physical inspection at Beitbridge this week was not only a first for the border post, but a world first, according to SA Revenue Service. First step in MSC/CMA CGM partnership Following the operational partnership announcement with MSC, CMA CGM has announced the reorganisation of its services to be implemented early April 2012 on the Asia-North Europe trade. MSC reckons bigger vessels needed to stem losses Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said slowing global trade growth and a prolonged industry slump would likely spur demand for bigger vessels and alliances among competitors, reports Bloomberg. Latest corruption ratings The international anti-corruption NGO, Transparency International, has just released its latest ratings. The least corrupt countries in the world are New Zealand, Denmark and Finland. 2012 outlook – slowing but not stalling Against a background of ongoing negative sentiment on the global growth outlook, FNB chief economist Cees Bruggemans offers some encouraging input.
