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Shipping major takes first step into logistics sector

French shipping line CMA CGM will acquire an equity stake of nearly 25% in CEVA Logistics, the group announced last week.

Sars goes live with RCG

South African Revenue Service (Sars) has gone live with its new electronic cargo reporting system which will be able to track the movement of cargo coming into and leaving the country.

Swaziland to change its name

The kingdom will now be known by its historic name of eSwatini, AP reported.

WTO calls for simpler certificates of origin requirements

A World Trade Organisation forum has highlighted the need for certificates of origin requirements to become simpler, cheaper and more transparent.

Japanese shipping major to set up new logistics company Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) will combine its logistics and consolidation service companies into one new company branded “MOL Worldwide Logistics”, effective from July.

Intra-regional trade – the recipe for growth

Effective matching of supply and demand on the continent is as crucial to the growth of intra-regional trade as industrialisation and manufacturing.

Transnet CFO resigns

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has welcomed the resignation of Transnet chief financial officer and executive director, Garry Pita.