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Zim bans perishable imports Zimbabwe has banned imports of fresh fruit and vegetables with immediate effect, the agriculture ministry said last week, arguing that increased local production would meet domestic demand, according to the business press. Johnson & Johnson awards logistics contract A distribution contract that encompasses some 2 400 loads a year has been awarded to Imperial Managed Logistics by Johnson & Johnson. Logistics major launches new service for high value cargo DHL Global Forwarding has launched a new global ocean freight service called Ocean Secure. TNPA in waiting mode over Regulator’s tariff decision Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is awaiting the Port Regulator’s Record of Decision in order to assess the reasons for the tariff decision and the revenues allowed. Zimbabwe introduces new import and export licences The Zimbabwean ministry of industry and commerce has introduced new import and export licences with special security features on selected goods as a way of curbing rampant corruption and smuggling through the country’s border points, according to the Zimbabwean Herald.