Robust airfreight rise recorded

eThekwini says it is investing over R450 million in road infrastructure to support big-brand businesses.

The airport is expected to handle up to 100 million passengers annually.

Since June 2024, nine cargo airlines have initiated direct freight routes into Europe.

“It’s not safe at all and transporters should proceed with the utmost caution.” — Transist Bureau

The new trade proposal responds to concerns raised about US exporter access to the local market.

 “Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 is suffering from design lag in relation to improved ship-to-shore (STS) container moves.” — Earle Peters, TPT.

“Shippers need to predict whether they can count on carriers for contracted space.” — Christian Pederson, Maersk.

It’s a welcome development for US importers, says Lars Jensen, CEO of container shipping consultancy Vespucci Maritime.

To uncouple from major trading partners such as the US is easier said than done.

Retail sales surged in July as shoppers stocked up on goods in anticipation of price hikes.

The JV consists of two manganese mines, Wessels and Mamatwan, located in the Kalahari basin.