UPS appoints sales manager

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.

At full maturity, Selebi-Phikwe Citrus is expected to employ about 1 500 people.

Measures are already under way at the Citrus Growers’ Association, in view of growth targets.

Production rose by 30% year-on-year in the first quarter, reaching approximately 224 000 tonnes.

The department is addressing issues that compromise the integrity of provincial roads.