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COVID-19

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Global supply chains could face a ‘bullwhip’ impact when Chinese lockdowns end

Factories will need to replenish inventories and do a cold restart.

19 May 2022
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Lady R headache just won’t go away

Africa
COVID-19

Government’s latest ‘cover-up’ attempt is that it brought cargo that had been delayed by Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

24 Jul 2023
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Global inflation will fall in 2023 and 2024 amid subpar economic growth

COVID-19
Economy
International
Logistics

In most economies, amid the cost-of-living crisis, the priority remains achieving sustained disinflation.

06 Feb 2023
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Durban car terminal exceeds target

Africa
COVID-19
Imports and Exports
Road/Rail Freight
Sea Freight

The terminal recently recorded its highest volume in one month.

03 Feb 2023
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Report reveals Covid hit women transport workers hardest

Africa
COVID-19
Logistics
People
Road/Rail Freight

Women forced to put up with harassment at work so that they could continue to earn a living.

29 Nov 2022
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CMA CGM posts strong third-quarter results

COVID-19
International
Logistics
Sea Freight

Declining demand has prompted a return to more normal international trade flows and a significant reduction in freight rates.

28 Nov 2022
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Plans under way to attract investment into KZN

Africa
COVID-19
Economy
Imports and Exports
Sea Freight

The Port of Durban is critical for the economy of this district.

21 Nov 2022
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Stats SA launches Income and Expenditure Survey

Africa
COVID-19
Economy

This will be the first expenditure survey to be conducted by Statistics SA since 2014/15.

02 Nov 2022
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Covid outbreak impacts Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan

COVID-19
Economy
Imports and Exports
International
Logistics
Sea Freight

China continues taking no chances with sporadic virus setbacks.

19 Oct 2022
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Manufacturing sector’s job losses must be arrested - economist

Africa
COVID-19
Economy
Employment
Social Development

A study commissioned by Productivity SA shows that a 10% investment in local manufacturing will significantly boost job creation and GDP.

17 Oct 2022
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The positives of Covid

COVID-19
Economy
Imports and Exports
International
Sea Freight

Time for cash-flush carriers to focus on improving service levels.

26 Jul 2022
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Local sourcing is lekker – and a boon for business

Africa
COVID-19
Economy
Imports and Exports
International
Logistics
Road/Rail Freight
Technology

Supply chain solutions manager punts automotive sector’s near-shoring strategies.

19 Jul 2022
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SA’s last few lockdown rules finally come to an end

Africa
COVID-19

People no longer have to wear masks in the workplace, in malls and in other public indoor spaces.

23 Jun 2022
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