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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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FMC releases report into pandemic-related cost escalations

COVID-19
International
Sea Freight

Commissioner says markets are competitive and the high freight rates have been determined by unprecedented consumer demand.

01 Jun 2022
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DSV proves Covid detractors wrong

Africa
COVID-19
Road/Rail Freight

Significant success yielded through Pfizer distribution drive.

26 May 2022
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Goods barometer remains flat as Ukraine war and Covid weigh on trade

COVID-19
Economy
Imports and Exports
International

The latest outlook scales back the earlier optimism in the barometer from February.

25 May 2022
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Shanghai announces plan to end hard lockdown

COVID-19
International

Analysts are concerned China’s zero-tolerance policy could slow economic recovery.

18 May 2022
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Health Department gazettes limited regulations on masks and travelling

Africa
COVID-19

The gazetted rules are aimed to contain the spread of Covid-19.

05 May 2022
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Covid-19 health regulations to expire at midnight

Africa
COVID-19

If the government does not announce another extension, there will be no legal requirement to wear masks or social distance from Thursday.

04 May 2022
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Dimmer outlook for air cargo as demand dips in March

Air Freight
COVID-19
International

Omicron in Asia, the Russia-Ukraine war, and a challenging operating backdrop have been cited as contributing factors.

04 May 2022
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Amazon battles rising costs as online shopping dips

Africa
COVID-19
International
Technology

Consumers who shopped up a storm during lockdown have changed their spending habits.

03 May 2022
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China’s port congestion leads to ships idling for 21 days

COVID-19
International
Sea Freight

Vessels are opting to refuel locally in Guangzhou or Zhoushan.

29 Apr 2022
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Rise in Covid-19 cases points to virus resurgence

Africa
COVID-19
Economy

SA economic outlook now gloomier.

25 Apr 2022
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Chinese oil demand plummets but will rebound in 2022/23

Air Freight
COVID-19
Economy
International

Fresh Covid-19 lockdowns have impacted road and aviation transport.

21 Apr 2022
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State of Disaster may be gone, but new health rules are ‘draconian’

Africa
COVID-19

Employers and civil organisations have raised concern about new laws that call for quarantine camps.

05 Apr 2022
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