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ITAC may introduce fees for import and export permits previously issued free of charge.

New regulations enable ITAC permit fees

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Imports and Exports
South Africa and Brazil are looking to build on the SACU-Mercosur trade agreement to expand market access and diversify bilateral trade.

SA and Brazil seek expanded market access

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Events
Trade/Investment
Container shipping lines saw a sharp improvement in profitability in Q2 2026.

Carrier profits jump 58%

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International
Sea Freight
Women’s political gains have yet to translate into equal economic influence, Wesgro CEO Wrenelle Stander says.

Women entrepreneurs need access, not only recognition

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People
Skills & Training
Amended export regulations bring VAT rules in line with operational realities at South African ports.

VAT rules recognise terminal operators

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Imports and Exports
Trade/Investment
Traffic police officers allegedly assaulted a truck driver on the side of the N4.

Probe launched into truck driver assault

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Logistics
Road/Rail Freight
DGT’s yard conditions are improving, but vessel delays and reefer congestion remain high, underscoring an uneven recovery.

DGT yard pressure easing – SAAFF

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Freight & Trading Weekly
Sea Freight

Feature: Mining investments on upward trajectory

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Africa
Energy/Fuel
The new emergency contingency surcharge on dry-container shipments from India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka to South Africa and the Indian Ocean islands will take effect from September 10.

Maersk adds R24 000 import surcharge

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Sea Freight
Rising vehicle imports and uneven production are putting pressure on South Africa’s automotive component industry, with Metair’s Hesto reporting a 17% drop in first-half revenue.

Vehicle imports squeeze component makers

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Imports and Exports
Trade/Investment
Drones and AI offer railways safer, more frequent and potentially lower cost inspections, but integrating the technology remains a challenge.

Drones could cut African rail inspection costs – CILT

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Road/Rail Freight
Technology
Severe congestion at DGT has delayed citrus deliveries and temporarily halted the acceptance of reefer containers.

DGT congestion disrupts citrus exports

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Freight & Trading Weekly
Road/Rail Freight