In 2023, the main imports were electrical and electronic equipment ($7.7bn), machinery ($4bn), vehicles ($1bn) and iron and steel ($623 million).
Local growers currently spend approximately R3.7 billion annually to comply with EU measures.
A request for fleet assistance has been issued by one of the biggest operators in the region – BHL Group.
Moderate price hikes have been forecast for all grades of petrol and diesel.
The shipping line has warned customers to be vigilant as fraudsters have been switching account numbers on invoices to siphon funds.
