Fresh Covid-19 lockdowns have impacted road and aviation transport.
Employers and civil organisations have raised concern about new laws that call for quarantine camps.
The absence of a single critical chip, often costing less than a dollar, can prevent the sale of a device worth tens of thousands of USD. – Deloitte
Good Samaritans Meals on Wheels SA and the Diwali Festival Organising Committee came onboard to provide humanitarian aid.
Freight forwarders and suppliers immediately took advantage of supply chain congestion and product shortages to increase prices. – Hudaco
The average delay for all vessel arrivals increased sharply in 2020, and even further in 2021, breaching the four‑day mark for the first time.
Only bulk items are railed into Eswatini. Most Swazi exports and all imports, except for some vehicles and industrial inputs, come by road.
Whereas it was reported that 2021 had heralded profits of around $50 billion for carriers, the profitably of lines has been underestimated,
A ‘Great Resignation’ of people across the board is still causing a deep erosion of skills since the pandemic’s onset.
“It’s 200% more relevant than ever and includes online and virtual skills, the ability to work on technology, and bringing innovation into things.”
High jet fuel prices (63% up on a year ago) are also a major challenge for the airline industry.
It’s very tight. Whichever carrier we can get space on we’re willing to take. – Jade da Costa, CCO, Aero Africa.
