Weather-related stoppages, equipment shortages and regional border pressures continued to weigh on performance.
But South Africa still faces likely exclusion from the preferential trade agreement.
However, the freight forwarding body cautions that there is “no margin for error”.
"There is value in reviewing SACU and its benefits for all members." – Economist Wandile Sihlobo.
“It’s not safe at all and transporters should proceed with the utmost caution.” — Transist Bureau
To uncouple from major trading partners such as the US is easier said than done.
Consumer protection should not be achieved by the creation of a non-tariff trade barrier which hinders, rather than facilitates, trade.
ESG efforts have seen SACO teams getting actively involved, unafraid of getting their hands dirty.
Lifelong learning has become the norm across all economic sectors, both in the UK and globally.
The falling market and sliding prices have already taken a toll, with GDP contracting by 3% in the last financial year.
The ruling came in response to lawsuits brought by a coalition of small businesses and 13 US states.
Our farmers now produce double what they produced in 1994. And of that double, 50% is exported.
