China lockdowns are not causing shipping chaos, say liner CEOs
China lockdowns are not causing shipping chaos, say liner CEOs Maersk and Matson don’t see severe China lockdown fallout yet It was predicted that China lockdowns would cause container shipping havoc. Six weeks into Shanghai lockdowns, it still hasn’t happened. Two liner CEOs — Maersk’s Soren Skou and Matson’s Matt Cox — explained why. “The […]
Forget basic income grants, fix roads and dysfunctional municipalities instead
Forget basic income grants, fix roads and dysfunctional municipalities instead Without fixing dysfunctional municipalities, dangerous roads full of potholes and reducing reliance on Eskom, South Africa can forget about meaningful economic growth, says former finance minister Tito Mboweni. Speaking at the PSG annual conference in Sun City on Wednesday, Mboweni said even though SA’s economy […]
A Look at the Supply Chain Crisis in Namibia
A Look at the Supply Chain Crisis in Namibia Just like most other countries around the world, Namibia felt the effects of the pandemic on their logistics and shipping industries. The closure of many ports in the region caused many of the container ships to be rerouted to the Port of Walvis Bay, which gave […]
Africa Faces Tough Times due to Deglobalization of Trade
Africa Faces Tough Times due to Deglobalization of Trade The global economic crisis triggered by the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine has further intensified the risk of declining trade integration between countries. This process is referred to as the deglobalization of trade. With Africa importing and exporting a lot of merchandise, this process […]
Fuel levy lowered by R1.50/litre until end of May
Fuel levy lowered by R1.50/litre until end of May The general fuel levy will be cut by R1.50 per litre from Wednesday next week to 31 May 2022, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Thursday.This will reduce the levy for petrol from R3.85 per litre to R2.35 per litre. The levy on diesel will be […]
4 Key Air Cargo Trends to Watch in 2022
4 Key Air Cargo Trends to Watch in 2022 Following the Covid-19 outbreak, we have seen air cargo enjoy a substantial uptick in activity. Despite the collapse in passenger travel globally, many airlines had to shift their operation strategies to remain functional. This involved increasing their ability to offer air cargo services to support global […]
3 Reasons Why Peak Season Planning Should Be a Year-Round Activity
3 Reasons Why Peak Season Planning Should Be a Year-Round Activity Did you know that, according to SupplyChain247, 75% of supply chain leaders have faced issues planning and distributing goods since the pandemic began? They believe these issues faced will impact how they operate in the near future, including how they manage peak season planning. […]
Africa feeling the brunt of supply chain disruptions amid Shanghai lockdown, Ukraine war
Africa feeling the brunt of supply chain disruptions amid Shanghai lockdown, Ukraine war The unexpected recent Covid-19-related lockdown in Shanghai, China, coupled with the war in Ukraine and lasting Covid-19 impacts in various other regions of the world, is exacerbating what is an already constrained and disrupted global supply chain, says pump manufacturer Grundfos Africa. […]
From bread prices to petrol: How a war in Ukraine could hit SA pockets
From bread prices to petrol: How a war in Ukraine could hit SA pockets The conflict in Ukraine might be geographically far removed from South Africa, but its ripple effect might soon be felt by local consumers. If the Russian invasion of Ukraine – described by some as the darkest hour for Europe since World […]
Oil could hit $130 a barrel as war in Ukraine rages on
Oil could hit $130 a barrel as war in Ukraine rages on A global energy crisis, which could see prices surge at the fuel pumps, looms as the threat of growing military conflict in Ukraine rises after Russian troops and tanks crossed its borders yesterday. Rystad Energy CEO, Jarand Rystad, warned of a looming “global […]
Protect your Business from Supply Chain Disruptions in 2022
Protect your Business from Supply Chain Disruptions in 2022 Supply chain disruptions can come in many forms, such as the global pandemic, fire, political upheaval like looting, or even infrastructure issues such as load shedding. These disruptors interrupt your supply chain operations and require detours that will cost you money, time, and headspace. According to […]
Spotlight On: Supply Chains in 2022
Spotlight On: Supply Chains in 2022 The 2021 NextGen Solutions report on supply chains was recently released, and we want to take the opportunity to highlight some of the results that will give us a great idea of how supply chains will look in 2022. To gather data for the report, a study was conducted […]
It all boils down to 4IR, says RFA CEO
It all boils down to 4IR, says RFA CEO A philosophical take on the pandemic and what it means for the logistics industry underpins Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly’s New Year’s message. In an address titled “Agility and resilience the key to success in 2022”, Kelly turned to a Greek thinker of antiquity for […]
Industry welcomes Aarto victory
Industry welcomes Aarto victory The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto) was both ‘unconstitutional and invalid’ the Pretoria High Court ruled on Thursday. It ruled that both the Aarto Act and the Aarto Amendment Act were unconstitutional and ordered the first and third respondents, the minister of transport and the Road Traffic Infringement […]
Spotlight On: Logistics Trends to Watch in 2022
Spotlight On: Logistics Trends to Watch in 2022 A new year brings with it new challenges and opportunities! After a difficult 2021, we hope that this year will be different! While we are still facing extraordinary demand in the logistics industry, the industry is starting to show signs of recovery, which we hope we can […]
E-toll decision to be announced in February budget – Mbalula
E-toll decision to be announced in February budget – Mbalula In a State of Transport Entities briefing on November 26, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula confirmed the likelihood of a decision on e-tolls being announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana when he delivers the Budget speech in February next year. He mentioned that discussions regarding the […]
TAKE A LOOK | Africa’s biggest logistics centre has officially opened in Joburg
TAKE A LOOK | Africa’s biggest logistics centre has officially opened in Joburg Global logistics company DSV has officially opened its new South African headquarters near Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport The logistics complex is built on a piece of land totalling 390,286 square-metres in size, equivalent to 54 soccer fields It’s perimeter fence stretches […]
Spotlight on Demurrage and Detention
Spotlight on Demurrage and Detention The call for an industry wide adoption of best practices in demurrage and detention came in a letter last week from Federal Maritime Commission managing director, Lucille Marvin. This was sent to 25 container lines and the World Shipping Council, the trade association that represents liner shipping companies. The What […]
Data divide compounds digital divide for exporters and importers
Data divide compounds digital divide for exporters and importers Exporters of manufactured goods based in countries without sufficient information technology resources to support the transition to data-driven production and trade will be continually trying to play catch-up in the fourth industrial revolution, according to the Digital Economy 2021 Report by the United Nations Conference on […]
Spotlight On: Carriers Desperately Playing Capacity Catch-up Game
TSI Carriers desperately playing catch-up game While shipping prices continue to shoot through the roof, carriers are still desperately trying to keep up with demand and struggling with capacity. We can’t anticipate a reduction in shipping costs anytime soon, but what about an increase in container capacity? We take a closer look at what is […]
