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Global Logistics Lens
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Global Logistics Lens - October
October presents a mixed picture for South African supply chains. Some structural reforms are moving forward, global freight markets are becoming more balanced on certain trade lanes, and selected shipping services are beginning to return to the Suez Canal. At the same time, reliability remains the
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Global Logistics Lens - September
Global supply chains entered August with cautious optimism, but quickly shifted back into volatility. Red Sea security risks, severe weather across Asia, rising freight rates and growing port congestion once again placed pressure on already stretched trade routes. For South African businesses, the d
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Global Logistics Lens - August
Global supply chains continue to adjust to a rapidly evolving trade environment, with new tariff measures, shifting shipping routes and improving regional logistics performance reshaping the outlook for South African importers and exporters. The confirmation of a 12.5% US tariff on most South Africa
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Global Logistics Lens - July
July opens with South African importers and exporters facing disruption on multiple fronts. International attention has turned to Washington, where the US Trade Representative will hold public hearings on a proposed additional tariff on South African goods, while the existing 10% reciprocal tariff r
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Global Logistics Lens - June
June enters the market with global supply chains operating in a far more fragile and expensive environment than many anticipated earlier this year. While freight rates have stabilised from extreme volatility, the real challenge facing importers and exporters is no longer securing capacity, but manag
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Global Logistics Lens - May
The month of May reflects a shift from disruption to a more complex and controlled global logistics environment. While supply chains are gradually stabilising, volatility remains due to continued vessel rerouting via the Cape of Good Hope, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and rising fuel costs. Networ
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Global Logistics Lens - April
This month opens in the shadow of one of the most significant global logistics disruptions in recent years. What began in March as a geopolitical shock has now evolved into a broader structural shift - reshaping shipping routes, extending transit times, increasing costs, and redistributing congestio
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Global Logistics Lens - March
As we move into March, global freight markets continue to adjust to shifting demand patterns, tighter capacity management, and ongoing routing volatility. February delivered gradual improvements across selected trade lanes, particularly where carrier discipline has supported more balanced supply and