Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

Dear Valued Client As we continue to navigate this very impactful and damaging season which includes serious booking / space constraints, significant delays in transit, and berthing delays, it is critical that we keep all clients updated relative to options. This communication notifies you of MSC’s Diamond Tier service. Whilst this solution is unpalatable to many for very obvious reasons, it is nevertheless available and so we share the same with you. We have checked with o

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendment published by SARS: 1) In relation to notice with effect from 18 September 2026 up to and including 11 June 2027: Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 1: By the insertion of various items under item 215.02, in order to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, and flat-rolled products of other alloy steel classifiable under Chapter 72, originating in or imported from the

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendment published by SARS which is issued retrospectively from 19 March 2026: Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 1: By the substitution of various items under item 215.02, in order to list the rebate items intended to be excluded from the applicable anti-dumping duties on I and H sections of iron or non-alloy steel, not further worked than hot rolled, hot drawn, or extruded (excluding H sections of a height greater than 200

Dear Valued Client Please be advised that airfreight schedules remain disrupted following the recent UK air traffic control system failure, with Heathrow (LHR) among the airports most severely affected. Although the technical issue has been resolved, airlines are still working through the resulting backlog, including aircraft and crew repositioning. This is continuing to cause flight delays, cancellations and cargo rollovers, with revised ETAs expected on affected shipments.

Dear Valued Client Transnet Fuel Neutrality Charge: Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) have advised that the Fuel Neutrality charge will increase to R78 per container from 1 October 2026. The charge applies to all containers, including imports, exports and transshipments across Container Terminals and Multi-Purpose Terminals. There is no differentiation by container size or type. The R78 charge will be raised as a separate line item in addition to the existing THC and will be reas

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendment published by SARS which is effective from 7 September 2026: Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 1: By the insertion of various items under item 217.02, in order to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of front windscreens (windshields), classifiable under tariff subheading 8708.22.10, originating in or imported from the People’s Republic of China. (ITAC Report 777) Notice Should you have any queries, please feel f

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendment published by SARS related to safeguard measures under Chapter 72 and anti dumping duties for vehicle windscreens. In relation to notice GG 52576 R.6165 with effect from 2 May 2026 up to and including 1 May 2027: Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 3: By the substitution of various items under item 260.03, in order to include imports originating in or imported from South Korea to be subject to the payment of the safe

Dear Valued Client There are signs of improvement at Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT), with the NAVIS N4 system now stable and yard occupancy reducing significantly. However, the vessel backlog remains substantial and the terminal is still working through accumulated cargo volumes. Import evacuation and landside operations are improving, but ETA changes, vessel delays and limited port bookings for container movements remain a concern. We therefore recommend that importers and ex

Dear Valued Client Due to the recent adjustment in diesel price, the fuel surcharge will increase by 3.5% for the month of September 2026. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendment published by SARS which is effective from 28 August 2026 up to and including 27 February 2027: Imposition of Provisional Payment: In relation to anti-dumping duties against the alleged dumping of flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, of a width of 600 mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics, classifiable under tariff subheadings 7210.70.20, 7210.70.30, 7210.70.40 and 7210.70.90 origina

Dear Valued Client Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT / Pier 2) remains under severe operational pressure, with the impact now being felt across vessels, terminal operations, container availability, transport and tracking. The situation is creating significant volatility for importers and exporters, particularly around vessel ETAs, cargo availability and delivery planning. Importers should expect continued changes to vessel schedules: DGT vessel delays are currently around 10 days,

Dear Valued Client Please see the link below for the latest update regarding the ongoing congestion at Durban Port. The current operational challenges follow the recent NAVIS system upgrade at DGT, with vessel backlogs and delays continuing as the terminal and industry work through the resulting disruptions. Durban backlog grows after system upgrade

Dear Valued Client We would like to provide a further update regarding the ongoing operational disruptions at Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), specifically DCT Pier 2 / Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT). The transition to the new DGT system, together with the current landside congestion, is creating operational challenges for transporters. Transporters are not yet receiving the required support and onboarding to the new system, making it difficult to obtain bookings and plan collec

Dear Valued Client We would like to provide an important operational update regarding the current conditions at Durban port, particularly Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT). Durban is currently experiencing significant landside congestion, with transport operators experiencing difficulty securing port bookings and delays in accessing and collecting containers. The introduction and ongoing adjustment of new terminal systems and processes are contributing to increased operational co

Dear Valued Client Due to the recent adjustment in fuel price, the diesel fuel surcharge will increase by 2% for the month of August 2026. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.

Dear Valued Client The United States has introduced new tariffs on South African exports, adding further uncertainty for businesses trading with the US. The new measures took effect on Friday, 24 July, under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. South Africa has been placed in the upper tariff tier and will face a 12.5% duty on affected exports to the United States. While the immediate impact will be greatest for exporters, importers and businesses with US-linked supply ch

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendment published by SARS which is effective from 24 July 2026 up to and including 23 July 2027: Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 3: By the substitution of safeguard items 260.03/7318.15.41/01.08; 260.03/7318.15.42/01.08 and 260.03/7318.16.30/01.08, to extend the safeguard duties with a rate of 42,04% on threaded fasteners of iron or steel (excluding those of stainless steel and those identifiable for aircraft). ITAC Repo

Dear Valued Client Shipping capacity from the Far East into South Africa remains tight, with many carriers limiting available space despite an increase in the global vessel fleet. Strong export demand from Asia, longer vessel schedules and equipment shortages at some origins are resulting in reduced booking availability and occasional cargo rollovers. We encourage clients to book shipments as early as possible to secure preferred sailings and minimise potential delays. Shou

Dear Valued Client DGT Terminal Update: Over the past two weeks, Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) has experienced severe congestion due to limited appointment slot availability, resulting in delays and in some cases additional charges. To improve terminal operations, DGT will implement a revised appointment allocation process effective 10 July 2026: Import appointments will now be released 24 hours in advance (previously 48 hours). Additional import slots may be released thro

Dear Valued Client Due to the recent adjustment in fuel price, the diesel fuel surcharge will decrease by 2.75% for the month of July 2026. Should you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us.