Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

Dear Valued Client We wish to advise customers that disruptions are currently being experienced on key transport routes servicing the Port of Durban as a result of the COSATU protest action underway today. Traffic congestion and access restrictions affecting the Bayhead precinct and surrounding road network are causing delays for transporters entering and exiting port facilities. As a result, container collections, deliveries, and general landside operations are being impac

Dear Valued Client Importers are advised that significant changes to road transport charges in the Netherlands and Belgium will take effect from 1 July 2026, impacting transport costs across European supply chains. The Dutch government will introduce the Truck Toll Levy (Vrachtwagenheffing), requiring heavy goods vehicles to pay a charge per kilometre travelled on designated roads in the Netherlands. Simultaneously, Belgium will implement revised road toll tariffs linked to

Dear Valued Client Please be advised that a nationwide protest action is planned for Friday, 19 June 2026, which may impact transport and logistics movements to and from port facilities. While the extent of any disruption is currently unknown, delays are anticipated and could affect cargo movements and turnaround times. We will be monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendments published by SARS which is effective from 12 June 2026: Amendment to Schedule 2 Part 1: By the substitution of item 207.01/3907.6/03.05 in order to increase the rate of anti-dumping duty on polyethylene terephthalate originating in or imported from the Peoples Republic of China from 28,89% to 43,77%. (ITAC Report 770) Notice Amendment to Schedule 4 Part 2: By the insertion of rebate item 460.15/7604.29/01.