Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

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 disruption was felt both globally and at home. Durban Gateway Terminal’s transition to the NAVIS N4 operating system triggered severe operational constraints, while successive typho

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