Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

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.

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 remains under review. Locally, heightened caution ahead of the nationwide protest action led many businesses to close and transporters to temporarily withdraw trucks from the road,

Dear Valued Client National Protest Action: Reports indicate that protest action has been planned for Tuesday 30th June 2026, with KZN identified as a potential area of disruption. While there has been no official confirmation of any impact on port operations, several of our transport service providers have advised that they will either be holding back truck movements or closing operations for the day as a precaution to safeguard their drivers and equipment. As a result,