Freight Forwarding & Supply Chain Logistics News & Insights

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. Network reliability is improving, but schedule disruption, capacity imbalances, and cost pressures continue to impact trade flows. For South African importers and exporters, this means a

Dear Valued Client Please take note of the below tariff amendments published by SARS which is effective from 30 April 2026: Amendment to Schedule 1 Part 1: By the deletion of tariff subheadings 3917.39.20 and 3917.39.90 and the insertion of tariff subheadings 3917.39.21, 3917.39.23, 3917.39.93 and 3917.39.99 in order to increase the rate of customs duty on tubes, pipes and hoses of polymers of ethylene, seamless, with fittings, multi-layered, having an intermediate layer of

Dear Valued Client Please be advised that the banking details for SCT Supply Chain Solutions have not changed. We have been alerted to fraudulent calls and correspondence falsely claiming that SCT has updated its banking details. While these callers may sound legitimate and professional, they are not associated with our company. Kindly disregard any such communication and, if in doubt, please contact our Finance Department at our Head Office on (031) 818 0320 to verify.

Dear Valued Client Please note the following tariff amendments: 1. SARS Amendment to Schedule 1 Part 1 – effective 17 April 2026 - By the insertion of tariff subheading 7310.10.20, in order to increase the general rate of customs duty on conical steel drums, of steel, of a capacity of 210 li or more but not exceeding 234 li from free of duty to 15%.(ITAC Report 735) Notice 2. Transnet Fuel Neutrality Fee – effective 1 May 2026 - TPT will implement a variable fuel neutral