South Africa’s logistics crisis: lion’s share of economy at risk

South Africa’s logistics crisis: lion’s share of economy at risk

Sixty per cent of South Africa’s economy is at risk because of the “high inefficiencies and infrastructural collapse” that have led to the country’s current crisis of state-owned logistics capacity, says Dr Juanita Maree of the South Africa Association of Freight...
South Africa ramps up egg and poultry imports

South Africa ramps up egg and poultry imports

Egg stock levels in South Africa are replenishing steadily, and the government is continuing to process import permit applications for products to ensure sufficient supplies ahead of the festive season. This follows the recent outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian...
Crippling costs to police truck gridlock in Richards Bay

Crippling costs to police truck gridlock in Richards Bay

The escalating expenses associated with managing the trucking logjam at the Port of Richards Bay have compelled the uMhlathuze Local Municipality to seek intervention from the Presidency to address the issue. In a breakdown of its costs, the Richards Bay Council...
Port of Durban in a state of mismanaged chaos

Port of Durban in a state of mismanaged chaos

The Port of Durban is facing massive backlogs on the land and waterside with more than a dozen vessels queuing outside the port at any given time, and trucks battling to get appointments as equipment failures and inclement weather hampers operations. However,...