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2 months ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter |Ed Richardson
South Africa must focus on strengthening and revitalising relations with its trade partners beyond Europe, according to Wandile Sihlobo, chief economist for the Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz).“For South Africa’s long-term agriculture growth strategy, export markets are a fundamental part of its success.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
The airfreight sector finds itself in an unusual situation, according to market research firm Transport Intelligence (Ti). In a recent report on airfreight rates, Ti found that comparing past performance of the market to the current situation did not fully explain the dynamics of what was happening. “Although the overall level of demand in the market appears strong, this disguises wide variations on different routes,” reads the report.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
The airfreight sector finds itself in an unusual situation, according to market research firm Transport Intelligence (Ti). In a recent report on airfreight rates, Ti found that comparing past performance of the market to the current situation did not fully explain the dynamics of what was happening. “Although the overall level of demand in the market appears strong, this disguises wide variations on different routes,” reads the report.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
Saco Shipping has reinforced its position as a reliable logistics partner for Zimbabwe, with its weekly consolidation and dedicated services achieving consistent success, according to Natasha Lawrence-Ramiah, Johannesburg ocean and road freight manager. “We did not miss a single loading throughout 2024. Zimbabwe remains one of our strongest offerings to the market,” she told Freight News.This performance comes amid a surge in demand for efficient logistics solutions in and out of the country.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter |Ed Richardson
Maladministration, corruption and poor planning continue to stymie economic development in Zimbabwe, which should be a regional economic powerhouse.“Zimbabwe has significant growth potential, with its well-educated workforce, abundant natural resources and strategic location,” said Nathan Belete, World Bank country director for Zimbabwe in a country engagement note. “Sustained, inclusive and resilient growth will require building on recent reforms and advances in economic policy,” he stated.
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Jan 9, 2025 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
Maladministration, corruption and poor planning continue to stymie economic development in Zimbabwe, which should be a regional economic powerhouse. “Zimbabwe has significant growth potential, with its well-educated workforce, abundant natural resources, and strategic location,” said Nathan Belete, World Bank country director for Zimbabwe in a country engagement note. “Sustained, inclusive, and resilient growth will require building on recent reforms and advances in economic policy,” he stated.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
The reopening of bunkering in Algoa Bay is not just a return to business, it’s a chance to redefine South Africa’s role in the global maritime industry. By learning from past challenges and leveraging new opportunities, Algoa Bay can become a model for sustainable and efficient offshore bunkering, says Durand Naidoo, CEO of Linsen Nambi.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
The changing landscape of energy supply in South Africa presents opportunities for logistics managers who are finding new customers, as traditional income streams dry up.Refinery closures and operational stoppages have resulted in a significant reduction in South Africa's petroleum refining capacity in recent years, forcing the industry to turn to imports to satisfy the growing demand.As of 2023, imports accounted for 61% of the country’s petroleum needs, a major jump from 22% just a few...
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
ShipShape Software has introduced specialised system modules for the express parcel industry, designed to streamline workf lows and enhance visibility across high shipment volumes. According to JL Koekemoer, the company’s general manager and systems architect, users can pinpoint outstanding tasks and identify next steps for each parcel in real time, enabling more efficient and precise operations using these models.“E-commerce has truly turned this industry on its head.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
The courier, express and parcel market is continuing to see robust growth, driven by increasing e-commerce demand, changing consumer preferences, and advancements in logistics technolog y.According to a research report by World Wide Worx, in partnership with Mastercard, Peach Payments, and Ask Afrika, South Africa’s online retail sector surged to R71 billion in 2023. This represents a 29% increase from 2022, positioning the sector to break the R100bn mark by 2026.
