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Thought leaders talk Trump and tariffs at Nampo Harvest Day

2 days ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with his US counterpart next week, independent political and economic analyst JP Landman said he had strong reservations about whether the Trump Administration would proceed with 30% tariffs against South Africa.
RFA celebrates 50 years of road freight industry dedication

2 days ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard |Gavin Kelly

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Road Freight Association (RFA) and ahead of the organisation’s annual conference next weekend, Freight News invited RFA chief executive Gavin Kelly to a Q and A session to shed more light on a few industry matters. Q: Please tell us about the origin of the RFA. What has stood out for you as milestones in the RFA’s half century?
On-Point logistics buys peace of mind for agri brand

3 days ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

The successful shipping of machines and parts in agricultural logistics depends on a diversified forwarding and clearing strategy for the local and regional market, Riana Nel of livestock pellet machine manufacturer Agricon says. According to the general manager for the pelleting brand, the company exports to 27 countries, including Thailand, New Zealand, Australia and several cross-border clients such as Zambia, the Congo and Tanzania.
The N4 Maputo Corridor crossing - congestion, crime and potholes

4 days ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

After last year’s political unrest in Mozambique, South Africa’s N4 border crossing towards the Port of Maputo has seen some welcome relief from violent disruption and truck-transit chaos, but the relative fluidity at Lebombo and Ressano Garcia has been short-lived. And this time around it’s not because of customs processing and related issues.
Proposed cabotage rules in line with 91 other countries

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Ed Richardson

The South African government is not alone in wanting to control short-sea shipping around its coast through cabotage legislation. These plans are contained in the Merchant Shipping Bill of 2023, for which public comment was invited in September 2024, and extended to April 2025.
Agri processing and farm logistics under spotlight at Nampo

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

Agricultural processing machinery and the necessary logistical means to move product to markets fast and efficiently will be the focus when thousands converge in the Free State for next week’s expo by the National Maize Producers’ Organisation (Nampo). Bothaville’s population is estimated at just over 71 000 people, but more than 85 000 visitors are expected for the four-day duration of “Nampo Harvest Day” from 13–16 May.
Fuel-crime curbing causes tanker build-up at Moz border

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

Customs in Mozambique has implemented an escort measure to curb the smuggling of fuel between the Port of Maputo and the Ressano Garcia Border Post, but Hazchem carriers fear it has created a dangerous situation for tanker drivers, property, and people in nearby areas.
Sea freight under fire from trade war

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter

World container port handling will decrease for only the third time since 1979 if US President Donald Trump sticks to his tariff war, according to Simon Heaney, senior manager of container research at Drewry. “We have a lot of sympathy for container shipping executives trying to game plan for Trump 2.0. There are going to be very few, if any, upsides for container shipping from this trade war,” said Heaney.
Illicit trade hits South Africa’s state capture-eroded fiscus hard

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard |Khulekani Mathe

Illicit trade continues to threaten the legal sale of cigarettes, alcohol, pharmaceuticals, fashion and other consumer goods, collectively making up the fifth biggest sector in the global economy. One of the countries where illicit trade is especially pronounced is South Africa, whose fiscus has been severely weakened by years of government-sanctioned theft during the Zuma years of state capture. Erosion of the country’s fiscus now continues due to lost tax earnings from contraband.
Proactive prevention is a win-win

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter

Theft, hijackings and fraud remain persistent threats in the logistics and transport industry. But as Siva Pather, managing director of Land and Sea Risk, pointed out, the real challenge extended far beyond the criminal incidents. “It’s not just about the incidents – it’s also about how long it takes to recover and the losses that come with downtime,” he told Freight News.