The ministers highlighted the importance of avoiding practices that fragment global markets or disrupt supply chains.

Improved clearing processes can enable more efficient trade facilitation. – Ingrid du Buisson, ICFF.

By May, Suez volumes were estimated to be down by about 70% compared with 2023.

Companies can avoid it if they are actively constructing manufacturing plants in the US.

South Africa’s ports, shipping services and broader logistics system are critical links in sustaining global supply chains.

Maersk has emerged as the most reliable carrier, achieving 80.6% schedule reliability.

Sixty-eight per cent of women leaders report encountering bias tied to gender.

The goods included Afzal hookah pipe flavours, Nike sandals and Louis Vuitton belts. 

Increased vessel traffic and limited enforcement are driving up the level of crime in the region.

It is designed to strengthen Panama’s competitiveness while meeting strategic demand.

The port has gone from worst-performing port to showing strong operational gains. – World Bank

“The Port of Durban was the worst-performing port in 2024.” – Container Port Performance Index.