First ship set to transit the expanded Panama Canal

It will provide a transport corridor to neighbouring countries, including Rwanda, Burundi, the DRC, and Uganda.

Data fails to account for the fundamental differences between US marine terminals and transhipment hubs.

The container shipping index has shown the biggest improvement over the last three months, while the airfreight index lost momentum.

But cargo processing remains suspended because protesters are blocking entry into Mozambique.

Decrease in export restrictions on food, feed and fertilisers a “silver lining”.

A major part of the outstanding amounts owing to freight companies relate to actual disbursements pertaining to VAT and duties.