Industry feared that the Oshoek Border Post was also going to be closed indefinitely.
Ciltsa will collaborate with its partner organisation to provide education, training and development opportunities.
From a 1990s peak of 12 million tons of cargo a year, National Railways of Zimbabwe now hauls less than three million tons.
The union predicts an increase in closures if Eskom’s application for a 66% tariff hike over the next three years is approved.
Industries such as paper and pulp, steel, glass, aluminium, ceramics and the fast-moving consumer goods sector are particularly vulnerable.
The first day’s discussions centred on headwinds to global growth and the supply, demand and fiscal risks to growth and inflation.
Extreme factors drove demand and led to exceptional growth levels in 2024.
Stress management will be added to India’s maritime curriculum under an agreement with the International Transport Workers’ Federation.
Since November 2023, over 100 ships have been attacked, prompting substantial rerouting of shipping traffic around Africa.
As the Chinese Lunar New Year approaches, container activity across the Asia-Pacific region is slowing.
Imports have surged in recent months and the rally is now being fuelled by fears of Trump’s proposed tariffs.
