The logistics crisis in South Africa is, without doubt, the ‘perfect storm’, strangling the private sector and trade in particular, negatively impacting the fiscal, causing massive knock-on damage to the nation at large. This is a situation that government now recognises as an ‘Achilles heel’ to the national economy. Corrective, regenerative focus from collaborative platforms between the public and private …

South Africa enters 2026 at a decisive inflection point. After years of constrained growth, 2025 delivered real progress in logistics, rail and ports — underpinned by unprecedented collaboration between government and industry. The challenge now is clear: momentum must convert into disciplined execution. Infrastructure-led reform, credible private sector participation, data-driven decision-making and transparent governance are no longer optional — they …

National Logistics – a sector of transcendental importance to the national economy has experienced watershed moments this year. The situation intensified in the 3rd and 4th quarters, when capacity issues at all key ports reached crisis point, resulting in severe backlogs of freight and costly delays, impacting the complete supply chain – to name but two of many other severe …

THE 250th SAAFF | BUSA REPORT MARKS PROGRESS AND PERSISTENT GAPS IN TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS. South Africa’s logistics sector has reached an important marker, says Dr. Jacob van Rensburg, Head of Research & Development at the Southern Africa Association of Freight Forwarders NPC (SAAFF).  In its landmark 250th edition, the SAAFF BUSA Cargo Movement Report released today, industry highlights the …

Can our government leaders and legitimate labour organisations please stand up! South Africa cannot afford to suffer the massive knock-on impacts emanating from disruptions to the supply chain caused by the blockade staged by hundreds of truck drivers down the N3, en route to Africa’s most important port, the Port of Durban. International trade partners and investors need to see …

Dear Valued Member Please see below a two minute media release by the WCO CBC under the theme “Towards a Thoughtful Adaptation in Customs: Building Successful Organizations in the “New Normal,” The 13th session of the WCO Capacity Building Committee (CBC), under the theme “Towards a Thoughtful Adaptation in Customs: Building Successful Organizations in the “New Normal,” was held in …