https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/586.html South Africa Shipping news 15 Shipping news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/586.html en-us Wed, 20 May 2026 07:29:59 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ciltsa-opens-applications-for-women-in-logistics-candidacy-programme-845813a The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) has opened applications for its 2026/2027 Women’s Candidacy Programme aimed at supporting women working across the logistics, transport, warehousing and supply chain sectors. 1-268199 Mon, 18 May 2026 14:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/exporters-warn-cape-town-port-delays-risk-missing-shipping-gains-736912a Exporters Western Cape has called for improved efficiency and coordination at the Port of Cape Town, warning that global shipping disruptions will not automatically translate into local economic gains. 1-267802 Tue, 05 May 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dp-world-launches-brazilafrica-logistics-corridor-281607a DP World has launched a new integrated logistics corridor connecting Brazil to Africa, aimed at strengthening trade flows between Latin America’s largest economy and fast-growing African markets. 1-267640 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fruit-importers-face-shrinking-margins-as-currency-swings-wipe-out-profits-392778a Currency volatility is increasingly eroding profitability for fruit importers, with fluctuations of as little as 3–5% capable of wiping out margins on individual shipments, according to new insights from cross-border payments platform Verto. 1-267603 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/smes-are-turning-to-fastway-625171a And two of its regions just won Diamond Arrow Awards 1-267521 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fao-warns-hormuz-disruption-could-trigger-global-food-shock-392908a The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned that a prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could escalate into a global agrifood crisis, driven by risks to fertiliser, energy and other key agricultural input supplies. 1-267253 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/end-in-sight-for-lebombo-delays-update-on-one-stop-border-system-progress-736002a Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy says South Africa and Mozambique are entering a “solution phase” in efforts to resolve long-standing congestion challenges at the Lebombo Port of Entry. 1-267092 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hyundai-motor-flags-export-disruptions-as-middle-east-conflict-hits-shipping-625951a Hyundai Motor said on Friday that exports to Europe and North Africa, which typically transit through the Middle East, were being disrupted by the conflict in the region, underscoring growing strains on global supply chains. 1-267071 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tanger-med-port-eyes-higher-traffic-as-middle-east-tensions-reroute-shipping-955724a Morocco’s Tanger Med, Africa’s largest container port, expects a potential increase in vessel calls as rising tensions in the Middle East force shipping lines to divert services around Africa, the port authority’s managing director said. 1-266994 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/safla-launches-to-tackle-logistics-challenges-in-sa-399538a A new industry body representing freight forwarders and logistics operators has launched in South Africa, positioning itself as a more operationally focused voice in a sector long challenged by inefficiencies. 1-266813 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Shipping South Africa