$1.2 million a year is what business owners in Uganda are expected to save following the launch of an electronic system that helps owners of goods, clearing agents and transporters […]
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Port Finance International London (focus on Africa)
Africa’s ports sector is booming thanks to growing trade and investment. And as imports and exports grow, increased capacity is an urgent requirement. Projects are under way throughout the continent […]
New customs procedure discussed
A stakeholder workshop in Komatipoort hosted by the Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative (MCLI), discussed the issues being experienced by users on the corridor with the introduction of the new customs […]
Trade Stats Aug 2013
Trade statistics from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) for August 2013 show a trade deficit of R19.05 billion. Summary The R19.05 billion deficit for August 2013 can be attributed […]
South African Trade Statistics for July 2013
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) today releases trade statistics for July 2013 that record a trade deficit of R14.21 billion. Summary The R14.21 billion deficit for July 2013 can […]
Ethiopia to build road link
In order to boost economic ties with its neighbours and to create alternative accesses to sea ports, landlocked Ethiopia has signed agreements with Chinese and Indian companies to construct highways […]
The Walvis Bay Corridor must be used more
The Namibian ambassador to Zimbabwe, Dr Panduleni Kaino Shingenge has expressed the need for Zimbabwean companies to make use of the Port of Walvis Bay as it will be greatly […]
Swazi rail project attracts local service providers
The Swaziland rail link project will have no shortage of support as there are a number of local companies that want to develop services along the line. Ministry of Public […]
Bidvest Panalpina Logistics the best service provider in Eastern Cape
At an awards ceremony held in Port Elizabeth by the Exporters Club of South Africa, Bidvest Panalpina Logistics was awarded best service provider to the export industry in the Eastern […]
South Africa’s RBCT coal exports up for October
After two dissapointing months in a row, exports from Richards Bay Coal Terminal rose 6.2% month-on-month to 5.6 million mt in October July saw the terminal reach 6.3 million mt […]