Isn’t it crazy how time flies… We say it every year… The year has barely begun and when we look again, we’re midway through the 3rd month planning our April Fools prank or planning our Easter Holiday…
Customary to this time of the year, Transnet Port Terminal will be adjusting their pricing to the carriers for 2022/2023 at which time the carriers, in turn, pass this cost on to importers and exporters.
Please, therefore, be prepared for adjusted pricing in relation to THC, Cargo Dues and Shipping Line charges that will affect all shipments discharged and/or loading on or after 01/03/2022. This will affect both FCL and LCL shipments. Please contact us should you require any further clarity or information regarding this…
Whilst we try and steer clear of any negative content to be included in our newsletter, one cannot ignore the elephant in the room by way of the Russia / Ukraine situation and how this is going to have a further impact on the already-strained international sea trade, over the next few weeks and months.
The delays in departures from South Africa to the international destinations are ongoing, with numerous port omissions and ‘sliding of vessel sailings’ from their origins and return to South Africa. With these delays, we encourage our clients to consider factoring a 2 – 3 week additional lead time to the existing sailing times, from the cargo readiness date
Airfreight remains a viable, yet costly, option and we will continue to do our utmost to assist our clients in expediting the movement of cargo from supplier to receiver utilising the best service at the best rate.
We remain sensitive and committed to our client’s needs and expectations…