We have received notifications from carriers, advising of several issues that will affect vessel schedules, expected arrival dates and added strain on export bookings due to space limitations. Crew members testing positive for Covid-19 resulting in vessels not being allowed to enter ports and instructed to stay at anchorage for the …
Unfortunately we are still experiencing Port Congestion in South Africa due to poor productivity of the ports, failure on equipment maintenance and shift shut downs due to positive COVID cases within port staff. The recent bad weather also contributed to further delays. Currently the dwell times in Durban range between 5-10 days, Coega …
We received confirmation from SAAFF and Port Management that the Groblersbrug and Kopfontein road borders will be closed due to an official who tested positive for Covid-19. The Ports are currently being decontaminated as a deep-clean of facilities was ordered. We will continue to keep you informed on the impact and your …
Due to the widespread misinterpretation of the regulations, we sought and obtained clarification from our industry body (SAAFF) confirming that all goods essential or non-essential may be delivered to your door during Level 3 or less by an approved Logistics Service Provider and that no CIPC certificate will be required. …
ITAC has determined that the rebate certificate programme that has seen significant imports of products used to combat the spread of the Covid-19 virus, in particular, face masks and hand sanitisers, will end. Currently, there is no indication, based on information available to ITAC, that there still is (or will …
