20th July 2023
SOUTH AFRICAN PORTS:
While there seems to be some groundbreaking deals been made, it has been a rough week as far as port performance is concerned.
“Port operations this week were hampered by adverse weather, equipment breakdowns and shortages, congestion, and once again load-shedding. Load-shedding returned primarily to the Maydon Wharf precinct as stage-6 made its unwelcome appearance. Weather conditions in Cape Town improved this week; but the latest reports suggest that berthing delays for the latest vessel arrivals go up to four days, while delays for older arrivals stretch to nine and ten days. The Port of Durban’s fleet operated with four tugs for most of the week before returning to a complement of five tugs on Friday last week. The Port of Richards Bay seemingly received a “stop-order” on Friday because port regulations were not followed. Furthermore, a cable theft incident on the rail network near Lions River in the early hours of Wednesday morning ensured that the movement of locomotives was halted.”
https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/transnet-selects-international-operator-durban-port-upgrade
https://www.freightnews.co.za/article/transnet-calls-partners-grow-container-handling-capacity
GOGLOBAL: OUR PEOPLE…OUR VALUES
This weeks letter is a bit more personal. As some may know, and some not, GoGlobal staff work hard…but one of our values is that no matter how hard we work…we have fun, and we care!
Below are some pics of us doing both in the past few weeks. I urge you to follow the link and see just how much we #GoBeyond! https://www.linkedin.com/company/goglobal-group/
ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA
Tickets are bought and flights booked…please contact your CSM or Log manager to arrange for a meet and greet while there!
EUROPEAN PORTS
Its been a good week so far with nothing major to report.
Both Rotterdam and London Gateways container Terminals reporting normal work week without delays forecasted.
HM Revenue & Customs reported some technical issues earlier this week that had an impact on UK clearances but no major delays were raised.
SHIPPING GENERAL:
CMA CGM Sets Course to Overtake Maersk in Shipping Line Rankings
CITRUS VOLUMES
This weeks CGA stats are attached for some light reading.
ROADFRIEGHT:
On average, several SADC land borders took more than a day to cross, including Beitbridge, Groblersbrug, Kasumbalesa, and Katima/Mulilo (the worst affected, with crossings taking nearly two days. Further delays came in the form of (1) transport unrest throughout the country, (2) fires at the Sakania border, and (3) constraints persisting at Groblersbrug. In summary, the country’s recent (and seemingly ongoing) truck violence emphasises the current discord between stakeholders in the extended supply chain. The events put significant strain on the relationships being built up