Industry Update
25th July 2022 The new EU regulation is proving to be challenge for all involved because shipments that arrived from 21/07 are blocked by EU NPPO due to lack of new declarations that is required on phyto’s for Soft Citrus, Grape Fruit and Oranges currently we are working with DALRRD and CGA to resolve this […]
Industry Update
15th July 2022 We are still receiving mixed messages from abroad about the new EU regulation and from which date they will implement the new declaration as some EU importers is stating that all Phyto’s approved from 24 June must have the new declaration on while others is saying it’s only Phyto’s approved from the […]
Industry Update
30th June 2022 Concern has been raised with the new EU FCM protocol start date between South Africa and Europe. Along with Load Shedding Stage 6 recently implemented in South Africa, and the high costs of exporting in the cost chain, do we expect to see a drop on Europe volume and other market, already […]
Industry Update
22nd June 2022 With President Biden latest Ocean Shipping Reform Act, regulating freight costs and congestion seeming to eas in Asia, are we expecting to see a relief on the high cost of Freight on the logistics supply chain? Some experts think this may still go on till 2023 causing an already hard hit cost chain […]
Industry Update
10th June 2022 Citrus volumes are currently down due to decrease on Grapefruit production as well as late Navel production. Concern over higher demand for reefer containers in Durban given lack of conventional shipping to Japan, China and EU. Pressure being put on both exporters (accurate and up to date forecast) and shipping lines (repositioning […]
Industry Update
2nd June 2022 As the citrus is plucked from the trees, ready for the long journey ahead; the increase in costs are taking its toll across the production chain. Between increases on diesel prices to exorbitant sea freight costs, it is good to see an industry sticking together and fighting for a future (https://www.fruitnet.com/eurofruit/united-front-for-south-africa-on-freight-rates/246412.article) SOUTH […]
Industry Update
30th May 2022 To all our Root2Go superusers… please log in and move your mouse over to this golden nugget over here… Have a chat with your Log manager or CSM to guide you through and prepare to have your mind blown! News on the home front… South African Ports DURBAN PORT KwaZulu Natal once […]
Industry Update
17th March 2022 Many unexpected logistical and political challenges: GoGlobal helping others. There is a Chinese saying that goes: “If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, […]
Industry Update
1st March 2022 This was not a normal week. Disruption in the logistics industry! I did not think I would see it in my lifetime, nor my children’s lifetime, but the invasion of Ukraine has the logistics industry and the rest of the world at large on high alert. WhatsApp messages and photos of trucks and […]
Industry Update
22nd Feb 2022 What to Expect When You’re Expecting… Disruptions, in the world of logistics! Had you there didn’t I? But, I am just here with a snapshot of what’s happening in the world around us. Local Ports CAPE TOWN PORT No significant improvement in Cape Town with manpower shortages and equipment problems an ongoing […]
