12th October 2022
Good Afternoon to all.
I hope that everyone is doing well
Please find below updates on the local and international front:
Local Ports:
Currently all terminals in CPT/PE/DBN is not operational for any exports, new wage negations have started @ 10H:00 once we have an update we will inform you of what is going on ,please find attached notice received.
COEGA TERMINAL
1 gang working yesterday discharging imports only but no collections allowed.
PE TERMINAL
Currently only discharging import cargo but no collections allowed.Local News:
SHIPPING LINES:
Currently there is a lot of vessel movement, meaning vessel omitting/bypassing ports on the South African coast due to the strikes please ensure to keep a close eye on your cargo that is already stuffed into a container and plugged in and inform your receivers of the delay in arrival at destination
Please note the following vessel omissions:
- Stanley A – Omitting Port Elizabeth
- Northern Juvenile – Omitting CPT
UK News:
Interesting articles:
- Market demand for South African mandarins increases, and prices are stable and high
- ‘Hard landing’ forecast for container freight rates
- U.S. Import Volume Heads South in September, But Still Above Pre-Pandemic Levels
- Maersk Rides Shipping’s Roller-Coaster Year
- Worst Yet to Come for Container Shipping’s ‘Dramatic’ Spot Rate Collapse
- Blank sailings fail to prop up rates: 'we need capacity withdrawn permanently'
- Different interpretations of new cold protocol holds up South African oranges in Portuguese port
Please note that GoGlobal will have our yearly conference starting Friday 14/10/2022 07:00 to Sunday 16/10/2022 17:00 for any urgent matters please contact us via WhatsApp or Mobile.
Please Remember For Anything Air Freight - GOAIR !
Contact:
Sharlene.Jardine@goglobal.group – +27 64 858 4105
Chilton.Corrigall@goglobal.group – +27 64 858 4089
