As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine snarls regional logistics and rattles the global commodity market, ripples are spilling over into container shipping, resulting in more delays, less capacity and higher costs, according to experts. The expected effect Russia's invasion...

South Africa may struggle to source wheat in coming months, and the prices of everything from bread to biscuits look set to rise as global wheat prices reached record highs this week. The global wheat market is running wild - and it will hurt SA | Fin24...

Conflict-related volatility in the oil market could force the hand of lines to keep freight rates in check for the sake of sustained shipments, it’s reported from London this morning. This comes as low-sulphur bunker prices soared by $100 per ton yesterday on the back...

The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) has said that because of the severity South Africa’s transport industry faces from criminal interference in its operations, it may have no option but to suspend services for a...

Analysts have expressed concern about the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on the world’s fertiliser and grain prices, but South African farmers who may benefit from higher export prices might have to pass rising costs on to local consumers. According to the...

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South African consumers are being pummelled by an all-time high fuel price and escalating food inflation, say experts at FNB. The March fuel price increase will have a severe impact on spending patterns, even on food, as consumers spend less and move to cheaper...

The world's three biggest container lines on Tuesday temporarily suspended cargo shipments to and from Russia in response to Western sanctions on Moscow following its invasion of Ukraine, in a further blow to trade with the country. 3 largest shipping lines suspend...

Importers from London to Warsaw will soon face higher shipping costs, longer delays and an obstacle course of sanctions to navigate as Russia’s widening assault on Ukraine complicates the movement of cargo between Europe and Asia. Russia-Ukraine War Shocks Ripple...

The latest Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity group (PMBEJD) shows that food prices decreased slightly in February 2022. 21 food items South Africans are paying a lot more for right now...

As the sea-freight industry continues to battle box availability shortfalls due to rampant port congestion, shipper-owned containers (SOCs) are finding more traction among freight forwarders. Shipper-owned containers gain popularity | Freight...