Two new ports in Tanzania and Kenya will shift the balance of trade in Africa away from South Africa, says Tristan Wiggill. East Africa is an import destination, with Kenya and Tanzania both being gateways into the East African Community (EAC)....
More than the sum of their parts, Tristan Wiggill considers the value of pallets in the supply chain. While major retail groups like SPAR and Pick ‘n Pay are arguably the biggest users of pallets in South Africa, there are also a number of smaller...
Sea freighting non-time-sensitive goods to East Africa is the most cost-effective option available to South African cargo owners, writes Tristan Wiggill. Like the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), Danish shipping major Maersk Line transports...
Innovative technology is needed to help realise port efficiency in Durban for the benefit of all in the logistics chain, says Tristan Wiggill. If the port of Durban were able to offer potential shipping lines, or other clients looking to use the...
