Month: April 2022 | GF Marketing

Market Report Week 17 – 2022

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Post published:April 29, 2022
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With the increase in demand for containers for dry cargo, there is a serious shortage of vessel space globally and this is the driving force behind the ongoing freight increases.…

Market Report Week 16 – 2022

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Post published:April 22, 2022
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On-going repairs to the main road and only entrance and exit point to Durban container terminal that was damaged due to flooding. Phase 1 was to have 2 lanes open…

Market Report Week 15 – 2022

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Post published:April 14, 2022
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Due to severe weather conditions, the city of Durban has suffered immense damages due to flooding and strong winds, causing reefer container stacks to collapse. The main road and only…

Market Report Week 14 – 2022

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Post published:April 8, 2022
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On-going delays at South African ports and congestion. Suppliers are looking at all shipping opportunities in all ports and are even trucking fruit from long distances (Cape Town to Durban)…

Market Report Week 13 – 2022

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Post published:April 1, 2022
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On-going logistical challenges with shipping lines due to equipment shortages, space constraints, vessels bypassing South African ports, and increased freight rates. This in turn has a knock-on effect in packhouses…