South African ports are still working away the back log caused by the recent cyber-attack which caused major disruptions to all South African ports. All ports are operational now and…

Recent disruptions relating to the civil arrest and subsequent cyber-attack at South African ports have caused major disruptions and chaos affecting all ports. Durban port is severely congested and most…

Operations at South African ports have come to a standstill after IT systems were hacked last week Thursday.  This has caused major disruptions and chaos as all ports are forced…

It's currently, Hajj (annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia), Eid holiday in the Middle East. Therefore, we won't be adding any market prices or feedback to the market…

Eid holidays will be from the 19 - 23 July in the Middle East as Hajj (annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia,) will be from 17 July –…

The Supreme Committee in Oman held a press conference yesterday and a decision was taken to enforce a complete closure/lockdown during the Eid period from 20-23rd July.  This is to…

Hajj is in 2 weeks (17 July – 22 July) and normally over this period, there is a high demand and increase in sales for all commodities as the market…

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic only 60,000 pilgrims will be allowed to perform Hajj and Umrah this year in Saudi Arabia.  Registration was only open to citizens and residents of…

Over the next few years, there will be a massive increase in citrus production from Southern Africa.  By 2025 there is the probability that South Africa can produce and export…

The ongoing increase in freight costs from South Africa together with equipment and space constraints from all shipping lines as well as the volatility of the Rand is making this…