Market Report Week 35 – 2021
Durban port is still under severe congestion with at least 560 trucks waiting in a queue outside one of the Piers. There are also limited to no reefer plug points…
Market Report Week 34- 2021
Due to limited shipping opportunities out of Durban port, this week has resulted in an increase in cold store capacity. Last week (week 33) has seen a record 4.8 million…
Market Report Week 33- 2021
Citrus growers stopped picking/packing from Friday 6th August to 12th August as suggested by CGA (Citrus Growers Association) to help alleviate the congestion in Durban port and cold stores. This…
Market Report Week 32- 2021
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…
Market Report Week 31- 2021
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…
Market Report Week 30 – 2021
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…
Market Report Week 29 – 2021
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…
Market Report Week 28 – 2021
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 –…
Market Report Week 27 – 2021
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…
Market Report Week 26 – 2021
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…