Author:juanita-maree

Fresh approach needed to trade facilitation September 16, 2021 The freight forwarding and customs clearance sector coordinates over 80% of South Africa’s international trade. The passage of goods in and out of the country is the lifeline of the country’s economy. When this “passage” is affected, the reverberations are felt by everyone. DR JUANITA MAREE reflects on the major disruptions in the past year – and provides an outlook going forward. The pandemic has had a serious impact on global […]

SAAFF plays a leading role in restoring supply chains August 19, 2021 Loss of trust, reputational damage, decreasing investor confidence, and the avoidance of South Africa’s ports by companies are resulting in the loss of jobs and slow economic growth. These are just some of the consequences of massive disruptions to South Africa’s supply chains over recent weeks, writes DR JUANITA MAREE, chairperson of the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF). The cyberattack on Transnet, which brought our ports […]