Talking Trade
Regulars
Talking Trade
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
South Africa’s ports: a significant barrier to trade
South Africa’s ports: a significant barrier to trade June 7, 2023 The numbers are in and they do not look pretty. South Africa’s ports...
Global headwinds mean SA must get basics right
Global headwinds mean SA must get basics right May 30, 2023 The very basics of trade infrastructure need to function correctly if South Africa...
Growth requires adoption of speedy reforms
Growth requires adoption of speedy reforms April 11, 2023 While South Africa finds itself in a perilous position right now, all is not lost....
Transnet plans are likely to run out of steam
Transnet plans are likely to run out of steam March 13, 2023 South Africa’s perennially underperforming railways and ports are acting as a constant...
Global trade at risk
Global trade at risk February 16, 2023 Across most of the world, prosperity has increased, and standards of living and access to more consumer...
National shipping company won’t fix basic trade flaws
National shipping company won’t fix basic trade flaws January 19, 2023 Is a national shipping company good or bad news for the South African...
Recession warning for 2023
Recession warning for 2023 December 2, 2022 A recession could be looming, but it’s possible to ride this wave and emerge relatively unscathed, says...
Gloomy outlook for global trade
Gloomy outlook for global trade October 31, 2022 The outlook for trade both globally and, indeed, within South Africa is gloomy. Under these circumstances,...
Can emerging market governments weather global pressures?
Can emerging market governments weather global pressures? September 13, 2022 This is a very troubling time for emerging markets, thanks to factors such as...
Improve systems and predictability first; more trade will flow
Improve systems and predictability first; more trade will flow August 29, 2022 South Africa has lost R1.25 billion in revenue due to lengthy customs...
Declining EU performance spells trouble for SA
Declining EU performance spells trouble for SA August 4, 2022 Declining growth prospects across the Eurozone – exacerbated by the Russian invasion of Ukraine...
SA ports continue downward trend
SA ports continue downward trend July 14, 2022 South Africa’s port facilities have been ranked near the bottom of the 2021 Container Port Performance...
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