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SAAFF applauds progress at Durban Car Terminal – a Boost for SA Inc. Read more: saaff.org.za/saaff-applauds…

Durban Port expansion won’t fix logistics on its own. Without rail and system improvements, the bottlenecks just move. 🎥 Watch the interview: youtube.com/watch?v=KYlGin… #Logistics #SouthAfrica #Shipping

Global oil standoff disrupts shipping – Interview with Dr Jacob van Rensburg The global oil standoff in the Strait of Hormuz is having a growing impact on logistics, fuel prices and supply chains worldwide. 📷 Watch the full interview: youtube.com/watch?v=JywS-1…

SAAFF has appointed Sherrol Lacey as its first Chief Operating Officer, marking a significant step in the organisation’s continued growth and evolution. Read more: saaff.org.za/saaff-appoints…

Reminder : SAAFF Members Meeting : National Trade Facilitation Meeting Chairperson : Devlyn Naidoo Date: 26 March 2026 Time :12:30 to 14:00 All members are welcome! Link to the meeting: teams.microsoft.com/meet/323136831…

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), held on Thursday 19 March 2026, concluded with the re-election of the full Board of Directors. Read more: saaff.org.za/saaff-agm-2026…

A Message From SAAFF: You are invited to join the SADC Business Council Strategic Dialogue Webinar on “Freight Costs, Trade Corridors and Global Shocks: The SADC Private Sector Perspective” taking place on: Thursday, 26 March 2026 (11h00–13h00 CAT) via MS Teams.

The latest SAAFF AGM reinforces a central reality: logistics is no longer a support function - it is core economic infrastructure. Watch the full update here: youtube.com/watch?v=2-N1pX…

Air Freight in 2026: Opportunities, Digitisation and Industry Collaboration. Exploring the outlook for the air freight sector with Roy Solomons. Listen to the podcast here: saaff.org.za/air-freight-in…

The CSIR Logistics Observatory is set to transform freight intelligence in South Africa. A data-rich, near-realtime platform helping industry and government track logistics performance, risks, and infrastructure trends. Read more: saaff.org.za/csir-launches-…

South Africa’s Container User Forum (CUF) has launched to unite shipping lines, cargo owners and logistics operators as freight sector reforms unfold. Read More: saaff.org.za/container-user…

International Women’s Day | A Salute from SAAFF Today we salute the women who move global trade forward every day. We celebrate your achievements and reaffirm our commitment to an industry where talent, opportunity, and leadership know no gender. #InternationalWomensDay

Transnet Port Terminals handled 792,574 vehicles between April 2025 and Feb 2026 across Durban, Gqeberha and East London. Rising imports and strong exports are helping drive recovery in SA’s automotive sector. Read more: saaff.org.za/transnet-ports…

Freight forwarders welcome CSIR Logistics Observatory Whether by rail, road, sea or air, freight forwarders need reliable, detailed information to get ore, produce, timber and other goods from A to B, come rain or shine. YouTube: lnkd.in/dCKrjjUd

Cold chain reform matters. Manual SPS processes and fragmented inspections continue to delay regulated cargo and increase costs across the logistics network. Read more: saaff.org.za/modernising-co…

Logistics isn’t about moving boxes. It’s about whether an economy moves at all. With disrupted trade routes, volatile energy prices and tariff wars, logistics is now core economic infrastructure. Read more: saaff.org.za/why-logistics-…

2026 could be a breakthrough year for SA logistics. Strong investor appetite, Durban Pier 2 PPP, rail reform moving into implementation, and private operators entering key corridors point to recovery for ports and rail. Read more: saaff.org.za/2026-a-pivotal…

2025 showed logistics reform is possible. 2026 must prove it can be delivered. South Africa now faces a decisive shift from policy alignment to execution with infrastructure, rail and ports at the centre of real economic growth. Read more 👇 saaff.org.za/from-momentum-…

Air cargo starts 2026 strong ✈️ Global volumes jumped 26% w-o-w in early Jan. Rates still under pressure at ~$2.46/kg. Outlook points to steady 2–3% growth. Read more: saaff.org.za/air-cargo-cloc…

🇿🇦 SA Reform or Retreat? A critical chat with Eunomix CEO Claude de Baissac & SAAFF CEO Dr. Juanita Maree on South Africa's logistics crisis, Transnet, and the path to sustainable growth. Collaboration is key. 🎧 Listen In: saaff.org.za/unlocking-grow…