Navigating the Tariff Tides: What US Tariffs Mean for South African Import/Export Businesses
As an SA SME involved in import or export, you know the global market never stands still. Recent shifts in US trade policy, particularly around tariffs, can send ripples right through your operations. While these changes might bring a degree of uncertainty, understanding their potential impact and knowing how to adapt are key to keeping […]
A Stronger Rand: A Boon for South African Businesses
The strengthening rand has been a welcome development for South African businesses, particularly large corporations with significant export earnings. However, the ripple effects of a stronger currency extend beyond these giants, impacting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in various sectors. The Benefits for Business A stronger rand offers several advantages to South African businesses: Reduced […]
A Stronger Rand: A Boost for South African SMEs
The South African rand has been on a winning streak, reaching a 20-month high against the US dollar. This strengthening currency is not only good news for consumers but also for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the country. Understanding the Rand’s Rally Several factors are contributing to the rand’s impressive performance. One of […]
Covid is almost over, but the shipping backlog is getting worse.
The industry is under massive strain with the Covid-19 pandemic, and the shipping backlog, and logistics industry, is still under pressure. The issue of global lockdowns created a shipping container backlog on continents. Ships did not return the empty containers from North America to the Asian countries that shipped the required supplies and products. The […]
