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The informal business sector in South Africa has a staggering 120000+ spaza shops that serve a growing consumer market worth in excess of R100 billion. While this market is increasingly important for economic growth, its supply chain is often overlooked and undervalued. View Full PDF

Daily commute times are intense in South Africa. The Global Traffic Scorecard from INRIX1 indicated that commuters in Cape Town had spent an average of 49 hours stuck in traffic in 2017. Those in Johannesburg spent an average of 46 hours in highly congested traffic during the year while Durban and Pretoria also ranked high […]

10th March 2010 Dear Valued Customers With the current concerns regarding the COVID-19 Epidemic, Value Logistics would like to inform all customers regarding steps taken and planned relating to a potential outbreak. Processes applied by Value Logistics: 1. Value Logistics developed a Contingency plan to address the potential outbreak of the virus addressing the a. […]

By Stephen Segal : Divisional Director : Value Logistics : Clearing & Forwarding When it comes to clearing and freight forwarding delivery to the supply chain, decisions informed by experience together with how efficiently regulatory and procedural compliance are executed by a Logistics partner, determine how much of a cost saving can be secured. It’s [...]

As recessionary market forces put increased pressure on already complex value chains, the logistics industry faces major consolidation. Although the South African economy has shown a measure of growth in the latest quarter1, widespread recession across market sectors still abounds. This is true for the supply chain industry which has seen Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) [...]

Basic principals In November 2014, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory amendments to  the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter VI, Part A, Regulation 2 –  Cargo information. The SOLAS convention is applicable global law. The SOLAS amendments become effective on 1 July 2016 for packed containers received for  […]

Bizcommunity When it comes to intra-regional trade, the African continent is lagging seriously behind its North American and European counterparts. In North America, intra-regional trade accounts for 40% of all foreign business. In Europe, the figure is 60%. In Africa, it’s around 12%. Despite calls from governments, the private sector and trade organisations to stimulate […]

At our last estimate there were over 500 clearing and forwarding agents in South Africa. The upside of this is a healthy competitive market, giving decision makers like you significantly more options and competitive rates. The downside is, within this sea of sameness, how can you be sure you are selecting a partner you can […]

The winners of the annual Steel Awards, which was simultaneously held in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, have been announced. Bizcommunity The awards recognises the excellence in the use of structural steel, where 81 projects were entered this year. Convener of the awards, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction’s (SAISC) Spencer Erling, said that […]

Problems with zero-rating of indirect exports Joy Orek Exporters who incorrectly zero-rate goods bound for overborder destinations are facing sti penalties for non-compliance with the VAT law – and according to Value Logistics divisional director Stephen Segal, it’s largely a question of ignorance rather than a conscious effort to sidestep the regulations “The only time […]