South Africa’s trade surplus increases mainly due to an increase of precious metals and...
By Bobby Madhav, FNB Head of Trade & Structured Trade and Commodity Finance
South Africa’s trade surplus narrowed to R24.2bn in June 2022, compared to...
Cape Town Container Terminal records highest weekly volume
The Cape Town Container Terminal recorded its highest weekly volume of 19 500 twenty foot equivalent units (TEU) last week, after handling a total...
Turkey strengthens trade with Western Cape
Cape Town has signed a sister city agreement with Izmir in Turkey, one of the country’s busiest port cities after Istanbul and highly rated...
Orion Engineered Carbons – South Africa increases its export to the European markets
South Africa, Gqeberha, 30 May 2022 – the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) continues to demonstrate the success of its 9003ha Coega Special Economic Zone...
US ranked as the WCape’s largest export market
The Western Cape’s global exports grew by 22.1% last year, to a value of close-on R167bn in 2021, up from R136.7bn recorded in 2020.
The...
Transnet restores operations at ports after cyber attack
Transnet has fully restored operations at ports following a cyber attack that forced the firm to declare force majeure at its container terminals, the...
Your love for exotic pets could be fueling the illegal wildlife trade
As with any industry where there is money to be made, the exotic pet trade has become a lucrative industry with little thought given...
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Toxic trade
A new report from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) – Toxic Trade: Forest Crime in Gabon and the Republic of Congo and the Contamination...
International Trade News
International trade news on Cape Business News (CBN) covers topics related to import-export dynamics, trade policies, and market access. CBN provides insights into tariffs, trade agreements, and logistics that influence South Africa’s role in global commerce. This sector’s news helps businesses navigate complex international trade environments, offering updates that inform strategic decisions for market expansion and compliance.
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