It maintains some of the lowest tariffs in the world and sees no justification for increased US tariffs. – EU Commission.
Over 80% of the value was vegetables (R22bn), followed by prepared foodstuffs (R4bn).
Beijing views the navigation of the strait as a threat to its national sovereignty.
The organisation may amend rules on the transportation of plastic pellets and set up a database for the reporting of lost fishing gear.
Operators have suspended US-bound parcel services from China and Hong Kong.
Nearly 20 000 live animals were seized and 365 suspects arrested.
Toyota has warned that accepting subsidised Chinese imports could further deindustrialise South Africa.
Transporters are claiming damages from DAF, Daimler/Mercedes, Iveco, MAN, Scania and Volvo/Renault after they were found guilty of price fixing.
There has been an alarming increase in incidents aboard vessels transiting the region.
“Importantly, it was a year of profitable growth.” - Willie Walsh.
A new partnership between the ports of Walvis Bay, Lüderitz and Sines aims to develop a digital Atlantic hub.
There remains a good argument for SA to be positioned as a hub for renewables in the EV sector.