South Africa Shippers Look to Air Cargo Amid Transnet Strike

South Africa exporters are facing major disruption as a strike at Transnet, the rail and port company, is causing significant challenges to ports, with backlogs after the action ends, expected after 60 days. Shippers are now seeking alternative modes. In the past two days, requests for air charters from perishable exporters has increased. (source: The Loadstar).