USA port closures + Global freight constraints
USA Port closures due to Hurricane Ian Overview of current shipping delays USA Port closures due to Hurricane Ian Our USA partners have advised the following: ‘Please note due to Hurricane Ian, we have been informed that some Port terminals and warehouses in the Southeast and Gulf coast area of the country will be closed during the […]
SARS RLA on-boarding process + Airline capacity and regulations
Contents: SARS RLA on-boarding process Airline Capacity and Regulations IMPORTANT ACTION FOR ALL IMPORTERS AND EXPORTERS – PLEASE READ 1.SARS RLA on-boarding process Please refer to attached correspondence from SARS concerning the RLA system whereby all clients (licensed importers / exporters) are required to update or confirm current registration information by completing and submitting the electronic application and […]
Weather disruptions at Durban Port
Durban port and various transporters are still experiencing delays after the storm in Durban on the evening of Monday 19 September. To ease congestion at the port, Transnet bookings to uplift containers have been pushed out resulting in delayed deliveries to clients. The SCT team are doing everything possible to ensure your cargo is prioritised. For further enquiries, kindly contact your local […]
UK & US port Advisory: Delays due to strike action and congestion
Increased congestion on USA routing Service delays due to strike action on USA railroads UK, Felixstowe port strike action Increased congestion on USA routing We have recently experienced increased congestion pressures on the USA routing resulting in berthing and departure delays at numerous ports. Please refer to the below article for more information https://theloadstar.com/us-drayage-challenges-shift-alongside-container-imports-from-coast-to-coast/ Service […]
Update-Transnet Change to Import Storage Free Days
Following previous communication in July, the Durban Container Terminal delayed plans to implement the new storage rule to accommodate operational delays by one month. The implementation of the new rule will only be effective during October for Pier 1 and November for Pier 2. Under the new rule, the free 72 hours storage will begin […]
Fuel Surcharge Decrease
Due to the recent decrease in diesel price, fuel surcharge will decrease by 2% for the month of September.
Durban Transnet Terminal Congestion
Durban Container Terminal is currently experiencing major levels of congestion with trucks waiting in the queue for container collections. Terminal bookings are also being reviewed causing additional waiting times and the net effect has resulted in operational delays and deliveries. Clients affected will be contacted directly, we sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Please feel free to […]
Important information – SCT Notify Party + Supply Chain delays
Importance of adding SCT Supply Chain Solutions as the NOTIFY PARTY on prepaid CFR, CT, CIF shipments SA: Drop in fuel price could also reduce cost of logistics Disruption to Asia supply chains UK: Liverpool port advisory- confirmed strike action Importance of adding SCT Supply Chain Solutions as the NOTIFY PARTY on prepaid CFR, CT, […]
China Holidays
Update: Mid-Autumn Festival Golden Week- National holiday Update: Mid-Autumn Festival Kind reminder of the upcoming closure during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Our partners in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan will be closed between 9 to 12 September 2022 for the traditional festival Golden Week- National holiday China will also celebrate their ‘Golden Week’ national holiday between […]
Durban Port Delays
Durban port has been intermittently windbound for the last week and continues to face a backlog of trucks, particularly in Bayhead and Mayfern road. All entries towards the bluff and harbour are also obstructed by trucks. The city is in constant communication with stakeholders in this regard. Please do expect delays in obtaining port bookings […]