News / South African shippers eye air cargo as Transnet strike wreaks havoc

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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.

The United National Transport Union (UNTU) began an indefinite strike last Thursday (6 October ), while the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (SATAWU) members walked out on 10 October.

“The impact is potentially devastating to the economy,” said Business Unity South Africa.

And the strike comes on top ...