The companies allegedly fixed the general rate increase charged to customers for shipping cargo between South Africa and Asia, and between South Africa and the western part of Africa.

Third-party logistics providers with their own warehouses must accommodate a wide range of very specific customer fulfillment needs.

Half of respondents expressed "deep concern" about the current geopolitical climate, while 80% recognized supply chain challenges as a factor impacting their business growth.

Qube’s operations span container leasing, car and grain cargo terminals, and road and rail transport services.

“We can move our capacity far faster than manufacturing can move," said CEO Raj Subramaniam.

Operators who embrace technology don’t just cut waste; they scale smarter, improve service and grow without adding headcount.

The NTSB also pointed to a lack of adequate countermeasures built into the bridge itself as one of the reasons for the collapse of the span following the crash.

The port reported a 2% year-over-year increase in cargo volumes for the first 10 months of 2025, after processing more than 8.6 million TEUs year-to-date as of October 31.

Concerns have also mounted headed into the holiday season, when heavier delivery volumes and tighter schedules create more opportunities for would-be thieves.

The carrier's fleet in the Panamax class (less than 5,000 TEUs), will be boosted by a mix of newly built long-term charter vessels and owned vessels.