Business owners urged to ship now to stay ahead of the game

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GUEST - Dylan Govendor, Head of Supply Chain at Investec for Business

With it now taking up to 10 weeks to import goods from Asia to South Africa, time is running out for importers ahead of Black Friday and Christmas. Importers are urged to prioritise planning and shipping now, moving cargo earlier than normal, ahead of peak sales for the November and December period to ensure supply chain continuity and adequate stock holdings.
26 Jun 2024 1PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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