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NOW Ep 109: SA’s logistics logjam | Bottlenecks, costs and cautious optimism

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South Africa’s logistics system may be strained, but it is not without promise. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, host Jeremy Maggs is in conversation with Vernon Sinden, Head of Logistics at Investec for Business about how innovation, private partnerships and smarter supply chains can unlock growth and boost competitiveness.
Chapters
  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 01:25 Current state of logistics
  • 02:39 Bottlenecks on the ground
  • 03:26 Impact of global supply chain shocks
  • 04:10 Hardest-hit industries: Mining, automotive and agriculture
  • 04:34 Broader economic costs
  • 05:13 Investor sentiment
  • 06:20 Business solutions emerging: Technology, partnerships and diversification
  • 07:44 Example of private intervention
  • 08:23 Progress and timelines
  • 09:11 Real-time digital tracking platform
  • 10:05 Lessons from other markets
  • 10:38 The path forward for South African logistics
16 Sep English South Africa Business · Investing

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