The logistics supply chain in South Africa is in urgent need of attention, with the South African Revenue Service (Sars) being the only government agency capable of fulfilling its mandate.
Trade facilitation is the term most frequently used when discussing the movement of goods into and out of South Africa, but the seamless movement of goods can only be achieved if all the links in the chain operate efficiently and cost-effectively and provide the highest levels of service to traders.
Sars aside, the most vital links in the chain are in disarray, leading to delays in moving goods, additional costs, disruptions to the manufacturing sector and, most importantly, negatively impacting international trade opportunities for South Africa.
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