State’s bid to establish shipping company draws scorn
‘To insert a shipping SOE into the mix is too horrible to contemplate’
14 November 2022 - 16:10
Trade advisers have questioned a government plan to establish a state-owned shipping company, saying it is an “awful” idea that could hamper exports.
The state is pushing to establish its own shipping company saying such a move is necessary to reduce reliance on foreign companies and shield SA from supply disruptions. ..
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