The logistics sector lifts its head during October. Following four consecutive monthly contractions, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index defied expectations to record growth during October. At an index level of 120.7, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index is tracking 2.8% above year-ago levels. While the improvement at the start […]
An integrated operation focusing on counterfeit and contraband goods was conducted in Langlaagte, Johannesburg District, on Wednesday, 29 November 2023 after police received information from Police Crime Intelligence about the illegal manufacturing of plastic refuge bags and ‘hookah’ tobacco at Crown Mines Langlaagte. Police pounced on the premises and arrested […]
The International Union of Railways (UIC) has published its annual report on railway accidents. Scope The UIC Safety Database has been recording all significant accidents [1] since 2006, and currently collects data from 34 members from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. One new infrastructure manager (IM) also joined the […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA), as the largest representative of road freight operators (companies) in South Africa, is involved in the Road Transport (02) and Security (07) Workstreams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC). The RFA is involved in the discussions relating to the challenges facing logistics in general, […]
The truck driver who allegedly faked his hijacking and kidnapping in Breyten last month, October 2023 appeared in Ermelo Magistrates’ Court today, Monday 27 November 2023. The suspect Nkosana Glen Mathebula (37) was remanded in custody following further investigation. Mathebula allegedly opened a case of hijacking and further alleged that […]
ECSA responded to reports of a truck collision on the N1 Freeway underneath the Nasrec Road Bridge. On arrival it was established that a Truck had collided into the bride. Resources from Help24 E.M.S were on scene to assess and treat the injured patient. Resources from Netcare911 Rescue, CTS Towing […]
National Logistics – a sector of transcendental importance to the national economy has experienced watershed moments this year. The situation intensified in the 3rd and 4th quarters, when capacity issues at all key ports reached crisis point, resulting in severe backlogs of freight and costly delays, impacting the complete supply […]
Hollard Trucking’s transformative annual road safety competition, Hollard Highway Heroes, has for the first time crowned two heroes, one in trucking and the other in the bus category. Drivers Phineas Muhlanga from Reef Tankers and Gobatlamang J. Gabonewe from Megabus Kuruman were honoured as winners during the Hollard Highway Heroes […]
On Saturday 25 November 2023, Western Cape Provincial Traffic Officers stopped a heavy motor vehicle for a routine inspection as part of their patrol duties on the N1 between Laingsburg and Leeu Gamka. While inspecting the two trailers of the truck, the officers detected 40 bags of compressed cannabis weighing […]
A truck transporting fresh produce overturned while travelling on Old Inanda Road in Inanda – KZN last night. Passing motorists contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) for assistance at approximately 19:08. On arrival, Reaction Officers discovered the 8 ton Fuso truck lying on its side. The driver allegedly lost control […]
