UD Trucks Southern Africa has officially launched in Zambia through a strategic partnership with Imperial Motors Zambia, part of Motus Africa. The launch, held on October 1st in Lusaka, marks an important milestone in the brand’s Southern African growth strategy, establishing a presence across three operational locations in Lusaka, Kitwe […]
The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) has launched its Gauteng region, appointing Eric Pillay as regional chairperson and placing stakeholder engagement, border delays and port bottlenecks at the centre of its agenda. Pillay, owner of Pro-Active Shipping & Freight Solutions, will lead the region’s efforts to strengthen industry […]
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) has successfully completed the operation of South Africa’s longest iron ore train, a remarkable 696-wagon train that travelled from Saldanha on Saturday, 17 October 2026 to the mines in the Northern Cape, arriving safely on Loop 18 on 18 October 2026. This historic achievement sets a […]
When the cost of getting goods from A to B keeps climbing, businesses have two choices: absorb the increase and watch their margins shrink, or take a closer look at how their supply chains work. For many companies, logistics costs are treated as a necessary expense, something to negotiate when […]
The efficient movement of many bulk materials – including the materials used to build South Africa’s infrastructure – doesn’t just depend on roads, railways and trucks. This Transport Month, heavy equipment manufacturer Astec Industries has highlighted the role played by on-site material handling in the logistics success and competitiveness of […]
Documentation, border processing, road conditions and vehicle availability can all affect cross-border lead times. Good planning starts long before the truck reaches the border. For retailers moving goods across Southern Africa, a dispatch date tells only part of the delivery story. The time between departure and arrival depends on more […]
South Africa’s latest fuel price increase will put fresh pressure on already strained supply chains, says supply chain industry body SAPICS. The organisation warns that the cost impact is likely to extend far beyond the transport sector and into consumers’ pockets at shop tills as well as petrol pumps. Motorists […]
Higher fuel prices pushes transport costs through the roof Every litre of fuel consumed on South Africa’s roads reflects the underlying health of the country’s logistics economy. Changes in fuel prices have a far-reaching effect on the country’s supply chain, transport systems, the wider logistics industry as well as the […]
– The order is signed. The goods are manufactured. The customer is waiting. Then comes the question that can change the entire calculation: “What will the tariff be?” For a business trading across borders, a tariff can feel like an unavoidable part of doing business – another number to add […]
Inkosi Mhlabunzima Maphumulo House: We pause to salute health professionals who provided quality healthcare to a maiden who suffered a fractured leg after being hit by a car outside Mashobeni Royal Palace in R66. The 17-year-old Amahle Kweyama from Richmond has quickly recovered and is heading home. I assigned a […]
