Logistics

Truck transporting beers looted in Verulam CBD

Truck transporting beers looted in Verulam CBD

A Hino truck transporting beers was looted after the driver stopped to assist a pedestrian he had run over on George Sewpersad Street in the Verulam CBD – KZN. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a looting in progress. On […]

Recovery in the logistics sector continued during April 2024

Recovery in the logistics sector continued during April 2024

After declining notably in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) increased in March and April to reach an index level of 123.4, an increase of 2.8% compared to March’s level, and 1.5% above year-ago levels. Except for the two sub-sectors (sea […]

Rapid response by a team of SAPS members leads to the recovery of a hijacked truck, stolen goods worth R2 Million and six arrests

Rapid response by a team of SAPS members leads to the recovery of a hijacked truck, stolen goods worth R2 Million and six arrests

The rapid and swift response of a multi-disciplinary SAPS team comprising of the Northern Cape Provincial Organised Crime Investigation: Crime Detection, Kimberley Flying Squad and Kimberley Crime Prevention unit on Tuesday, 28 May 2024 led to the recovery of a hijacked truck transporting groceries and the apprehension and arrest of […]

Wind turbine blades transported on roads in the Eastern Cape

Wind turbine blades transported on roads in the Eastern Cape

According to reports several “Wind trucks” are traveling through Graaff-Reinet. They have travelled up from Coega and we assume they are on their way to the three Koruson 1 wind farm sites currently under construction outside Middelburg and Noupoort. Please BE PATIENT AND MOVE OUT OF THEIR WAY! “Turbine blades […]

The invisible enemy in South Africa’s logistics industry

The invisible enemy in South Africa’s logistics industry

The South African logistics industry is the backbone of the nation’s economy, playing a vital role in driving trade and ensuring smooth supply chains. However, this sector, like many others, faces a hidden threat: internal fraud. While external incidents like cargo theft usually seize headlines, the damage inflicted by employees […]