Adidas takkies with a retail value of approximately R7 million were stolen from a truck that was hijacked in Cato Ridge. The owner of the truck contacted Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA). He informed the Controller On Duty that he received information that his hijacked trailer which was loaded with […]
Port Elizabeth Breakbulk Terminal has emerged as a gateway in facilitating the Country’s clean energy initiative by handling components of the wind turbines for the first time in the Terminal. The components are destined for the Wolf Wind farm project in the Eastern Cape. Handling of wind turbines components for […]
Enhancing logistics performance, reducing costs, and boosting efficiency are on the horizon as a new industry body gears up to launch. The Multimodal Inland Port Association (MIPA) will début at the upcoming Transport Forum event on May 23rd, from 09h00 to 12h15. This milestone occasion will bring together industry stakeholders, […]
After declining notably in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) increased in March to an index level of 119.7, an increase of 1.1% compared to February’s level, though just marginally up on a year ago. Except for the two smaller sub-sectors […]
Boosting the adoption of international and local standards is crucial for South Africa to enhance economic growth and competitiveness on the global stage. Oliver Naidoo, Managing Director of JC Auditors, a leading SANAS-accredited certification body, asserts that while implementing standards in individual businesses offers clear advantages, on a larger scale, […]
The vigilant members of Kanoeneiland SAPS were conducting crime prevention patrols in the early morning hours of Monday, 29 April 2024,when they spotted a white Nissan truck on the N14 near Kanoeneiland loaded with bags, which aroused suspicion. They stopped the truck and conducted a routine inspection, and it was […]
The transportation and logistics industry has been battling the operational and commercial fallout of multiple global crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. Because of the industry’s significance for the global economy, risks and challenges facing the industry will continue to receive scrutiny. Aon’s latest Global Risk Management Survey […]
Today, Michelin launched its latest research – Unlocking the Power Of TCO: A Fleet Manager’s Guide to Efficiency and Sustainability – an industry first aimed at shifting the mindsets of South African transporters to run more efficient and sustainable fleets. The 2023 Decarbonising South Africa’s Transport Sector report noted that, […]
Two Mozambicans, a Zimbabwean and a South African National have been arrested by Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) in Ethekweni – Kwazulu Natal. A Reaction Officer travelling on Old Main Road between Tongaat & Verulam in KZN noticed suspicious activities between four males. The Officer kept observation and […]
With rising security threats impacting the logistics, transport and supply chain industries, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in South Africa (CILTSA) is bringing together leading experts for its crucial Safety and Security Seminar. Taking place on 22 May in Sandton, Johannesburg, the seminar will equip attendees with the […]
