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 […]
Logistics
Top 10 risks facing the transportation and logistics sector
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 […]
Michelin’s to promote sustainability and drive efficiency
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, […]
Fuel theft syndicate busted in Ethekweni
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 […]
Securing Your Bottom Line: How to Mitigate Risk in Africa’s Transport and Supply Chains
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 […]
18 Truck drivers arrested and 18 side tipper trucks confiscated in Sekhukhune District
The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has hailed the industrious and collaborative efforts by multi-disciplinary teams for the apprehension of suspects and subsequent confiscation of trucks during the disruptive operation Vala Umgodi in Sekhukhune District. The high-density disruptive Operation Vala Umgodi […]
R8,4 Million worth of counterfeit tobacco products confiscated in Kakamas
The Kakamas police in the ZF Mgcawu district, confiscated illicit cigarettes in Kakamas on Monday, 08 April 2024. Police members were conducting routine crime prevention patrols when they spotted a suspicious truck at a fuel station and requested permission to search the truck. The members found cartons of Sahawi and […]
Strain still evident in the logistics sector during February 2024
After declining abruptly in January, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) subsided further in February to an index level of 118.6, a drop of 0.8% compared to January’s level of 119.6 and the lowest since February 2023. Although the pace of decline has subsided compared to January, the […]
Truck stolen with a load in Standerton
A MAN truck was last seen between Balfour and greylingstad. It was stolen this morning with a load of soyas at Standerton. Registration HZR349FS with cream coloured bins and “Hoeksteen Vervoer” written on the sides. Please contact +27 73 398 6298 immediately if you have any information
CILTSA hosts seminar on navigating safety and security risks in logistics, transport, and supply chain
Safety and security are critical components of logistics, transport, and supply chain management, yet recent statistics reveal a concerning reality. According to the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), South Africa has witnessed over 40,000 crimes impacting supply chains in the past year alone, based on data from the South African […]










