Logistics

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index reports a strong quarter.

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index reports a strong quarter.

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index has recorded a strong first quarter of 2022, thanks mostly to massive increases in Road Freight. In addition, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) has increased by 13% year on year despite higher fuel prices and ongoing pricing pressure from all sectors. […]

KZN floods impact the trucking industry

KZN floods impact the trucking industry

Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have requested that, where possible, all freight movements (trucks) towards the Port of Durban are suspended/withheld until the situation at the Port has improved. There are already long queues of trucks along the N3. The Marianhill plaza has a backlog of 10km all the way to Hammarsdale […]

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index records marginal increases

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index records marginal increases

The Ctrack Africa Transport and Freight Index (CTFI) reached a record high in November 2021 but moderated somewhat in December and increased just marginally in January 2022. The CTFI advanced by just more than one point in January 2022 to an index level of 109 compared to 107.6 in December. […]

Why 2022 could be a watershed year for logistics in Africa

Why 2022 could be a watershed year for logistics in Africa

Over the last two years, the logistics and supply chain industry has been subjected to the Covid-19 ‘stress test’. Grappling with the worst pandemic in modern history, border closures, and lockdowns, logistics heroes went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure critical shipments of personal protective equipment (PPE), […]

Imperial and UbiPharm form strategic alliance to create one of Africa’s most expansive healthcare distribution networks

Imperial and UbiPharm form strategic alliance to create one of Africa’s most expansive healthcare distribution networks

Imperial and UbiPharm, both significant logistics and distribution players in the Healthcare industry in Africa, are pleased to announce the formation of a strategic alliance, to create one of the most expansive healthcare distribution networks on the continent. This strategic alliance will provide complementary continental route-to-market solutions to healthcare principals […]

Urgent call for action on the dysfunctional Maputo Corridor

Urgent call for action on the dysfunctional Maputo Corridor

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) and the Minerals Council South Africa are calling on the government to take urgent steps to address severe congestion at the Lebombo/Ressano Garcia border post on the Maputo Corridor that has cost trucking companies R1.3bn in lost revenue so far this year. […]

Rhenus commits to 100 percent Carbon Neutral LCL Product by 2030

Rhenus commits to 100 percent Carbon Neutral LCL Product by 2030

Achieving carbon-neutral global LCL services within a decade is part of the Rhenus strategy to spearhead the industry’s transition to sustainable logistics. The Rhenus Group, a leading global logistics service provider, will neutralize the carbon emissions of all of its less-than-container-load (LCL) products by 2030. Starting from 2022, cargo shipped […]

25 years in South Africa: Rhenus to extend its footprint

25 years in South Africa: Rhenus to extend its footprint

Leading global service provider Rhenus South Africa is celebrating 25 years of success in the South African logistics industry. It also has firm plans in place to increase its footprint across Africa. Over the years, Rhenus South Africa has experienced exceptional growth and development. The company has been on an […]