Tonight, the cost of diesel for transporters will increase by R2,76 for 500ppm (R2,84 for 50ppm). That will raise inland pump prices to R23,05 and R23,28 respectively. The price of both grades of petrol – 93 and 95 – will increase by R1,71 cents per litre. The Central Energy Fund […]
The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) retreated further in July 2023 to an index level of 120.8, the lowest since March (120.5). This represents a decrease of 1,2% during the month of July. This second consecutive monthly contraction confirms the loss of momentum in the logistics sector. In […]
Disruption has become the norm in today’s global supply chains with various challenges impacting the efficiency and reliability of logistical operations. South African organisations must embrace a proactive mindset and develop robust strategies to deal effectively with disruption in this ever-evolving landscape. The logistics industry is no stranger to disruptive […]
As competitive qualities like an agile supply chain, and greener more automated ways of doing business take hold in the logistics industry, so companies continue to clamour to gain market share. Here are the season’s logistics trends in brief, writes Charles Edelstein of Executive Placements. Focus on agility If your […]
logistics company now uses electric tricycles for deliveries to private homes and companies located on the islands of Rab and Lošinj. These vehicles have a low-noise but high-performance electric motor and are easy to maneuver, which makes them perfect for deliveries in small towns, tourist resorts and national parks – […]
After reaching its highest index level on record at a revised 122.6 in May, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) declined by 0,5% in June 2023 to 122.0. This is the first monthly contraction in six months and signals the loss of momentum in the logistics sector. In […]
Fires on vessels remain one of the biggest safety issues for the shipping industry as evidenced by a significant increase in recent incidents including the Fremantle Highway, a car-carrying vessel which caught fire this week off the Dutch coast with thousands of vehicles on-board en-route from Germany to Egypt. In […]
Identifying market trends helps people invest with profit and achieve their financial goals. In 2023-2024, the market trends will be influenced by three high-level factors: U.S. interest rates, growing regional competition, and the new energy balance. The OctaFX experts have analysed their possible impact on the world economy. U.S. interest […]
The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) reached its highest level on record with 122.2 points at the end of May 2023 (121.7 in April 2023), improving for the fifth consecutive month. This confirms a fairly synchronised recovery of the overall logistics sector even though the pace of improvement […]
Mamoja Trading and Projects is a logistics company based in North West Province. It delivers platinum concentrate slurry transportation solutions through its national network – serving their customers wherever they may be. Mamoja us a female-led, B-BBEE Level 1 enterprise. Join us as we announce details of their Safety Initiative, […]
