As digital transformation increases at a dizzying pace, digital supply chain (DSC) management has become a business necessity. Software estates are ever-increasing, contracts and licences are becoming more complicated, and preventing wastage is more challenging than ever. Gartner predicts that in 2024, 60% of enterprises will underestimate cloud infrastructure and […]
Ship building, and repair and associated marine industries demand a wide range of specialised skills. Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT) is helping to hone these skills locally through its enterprise development programme which focuses on empowering entrepreneurs with marine based business. Oceans and coastal resources in South Africa are vital […]
Fire, collision and sinking, and damaged cargo are the top causes of marine insurance losses by value, according to Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty’s analysis of more than 240,000 claims worth €9.2bn in value. Inflation is compounding existing trends driving higher claims severity. Soaring prices for steel and spare parts […]
Digital transformation is crucial to the survival of any business today. And to truly capitalise on digital investments, organisations need to track the tools they are spending money on and understand how those tools are being used. This is known as digital supply chain (DSC) management, and it’s become the […]
Following three consecutive months of growth, the South African logistics sector as measured by the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index declined marginally during the month of September, however the third quarter still returned growth. The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) declined by 0.1% on a monthly basis in […]
Maintaining the balance of cause and consequence between all parties involved in the supply chain is paramount for SA Inc. As the architects of the supply chain – and in existence for more than a century – The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) represents more than 300 clearing […]
RoRo vessels, which have huge potential to compliment Southern Africa with its constrained logistics networks (congested ports, weak road and rail infrastructure and environmental costs) may soon become a reality for the sub-continent’s supply chain industry. Short for “Roll-on and Roll-off”, the RoRo solution allows trailers/vehicles to be rolled on […]
The South African logistics sector continues to improve The South African logistics sector continued to improve during the month of August, building on its strong Q3 performance. The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) grew by 2.0% in August compared to July, which represented a 12.9% improvement compared to […]
In 2023, the energy crisis and rising interest rates will drag global GDP growth down to just +1.5%, as slow as it was in 2008. It’s the latest forecasts provided by Allianz Trade, which operates through the Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty license in South Africa. Since June, global macroeconomic […]
One of the leading globally operating logistics service-providers Rhenus Group has launched a new storage warehouse in Durban, South Africa. This strategic addition expands the Rhenus warehousing space to more than 24,000 square metres, strengthening its local capabilities significantly and creating new jobs. The new Rhenus facility measures 7,700 square […]
