In a major milestone for women in logistics, transport and supply chain in South Africa, 95 ladies recently graduated with an international qualification in logistics and transport. It is part of the pioneering Women Inspiring Women to Lead in Transport programme, the brainchild of Nicci Scott, founder of the Commercial […]
In the aftermath of the heavy rains and floods that occurred in KwaZulu-Natal in mid-April, which caused a major disruption to the Port of Durban, the logistics sector of South Africa remains under pressure. The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index for May 2022 reported a decline of 1.1% compared to […]
Kashief Schroeder, owner, and co-founder of Container Intermodal Trading CC (CIT) explains how expensive vehicles get transported around the globe Yachts are the ultimate plaything for the world’s super-rich and a visible symbol of wealth. About 8,000 exist in the world today, with prices starting at an eyewatering $500,000 upwards, depending […]
Engen’ enduring promise ‘With us you are Number One” has always placed the customer at the very heart of its business. It is what inspires South Africa’s favourite* petrol station brand to invest great effort into remaining an attractive and convenient destination for motorists and shoppers. This sees Engen continually […]
We all know how social media gamifies communication by offering immediate, vivid, and quantified evaluations of our conversational success. These game-like features are responsible for much of social media’s psychological wallop. Social media is addictive, in part, because it feels so good to watch those likes go up, and in […]
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Estimates suggest the logistics industry contributes around 10 to 12 percent towards South Africa’s GDP. But in order for the country to command a larger market share for its products on the global stage, supply chains need to be world class to ensure efficient delivery of goods. One way to […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) agrees with, and supports, the implementation plan published today. The RFA has been part of the Ministerial Task Team since its very inception and its first meeting in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). It has also attended all the later Task Team meetings run by the Department of […]
Heavy rains and floods that occurred in Kwa-Zulu Natal in mid-April had a severe negative impact on the South African logistics sector. The flooding was particularly devastating in the Durban-South area and resulted in a major disruption to the Port of Durban, the fourth largest in the Southern African Development […]
A truck driver can be a fleet owner’s most valuable asset. For this reason, Volvo Trucks South Africa customer, Reinke Logistix, believes in continuously investing in their drivers. The company, head quartered in Paarl, is a logistics service provider that operates within the FMCG and agricultural industries. It has a […]
Switching a transport fleet to run on electricity involves much more than selecting the right vehicle. Whether testing the waters with one battery-electric vehicle or gearing up for a complete fleet conversion, an ECV (Electric Commercial Vehicle) fleet will need an ecosystem of support built from scratch. What does an […]
