The success of citrus exports depends heavily on reliable cold chain infrastructure, particularly within terminal operations. Across key Terminals of TPT, dedicated reefer plug points ensure that temperature-controlled containers remain powered while awaiting loading onto vessels. During the previous citrus season, Durban Container Terminal (Pier 1) was equipped with 1440 […]
At Mthatha towards Qumbu, a truck overturned near Lurhasini. Expect delays.
Early on Sunday morning, Mi7 Armed Response teams in Port Shepstone received information from a vigilant individual who raised their concerns after seeing a forklift being used to offload items into a bush. The individual asked Mi7 teams to investigate. When they arrived, they found six truck rims hidden in […]
TRAFFIC ALERT | N3 SOUTHBOUND 🚨 A trailer fire was reported on the N3 Southbound after Peter Brown earlier. ⚠️ Motorists are advised to reduce speed, drive cautiously, and expect possible delays in the area. #TRAFFICALERT #N3 #TRAILERFIRE #DRIVESAFE #ROADSAFETY #STAYALERT #SCPSECURITY A trailer fire was reported on the N3 […]
The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) notes the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources’ confirmation of significant fuel price increases effective 1 April 2026, alongside short-term tax relief measures, announced with National Treasury. On 31 March 2026, the Department confirmed sharp April fuel hikes driven by a surge […]
For the road freight industry – the daily basic diesel cost rose by 32,5% today. That’s an increase of 32,5% of a basic cost input that is between 35% and 55% – depending on the vehicle type used, routes used, congestion, working conditions and fuel consumption. Whilst not being raised […]
Volvo has begun on-road testing of heavy trucks powered by hydrogen combustion engines. Volvo’s hydrogen solution is industry-leading, and the commercial launch is planned before 2030. Volvo’s hydrogen-powered trucks will have industry-leading performance. Volvo is taking another step towards net-zero CO2emissions transport by starting on-road trials of heavy trucks with […]
Supply chain industry body SAPICS has released a first look at the exciting programme for its 2026 conference and announced a stream focused on how artificial intelligence (AI), digital transformation and emerging technologies are reshaping supply chains. The annual SAPICS Conference, which is now in its 48th year, is Africa’s […]
Around 11 am on Tuesday Morning ALS Paramedics responded to a serious single-vehicle crash on the M19 Pinetown-bound after Otto Volek Road in the Pinetown area. Paramedics arrived on the scene to find carnage as they found that a single vehicle had somehow lost control and left the roadway coming […]
Fatal crash reported on the B2 route between Arandis and Vergenoegd involving a 7-seater with 7 occupants on Sunday afternoon. The vehicle veered off the road and overturned, resulting in one fatality at the scene. Three people sustained serious injury in the crash while the remaining occupants sustained minor injuries […]
