SAPICS is excited to announce that registration for its 48th Annual Conference is now open. This premier event for supply chain professionals will take place from 19th – 22nd July at Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town. You can register and view all registration options here: https://conference.sapics.org/registration/ Why Attend SAPICS […]
🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT – N3 / N12 INTERCHANGE 🚧 An overturned truck on the N3 Northbound at the ramp to N12 Eastbound (Gillooly’s I/C) has resulted in the ramp being closed. 🚚 Recovery in progress ⚠️ Backlog reaching Geldenhuys I/C Motorists are advised to avoid the area, expect significant delays, […]
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 […]
