Safety and security are critical components of logistics, transport, and supply chain management, yet recent statistics reveal a concerning reality. According to the Transported Asset Protection Association (TAPA), South Africa has witnessed over 40,000 crimes impacting supply chains in the past year alone, based on data from the South African […]
Rhenus South Africa has reached a significant milestone by attaining Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Level 2 status. This achievement positions it as an industry leader, ready to guide and assist its customers through the AEO programme. By doing so, Rhenus is committed to adhering to high security and safety standards […]
The Springbok K9 Unit, Public Order Police, SAPS Border Police, Department of Home Affairs and SARS Customs pounced on several Bangladesh shop owners and confiscated tobacco products worth about R1 Million. On Friday, 08 March 2024, at approximately 11:00, the operations team followed up on information regarding alleged counterfeit cigarettes […]
The international transport and logistics company Gebrüder Weiss ended its 2023 fiscal year with a net revenue of 2.47 billion euros (2022: 3 billion euros). Despite this decline, the company remains above its growth trend seen between 2015 and 2020. The coronavirus-related effects of the two previous years did not […]
The logistics crisis in South Africa is, without doubt, the ‘perfect storm’, strangling the private sector and trade, negatively impacting the fiscal, causing massive knock-on damage to the nation at large. This is a situation that government now recognises as an ‘Achilles heel’ to the national economy. Corrective, regenerative focus […]
Rhenus is expanding its warehousing capacities in South Africa: the logistics service provider is significantly strengthening the country’s logistics network by opening new warehouses in Pretoria and East London and modernising and extending its existing site in Port Elizabeth. In particular, the healthcare, life sciences, retail and renewable energy sectors […]
The winners of the highly anticipated African Women in Supply Chain Association (AWISCA) Supply Chain Game Changer Awards were revealed at a prestigious ceremony held on 17 November 2023. The annual awards recognise and celebrate the incredible achievements and ground-breaking contributions of companies and individuals who have revolutionised the supply […]
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 […]
Pretoria: The Minister of Transport, Ms. Sindisiwe Chikunga will officially launch South Africa’s campaign for candidature and re-election into the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council for 2024-2025 on Monday, 22 May 2023. Minister Chikunga, jointly with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and other key Departments and partners […]
Following four consecutive months of contraction, the South African logistics sector as measured by the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index recovered considerably during January, though off a low base. The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index increased by 1.5% in January following a monthly decline of 3.4% in December (and declines […]
