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Sustainable Transport Project with Long Distance Potential
14th October 2022

The consortium research project Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks (HyCET) aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics. In... 


High pressure on the transport industry to shift to
14th October 2022

Road transport is the most prioritised area to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to leading e-commerce and manufacturing companies in Europe. A new report carried out by market... 


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Pandemic’s shadow hangs over rail sector
14th October 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

A significant challenge the rail sector currently faces is reinstating its services following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) CEO Tshepo Kgare. During the... 


Coega opens Customs Control Area warehouse for short-term rental
13th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial development zone company the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its Customs Control Area (CCA) Warehouse is open for short-term rental. The Trade Facilitation Unit... 


South Africa must focus on logistics to have globally competitive agricultural exports - Agri SA
13th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

To be a globally competitive agricultural produce exporting nation, South Africa needs to focus on logistics, as transport infrastructure is a crippling problem for the sector, says industry... 


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Business appeals for swift resolution to Transnet strike, as miners lose R815m a day
13th October 2022 By: Terence Creamer

As the impasse between Transnet and its two recognised unions – the United National Transport Union (Untu) and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) – continues, organised... 


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DHL launches new airport logistics facility
12th October 2022

Logistics services multinational DHL Global Forwarding has opened a new facility next to the OR Tambo International Airport that will enable it to provide services for high-value goods and time-... 


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Transnet puts contingency measures in place as rail, port workers strike
6th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has advised that, with some employees across its operations embarking on strike action following non-resolution in the ongoing wage negotiations, contingency plans will be... 


Ecommerce reshaping logistics industry, facilities
28th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The factors contributing to growth in logistics facilities are primarily centred around ecommerce, as smaller companies continue adopting ecommerce and delivery in addition to larger companies and,... 


Remgro unbundles shareholding in Grindrod
26th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Stellenbosch-based investment group Remgro has announced the unbundling of its shareholding in JSE-listed freight and logistics group Grindrod, as part of the realignment of its investment... 


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No need for road safety Imbizos, just enforce existing laws, urges RFA
23rd September 2022 By: Irma Venter

Over the past few days, a number of authorities have made urgent calls for the implementation of measures to address the recent spate of road crashes, says Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin... 


Shoprite to acquire 240 Scania Euro V trucks in next 18 months 
16th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

Retail giant Shoprite has acquired 100 Euro V trucks from Scania Southern Africa, with another 140 units be delivered by the end of next year. The Euro-scale refers to the level of tailpipe... 


RFA says truck attacks, looting threaten South Africa's reputation as an efficient logistics hub
14th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) says the looting and violent attacks on road freight logistics vehicles and the wanton destruction of trucks and goods has begun to undo the... 


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Manufacturers must increase export potential – export council
9th September 2022 By: Halima Frost

Igniting investor relations and export potential, as well as increased investment in projects, are paramount to gaining traction when trying to reignite the economy post Covid-19, stresses South... 


Jacobs Transport's Lee-Ann Courvoisier
Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises
6th September 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

Transportation service provider Jacobs Transport has outgrown its current yard space and will be redesigning the company’s modus operandi to conform with business requirement flow. The company... 


VERIFICATION AND VALIDATION
Blockchains facilitate the involvement of many witnesses and points of verification
How Blockchain is being used to build trust across value chains
2nd September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Distributed ledger technologies, such as blockchain, in which immutable copies of ledger entries are shared with all stakeholders, are being used to improve the speed at which members and whole... 


OneLogix United Bulk achieves ISO 39001 certification
31st August 2022 By: Donna Slater

Tanker operator OneLogix United Bulk has been awarded International Standards Organisation (ISO) 39001 certification – an achievement the company says makes it the first dangerous goods transporter... 


Super Group reports a strong performance in a turbulent market
30th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

Logistics company Super Group has reported strong results for the financial year ended June 30, despite “extreme market volatility”.  The group’s revenue increased by 17% year-on-year to... 


Grindrod achieves strong interim performance
26th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed Grindrod achieved a strong performance for the six months ended June 30, delivering good earnings growth in its core businesses.  This was underpinned by strong mineral commodity markets... 


OneLogix achieves solid year, despite headwinds
25th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed niche logistics provider OneLogix Group produced a “satisfactory set of results”  for the financial year ended May 31, despite it being a particularly difficult year, CEO Ian Lourens... 


KAP achieves good full-year financial performance
24th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

JSE-listed KAP Industrial achieved a 17% year-on-year increase in revenue from continuing operations to R27.98-billion for the financial year ended June 30. Operating profit, before capital items,... 


A large shipping vessel with gantry cranes and materials handling equipment is the first vessel to dock at the new Lekki port in Nigeria
Major milestone achieved
19th August 2022

In what has been described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the start of port operations, Lekki deep sea port, on July 1, 2022, took delivery of three Super Post Panamax ship... 


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Transport start-ups show great growth
19th August 2022

In an expert insight article released in June, market research company Frost & Sullivan Africa consultant Nomvo Kasolo says transport start-ups show great growth in sub-Saharan Africa. A wave of... 


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Original parts a must – supplier
19th August 2022

Heavy lifting solutions provider Criterion Equipment, which specialises in the supply and support of TCM forklift trucks, stresses that the local market must invest in quality branded replacement... 


Wheel loaders and excavators lined up after being assembled by Lovemore Bros at its Boksburg facility
Assembly project finalised without a hitch
19th August 2022 By: Halima Frost

Heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros Mechanical Projects division has reached the tail end of a substantial assembly project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions South Africa (WW... 


Two gents from Bolloré Logistics and Air France KLM signing an agreement to continue and further expand both parties’ sustainability partnership
Companies sign agreement
19th August 2022

In July, transport and logistics business Bolloré Logistics and airline holding company Air France KLM Martinair Cargo co (AFKLMP Cargo) signed an agreement aimed at continuing and further... 


Grindrod to post 188% earnings growth for H1
18th August 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Further to a trading statement published on June 28, JSE-listed freight and logistics group Grindrod in an on August 18 release says it now expects, with greater certainty, to report earnings of... 


Cartrack adds new AI-powered safety alerts to driver monitoring
Cartrack adds new AI-powered safety alerts to driver monitoring
18th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Cartrack has enabled a series of new safety alerts for vehicle drivers and fleet managers related to speeding, traffic proximity and potential distractions. The company says it has enhanced its... 


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City Logistics, Clearwater Capital acquire 100% of Fastway Couriers 
17th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Privately-owned City Logistics and private equity management company Clearwater Capital have partnered to acquire 100% of franchised courier company, Fastway Couriers South Africa.  Clearwater... 


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Company expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering
12th August 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

In spite of chemical supply chain constraints, flow measurement and calibration technology company Wika expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering to provide quality instrumentation for... 


Former Transnet executives’ properties, pension benefits frozen with SIU order
10th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze five luxury properties, and pension benefits valued at about R1.8-million,... 


OneLogix warns of up to 80% y/y decrease in earnings a share
8th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed logistics company OneLogix has advised its shareholders to expect a drop of between 60% and 80% year-on-year in earnings a share to between 2.5c and 5c for the financial year ended May... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
Bidding to be launched this month for private participation at Durban and Ngqura container terminals – Godongwana
5th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Request for proposal (RFP) documentation for private sector participation in the container terminals at the ports of Durban and Ngqura will be issued this month with the goal of having partnerships... 


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