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IMPERIAL Logistics sets B-BBEE preferential procurement industry high

IMPERIAL Logistics provides its clients with 137.5% B-BBEE preferential procurement recognition, the highest of all major Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) in southern Africa. This level of recognition is higher than that normally offered by a Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rated company. 10 Feb 2012 10:28

Warning to motorists ahead of SONA

Several streets will be closed to traffic in the Cape Town city centre ahead of the State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, authorities have warned. President Jacob Zuma will deliver the annual speech during a joint seating of the National Assembly to be broadcast at 7pm. There will also be parking restrictions around the Parliamentary precinct on Plein Street. 7 Feb 2012 08:07

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IMPERIAL Logistics fast-tracks graduate careers

IMPERIAL Logistics' employment of new graduates last week increased to just short of 100 learners. On completion of the programme, these graduates will qualify for first-line or middle-management level, or specialist positions. 6 Feb 2012 08:28

Internet adds to growth potential

The trend of purchasing goods on the internet will play an increasingly significant role in boosting the demand for express courier delivery. 31 Jan 2012 14:48

US$6.9bn needed to upgrade North-South Corridor

Billions of dollars will be needed to upgrade and maintain the North-South Corridor road network said President Jacob Zuma. 31 Jan 2012 10:55

Transnet scuppers oil rig plans

According to Business Report, a multi-million plan to build a supply base to service oil rigs at Saldanha Bay has been scuppered, after Transnet National Ports Authority changed the conditions for the shipping firm wanting to build it. 31 Jan 2012 10:42

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IMPERIAL Logistics acquires Kings Transport, boosts load consolidation offering

IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, has acquired a majority stake in Kings Transport. This load consolidation business, with its 80-year track record, strengthens the ability of IMPERIAL Logistics to service customers that move less than full truck loads from source to market. 27 Jan 2012 09:47

Airbus wings crack but "are safe to fly"

Airbus has admitted that there are manufacturing and design flaws in the wings of the A380 super-sized passenger jets but insists that the planes are safe to fly. Cracks were found in a small number of parts used in the wings and reported to Airbus by different airline operators, according to a Business Report report. 26 Jan 2012 16:39

Tyre recycling levy dumped

Engineering News reports that plans to recycle tyres and charge importers and manufacturers a levy of R2,30 per kilogram has been withdrawn. In terms of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa, the R2,30/kg levy would have been used to pay for the collection and recycling of tyres from illegal dumps. 26 Jan 2012 14:17

Volume of goods transported rises

[Helmo Preuss] The volume of goods transported throughout SA rose by 11.0% year on year (y/y) to 69.4 million tons, according to data published by Statistics SA (Stats SA) on yesterday. The increase in the first 11 months of 2011 was 7.2% y/y. 25 Jan 2012 06:16

SA/Swazi rail project set to take off

[Thomas Ginindza] South Africans and their Swazi counterparts are expected to enjoy various economic spin-offs from the development of a 146km rail line between the two countries. 18 Jan 2012 08:11

Snyman Transport bought by Imperial Logistics

Strengthening the group's African presence and capacity, Imperial Logistics has acquired IJ Snyman Transport, an established carrier that operates in Angola, DRC, Namibia, South Africa and Zambia, with a ten-year track record as a transport provider to leading retail, FMCG and construction brands. 16 Jan 2012 11:35

Gauteng e-tolling halted

The e-tolling system in Gauteng, which was due to commence next month, has been placed on hold. Many Gauteng motorists have been threatening to boycott the entire tolling system by refusing to pay the fees or register for their e-toll accounts to get their e-tags. Numerous petitions against the system were circulated. 16 Jan 2012 07:53