Transport woes 'Achilles heel' for SA's development

Transport costs in SA rose 16,2% in 2010 compared with the year before, largely as a result of higher fuel prices, and this negatively affected SA's logistics system, according to the eighth annual state of logistics survey compiled by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), the University of Stellenbosch and Imperial Logistics. 24 May 2012 13:38

State was warned against e-tolls: report

The government was warned in 2010 that collection costs for the controversial e-toll system would be considerably higher than a petrol levy or tax, Beeld newspaper reported on Monday. 22 May 2012 12:25

Famous Brands FY dil HEPS up 15% to 272c

Food and beverages company Famous Brands (Fbr) on Monday reported a 15% rise in diluted headline earnings per share to 272 cents for the year ended February 2012 from 237 cents a year ago. 21 May 2012 12:50

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IMPERIAL's North East carriers goes the extra mile with "green" transport initiative

A ground-breaking collaboration between IMPERIAL Logistics company North East Carriers (NEC) and client Lafarge has culminated in the launch of a new "tear drop" trailer that will set new standards for sustainable transportation in Africa. 17 May 2012 13:08

Sanral needs support: Transport Dept

The SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) board needs space and support after the resignation of its CEO Nazir Alli, the transport department said on Thursday. 11 May 2012 12:16

Lack of a merchant fleet costing SA billions

While its BRICS partners strive to expand their already considerable merchant fleets, South Africa does not have a single own-flagged commercial vessel on its shipping register, MPs heard on Tuesday, 8 May 2012. 10 May 2012 13:10

Sanral could sacrifice projects to meet debts

[Linda Ensor and Natasha Marrian] The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) will meet its financial obligations for the next six months, but only by making "huge sacrifices" and jettisoning projects, the Treasury warns. 9 May 2012 13:46

Transnet to create more than half a million jobs

State-owned transport logistics company Transnet told parliament yesterday that its R300bn infrastructure programme would create more than 588 000 direct and indirect jobs. 9 May 2012 13:41

Treasury will not discuss e-tolls in Parly today

National Treasury will not speak about the South African National Roads Agency Ltd (Sanral) and the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) when it appears before Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Finance. 8 May 2012 05:59

Madonsela asked to investigate e-tolling contracts

[Paul Vecchiatto] Public Protector Thuli Madonsela has been asked by the Democratic Alliance (DA) to investigate the Gauteng e-toll collection contracts, including a possible link to suspected arms deal corruption. 4 May 2012 13:09

Logistics conference calls for action

[Helmo Preuss] When Athenian orator Demosthenes was asked what were the three tests of a great action, he replied that it was "action, action, action." This is how Danie Schoeman, the MD of terminal operator FTP Group concluded his presentation at the Cool Logistics Africa conference in Cape Town last week. 30 Apr 2012 14:58

Gauteng corridor needs R500bn

Preliminary estimates indicated that R500bn would be required for the construction of the Gauteng-to-Durban corridor, of which an estimated R100bn would be needed for the development of the port precinct, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele said in Parliament late last week. 30 Apr 2012 07:57

Dept to study court judgment on e-tolling

The Department of Transport says it has noted the judgment handed down by the North Gauteng High Court regarding the implementation of e-tolling on the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project road network. 30 Apr 2012 07:40

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IMPERIAL acquires a juicy stake in Western Cape fruit transporter

IMPERIAL Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, has acquired a 70% stake in Le Grange Transport. This Tulbagh-based business has been operating since 1988, serving mainly the Western Cape fruit industry and operating between the Cape Town Harbour and Ceres areas. 26 Apr 2012 09:27