ECU Hold NV appoints new MD

Allcargo Logistics has announced the appointment of Kris de Witte as the new managing director of ECU Hold NV, its wholly-owned subsidiary. De Witte will be responsible for the strategic growth of the ECU Line and evaluating new business opportunities and markets. 24 May 2012 16:39

Jasco Navlight navigates with energy efficient lights

Aircraft warning lights form part of the legal requirement for vertical communication and broadcast structures offered by Jasco Carrier Solutions. Through its propriety Navlight Solution, Jasco now offers these lights with incorporated green, energy efficient LED technology for longer lifespan and reduced carbon footprint. 24 May 2012 16:37

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

Sharp rise in premium travel from Africa

According to the Business Report report, Business and first-class travel between Africa and the Middle East rose by 40,3% year-on-year according to figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) while ticket sales for flights from Africa to the Far East were up by 13,8%. 23 May 2012 15:48

Fly from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro with Kenya Airways

Kenya Airways has announced the launch of a direct flight from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro - effective 2 July 2012. Having identified the route as a key addition to its network within Africa, the new route supports Kenya Airways' plans to expand its network as part of its ten-year growth strategy. 23 May 2012 09:45

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

Sisulu: SANDF to take over Mthatha airport

According to DefenceWeb, the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) is preparing to take over the running of the underutilised Mthatha (formerly Umtata) airport in the Eastern Cape. Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu said that the SANDF would run the civilian airport for the next three financial years. 21 May 2012 11:56