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Operations officially launched at AGL Lobito Terminal to strengthen the Lobito corridor

Operations officially launched at AGL Lobito Terminal to strengthen the Lobito corridorAfrica Global Logistics

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

Somali pirates' return adds to crisis for global shipping companies

22 Mar 2024

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

#IFPA: SA's logistics crisis takes precedence over energy issues, says SAFFE director

By Aa-isha Hassiem 19 Mar 2024

ICT services key to unlocking South Africa's logistics potential

ICT services key to unlocking South Africa's logistics potential

Tony Willis 18 Feb 2015

Fuel-saving app from TouchFoundry

Fuel-saving app from TouchFoundry

30 Jan 2015

African Union agrees 'substantive' transport deal with China

African Union agrees 'substantive' transport deal with China

28 Jan 2015

Transnet Ports announces R9.65bn in infrastructure projects at Saldanha

Transnet Ports announces R9.65bn in infrastructure projects at Saldanha

Linda Ensor 27 Jan 2015

Road is still king of freight

Road is still king of freight

Andiswa Maqutu 27 Jan 2015

Adaption and evolution are key when creating resilient supply chains in Africa

Adaption and evolution are key when creating resilient supply chains in Africa

16 Jan 2015

Eastern Cape to become hub of maritime economy

Eastern Cape to become hub of maritime economy

Mfundo Piti 15 Jan 2015

New vehicle sales in December up 10.7%

New vehicle sales in December up 10.7%

8 Jan 2015

Tis the season to be... delivering

Tis the season to be... delivering

17 Dec 2014

Rapid-launch boats could sink pirates

Rapid-launch boats could sink pirates

9 Dec 2014

Rise of a new age in retail has begun

Rise of a new age in retail has begun

27 Nov 2014

Ngqura set to be Africa transhipment hub

Ngqura set to be Africa transhipment hub

Allan Williams 26 Nov 2014

Citizens benefit from sub-Saharan globalisation

Citizens benefit from sub-Saharan globalisation

18 Nov 2014

Ship loses 23 cargo containers near PE

Ship loses 23 cargo containers near PE

Lee-Anne Butler 17 Nov 2014

Retail sales growth points to improved consumer situation

Retail sales growth points to improved consumer situation

17 Nov 2014

Survey shows huge growth potential for e-retailers in Africa

Survey shows huge growth potential for e-retailers in Africa

Sumesh Rahavendra 31 Oct 2014

Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries

Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries

Shane de Beer 31 Oct 2014

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Andiswa Maqutu 31 Oct 2014

Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge

Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge

27 Oct 2014

Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage

Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage

Mario Landman 23 Oct 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown believes state-owned enterprises have a responsibility to make profits for the government. Image: GCIS

Higher profit pressure faces state-owned enterprises

Neo Semono 23 Oct 2014

Goods transported by land increase 3.4% in August

Goods transported by land increase 3.4% in August

20 Oct 2014

President Jacob Zuma says its time for action in developing the ocean economy for South Africa, which may create thousands of jobs and significantly increase Gross Domestic Product. Image: GCIS

Ocean economy plans to be released this week

14 Oct 2014

Capespan buys stake in clearing specialist

Capespan buys stake in clearing specialist

Marc Hasenfuss 15 Sep 2014

Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

11 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Charles Brewer 15 Aug 2014

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

10 Aug 2014

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

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ICT services key to unlocking South Africa's logistics potential

ICT services key to unlocking South Africa's logistics potential

Tony Willis 18 Feb 2015

Fuel-saving app from TouchFoundry

Fuel-saving app from TouchFoundry

30 Jan 2015

African Union agrees 'substantive' transport deal with China

African Union agrees 'substantive' transport deal with China

28 Jan 2015

Transnet Ports announces R9.65bn in infrastructure projects at Saldanha

Transnet Ports announces R9.65bn in infrastructure projects at Saldanha

Linda Ensor 27 Jan 2015

Road is still king of freight

Road is still king of freight

Andiswa Maqutu 27 Jan 2015

Adaption and evolution are key when creating resilient supply chains in Africa

Adaption and evolution are key when creating resilient supply chains in Africa

16 Jan 2015

Eastern Cape to become hub of maritime economy

Eastern Cape to become hub of maritime economy

Mfundo Piti 15 Jan 2015

New vehicle sales in December up 10.7%

New vehicle sales in December up 10.7%

8 Jan 2015

Tis the season to be... delivering

Tis the season to be... delivering

17 Dec 2014

Rapid-launch boats could sink pirates

Rapid-launch boats could sink pirates

9 Dec 2014

Rise of a new age in retail has begun

Rise of a new age in retail has begun

27 Nov 2014

Ngqura set to be Africa transhipment hub

Ngqura set to be Africa transhipment hub

Allan Williams 26 Nov 2014

Citizens benefit from sub-Saharan globalisation

Citizens benefit from sub-Saharan globalisation

18 Nov 2014

Ship loses 23 cargo containers near PE

Ship loses 23 cargo containers near PE

Lee-Anne Butler 17 Nov 2014

Retail sales growth points to improved consumer situation

Retail sales growth points to improved consumer situation

17 Nov 2014

Survey shows huge growth potential for e-retailers in Africa

Survey shows huge growth potential for e-retailers in Africa

Sumesh Rahavendra 31 Oct 2014

Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries

Plan logistics to avoid bottleneck deliveries

Shane de Beer 31 Oct 2014

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Transnet dumps coal terminal for now

Andiswa Maqutu 31 Oct 2014

Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge

Upgrading of transport infrastructure a major challenge

27 Oct 2014

Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage

Supply chain management concerned about skills shortage

Mario Landman 23 Oct 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown believes state-owned enterprises have a responsibility to make profits for the government. Image: GCIS

Higher profit pressure faces state-owned enterprises

Neo Semono 23 Oct 2014

Goods transported by land increase 3.4% in August

Goods transported by land increase 3.4% in August

20 Oct 2014

President Jacob Zuma says its time for action in developing the ocean economy for South Africa, which may create thousands of jobs and significantly increase Gross Domestic Product. Image: GCIS

Ocean economy plans to be released this week

14 Oct 2014

Capespan buys stake in clearing specialist

Capespan buys stake in clearing specialist

Marc Hasenfuss 15 Sep 2014

Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

Innovation Group releases report on fleet management in 2015 and beyond

11 Sep 2014

Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says that travellers from Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia will not be allowed to travel to South Africa and anyone wanting to visit those countries has been advised to delay the trip for the foreseeable future. Image: GCIS

SA's borders closed to Ebola-affected countries

22 Aug 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on leaders in national, provincial and municipal government to ensure that infrastructure projects are implemented and completed rapidly to improve the quality of life for South Africans. Image: GCIS

Minister, provincial, municipal leaders told to fix infrastructure problems

21 Aug 2014

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Africa supports AGOA continuance, as US trade increases

Charles Brewer 15 Aug 2014

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

TransAfrica transport conference will benefit African countries

10 Aug 2014

Transnet's Siyabonga Gama is confident the company will raise R100bn in private investment to improve the railways infrastructure in South Africa. Image:

Transnet needs R100bn from private sector

Linda Ensor 8 Aug 2014

Water management and cleaning up of river systems is one of the goals of the National Development Plan. Image:

Publication of government's latest 'five-year plan'

8 Aug 2014

KZN Premier Senzo Mchunu says architects have a key role to play in the eradication of slums and the infrastructural development of the province. Image:

Mchunu asks architects for help with PGDP

5 Aug 2014

SA, Angola boost trade ties

SA, Angola boost trade ties

28 Jul 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi claims that at least 800,000 jobs can be created from South Africa's 'ocean economy' that includes fishing and marine services. Image: GCIS

'Ocean economy' can create 800,000 jobs

More Matshediso 25 Jul 2014

President Jacob Zuma has called on government and private sector companies to boost the maritime plans to provide services to the shipping industry. Image: GCIS

Maritime boost as development plan starts

21 Jul 2014

Velden Pike Nichols joins Bowman Gilfillan's Durban office

Velden Pike Nichols joins Bowman Gilfillan's Durban office

17 Jul 2014

And app that tracks cargo as it moves through the harbour and provides berthing details is available for Apple and Android devices. Image:

Users embrace Transnet's cargo tracking app

Thabiso Mochiko 1 Jul 2014

'Future Ports - Sustainable Development' discussion at ports and harbours show

26 Jun 2014

DHL releases 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report - logistics vital for success

DHL releases 'Global E-Tailing 2025' report - logistics vital for success

MSC Cruises awarded Best Management Scheme Certification

MSC Cruises awarded Best Management Scheme Certification

20 Jun 2014

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