In the highly competitive retail sector where product availability is crucial and consumers expect their brand of choice to be on the shelves of their preferred supermarket all the time, 11 industry experts aim to address the fundamental issues of supply and demand at the 2nd Annual Best Practices for Modern Distribution Centres conference this July. 25 Jun 2008
DHL, a leading provider of global express services, today launched its “Lights Off” initiative designed to drive environmental consciousness among employees by turning off their lights in DHL offices across the world for one hour. 5 Jun 2008
The two companies have formalised their partnership, which will enhance their customer offering. 21 May 2008
Orange, a subsidiary of France Telecom, has signed a new deal with Apple to offer the iPhone to its customers in several parts of Africa, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean. The company already has an exclusive deal with Apple to sell the phone in France. 19 May 2008
Euro Africa Lubricants (EAL) has secured an exclusive distribution agreement with Q8, a leading fuels and lubricant brand abroad, particularly in Europe where it holds a dominant position in most markets. The agreement will make the Q8Oils brand of lubricants available in the region for the first time. 13 May 2008
Ebony Ivory Hair has signed a distribution agreement with Indique Hair International to become the first South African business to supply the Pure Collection, some of the finest quality Indian Remy hair extensions, to SA salons and consumers. 12 May 2008
Sixteen Volkswagen Constellation Trucks worth R7-million were handed over to Kayreed Board & Timber in Johannesburg. Kevin van der Merwe took delivery of the trucks from Cornel Oelofse, General Manager of Lindsay Saker Midrand Commerical on 30 April 2008. 9 May 2008
Following on the announcement during March that it had acquired the Swift Group in Dubai and was in the process of finalising a further acquisition, Barloworld Logistics has announced the acquisition of Hong Kong-based logistics company Flynt International for US$13 million. The purchase price is subject to final adjustment based on profit and other warranties to be achieved. 9 Apr 2008
Europe's road freight industry is set for strong growth over the coming five years, according to independent market analyst Datamonitor's latest research. 2 Apr 2008
Barloworld Logistics, supply chain management subsidiary of industrial multinational Barloworld, has announced a major growth initiative by acquiring Dubai-based Swift Group and its affiliates in the Far East, India, UAE, Africa and Germany. 14 Mar 2008
The newly unveiled Kei Railway Project, which is set to create over 29,000 jobs in the Eastern Cape, is also expected to open up economic opportunities for the area. 4 Mar 2008
The global logistics industry is set for a challenging year in 2008 as the effects of the credit crunch filters through to consumer spending. Margins in the industry are already thin, but shippers can make moves now to improve their chance of future success. 20 Feb 2008
The logistics industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE*) and Russia is set to experience a period of high growth over the next five years, going by independent market analyst Datamonitor's latest research. 6 Feb 2008
While Perdeberg Winery has been going about producing an excellent range of wines since 1941, a new BEE initiative has injected some fire into the business and given it broad, off-trade distribution throughout South Africa. 6 Feb 2008
Namibia Breweries Ltd, Diageo Plc and Heineken International BV are engaged in negotiations relating to a restructuring of their existing joint venture in South Africa. 1 Feb 2008
Central and Eastern Europe's (CEE) €2 billion express and parcels business has grown rapidly over the last few years and become more consolidated and competitive. However, a new report by independent market analyst Datamonitor finds the CEE (and Russian) region still offers great potential to express and parcels operators. 25 Jan 2008
Mozambique's Maputo harbour has received a US$32 million boost from Global port operator, Dubai Ports World (DP World). 17 Jan 2008
Of the Web's many attractions, the potential to tap into a global marketplace has perhaps been first and foremost for businesses. If you are a manufacturer, distributor or merchant, designing and launching a Web site is but one piece of putting together and solving the e-commerce puzzle, however. Before you start taking orders, you'd best be sure that you can deliver - literally. 8 Jan 2008
Picture the scene… It's first thing Monday morning in the bustling offices of a national retailer and it's all hands on deck as the team comes out of its weekly planning meeting. 21 Dec 2007
After four years of guiding Capetonians and visitors to what's on in the Mother City, The Next 48hOURS, has now become even more accessible. Cape Town Checkers and Checkers Hyper shoppers throughout the Cape Town Metropole and surrounding areas will now have all the latest leisure and entertainment information at their finger tips. 6 Dec 2007
