Logistics Trends 2021
The South African transport sector entered the age of Covid already faced with several major challenges. The challenges must be viewed as opportunities with the problem areas providing a guide as to the solutions that can be delivered with maximum impact, where they're most needed...
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Regulation could help e-hailing services grow and reduce their operating risks...
Jason Mellow 2 days ago
The survey conducted by Orange Business Services explores how enterprises can utilise supply chain and logistical data insights to mitigate risk...
Five people were killed when a Netcare helicopter crashed near Winterton in KwaZulu-Natal...
Smart connected and automated temperature monitoring at every point of the cold chain will help logistics companies proactively ensure their cold chain is never broken and their goods arrive in prime condition for use and sale...
Eckart Zollner 21 Jan 2021
According to the latest report by Wines of South Africa, the 2020 export volumes echo that of a challenging 2019, despite a five-week-long ban on exports and huge challenges at the Cape Town Port terminal due to Covid-19.
After over a year without Outsurance Pointsmen guiding traffic in Johannesburg, the free service to motorists has returned...
Alcohol-related vehicle accidents cause thousands of injuries and fatalities every year, and in the transport and logistics sector can also lead to stock loss, damaged reputation and massive collateral damage...
Rhys Evans 14 Jan 2021
Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs says the implementation of a One-Stop Border Post with neighbouring countries and the establishment of the Border Management Authority offers a solution to the challenges at the Beitbridge Border Post...
The new facility will boast 10,000 square meters of warehousing space, doubling the existing capacity to meet future demand...
The shipment of goods to suppliers has become technologically sophisticated. Delays in getting out the Covid-19 vaccine to people show that the breakdowns come down to something more basic...
Anna Nagurney 11 Jan 2021
Global air cargo demand improves in November but capacity remains constrained
Airports Council International (ACI) has certified O. R Tambo International Airport under its Airport Health Accreditation programme (AHA) for its continued application of health and safety protocols which meet local regulations and global standards.
The air transport industry was one of the hardest hit in 2020 with traffic and revenues falling off a cliff at the end of last March following the imposition of worldwide Covid-19 containment restrictions on travel...
Muhammad Ali Albakri 6 Jan 2021
Safety protocol, communication and collaboration across industries is key to economic recovery...
Anand Yedery 6 Jan 2021
With the worldwide roll-out of a Covid-19 vaccine, life and economies could potentially see a return to some semblance of normality by the end of 2021...
Richard dos Santos 6 Jan 2021
Opening up the Transnet rail network to third party rail operators as indicated by President Ramaphosa as part of his economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan will boost SA's economy significantly through job creation...
In a statement on Monday, 4 January 2021, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) said the price of 93 (ULP and LRP) will go up by 43 cents, while that of 95 (ULP and LRP) will increase by 40 cents...
Government has outlined plans for operations at the ports of entry until 14 January that have been approved by the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure.
The Federation of Eastern and Southern African Road Transport Associations (FESARTA) and the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) have called on government for a public-private partnership (PPP) to prevent future disasters similar to the chaos...
Domestic and regional airline Airlink has announced that it is adjusting its flight schedule of early morning and evening departures so that customers can comply with South Africa's new curfew...
Results from consumer surveys conducted by McKinsey & Company in South Africa, Europe and the US show that the Covid-19 pandemic has materially changed consumer behaviour, perhaps permanently...
Lufthansa Cargo recently announced the launch of Covid-19 Temp Premium, specifically developed for the transport of Covid-19 vaccines...
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has called on government to urgently help resolve the Beitbridge traffic crisis as queues of trucks and other vehicles are reaching 20km in both directions...
Following the announcement of the new national curfew times, 11pm - 4am, the Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) spoke to the minister of tourism, Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, to clarify how domestic flights and travellers may be affected...
Kamil H. Al-Awadhi has been appointed the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) regional vice president for Africa and Middle East (AME)...
We've devised a way to factor in noise annoyance levels in drone design...
Antonio J Torija Martinez 23 Dec 2020
According to a recently released study from Lightstone and Tracker, traffic levels fell dramatically by more than 60% in Gauteng and the Western Cape when hard lockdown was enforced in April...
If order is not restored, the consequences could be catastrophic - not only for South Africa, but for the rest of Africa...
RFA, SAAFF, SAEPA 22 Dec 2020
Meal kit services may be the easiest way to get food on the table, but the supply chain behind this business model is complex and time-pressured...
