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Global air cargo demand rises 2.2% in May despite trade pressures

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Global air cargo demand up 6.9%, capacity remains constrained

Global air cargo demand up 6.9%, capacity remains constrained

27 Jan 2022

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Freight and cargo insurance - a neglected safety net

Detlev Duve 13 Jan 2022

Air cargo volumes soar by 34.6% for African carriers against 9.1% rise globally

Air cargo volumes soar by 34.6% for African carriers against 9.1% rise globally

4 Nov 2021

The supply chain crisis has a silver lining - container ships should be decarbonised faster

The supply chain crisis has a silver lining - container ships should be decarbonised faster

Stavros Karamperidis 25 Oct 2021

Planned structural reforms will unlock SA rail's potential

Planned structural reforms will unlock SA rail's potential

1 Oct 2021

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Air cargo up 7.7% in August from 2019, but capacity lags demand

30 Sep 2021

Hope Consortium, Astral Aviation partner to enhance vaccine distribution in Africa

Hope Consortium, Astral Aviation partner to enhance vaccine distribution in Africa

28 Sep 2021

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IATA's latest data shows strong growth for air cargo demand

1 Sep 2021

Blocked airline funds could slow down recovery - IATA

Blocked airline funds could slow down recovery - IATA

19 Aug 2021

SAFR Removals marks the year with double-digit growth and expansion to the UK market

SAFR Removals marks the year with double-digit growth and expansion to the UK market

Biggles Removals 19 Aug 2021

Combined market cap of global airlines plunge by $12bn as Covid cases rise

Combined market cap of global airlines plunge by $12bn as Covid cases rise

13 Aug 2021

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South Africa needs to diversify its supply chain networks

Lebo Letsoalo 6 Aug 2021

Global air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2017

Global air cargo posts strongest first half-year growth since 2017

29 Jul 2021

Recovery of the transport industry shows potential

Recovery of the transport industry shows potential

28 Jul 2021

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New draft Maritime Occupational Health and Safety Amendment Regulations

Gavin Fitzmaurice, Andre Bowley and Patrick Holloway 12 Jul 2021

Dubai's DP World to acquire SA logistics firm Imperial for $880m

Dubai's DP World to acquire SA logistics firm Imperial for $880m

8 Jul 2021

Transport sector to adhere to regulations - Mbalula

Transport sector to adhere to regulations - Mbalula

30 Jun 2021

Africa free trade agreement could provide necessary momentum for improving SA's port infrastructure

Africa free trade agreement could provide necessary momentum for improving SA's port infrastructure

Chris Hattingh 22 Jun 2021

Global air cargo demand up 12% in April

Global air cargo demand up 12% in April

8 Jun 2021

Supply chain sector moves forward to support SMMEs upskilling programmes

Supply chain sector moves forward to support SMMEs upskilling programmes

25 May 2021

SA importers, and the rising cost of vessels and containers

SA importers, and the rising cost of vessels and containers

Robin Fredericks 19 May 2021

Cargo loyalty programmes emerge to help aviation attract business

Cargo loyalty programmes emerge to help aviation attract business

18 May 2021

Ctrack Freight Transport Index shows positive growth for multiple sectors

Ctrack Freight Transport Index shows positive growth for multiple sectors

11 May 2021

Global air cargo demand up by 4.4% in March compared to pre-Covid levels

Global air cargo demand up by 4.4% in March compared to pre-Covid levels

5 May 2021

SA's trade surplus grows to R52.77bn in March

SA's trade surplus grows to R52.77bn in March

Mfuneko Toyana 3 May 2021

Durban Port aims to reclaim its place as the best-performing port in Africa

Durban Port aims to reclaim its place as the best-performing port in Africa

20 Apr 2021

Ctrack Freight Transport Index: A small decline hides massive winners, losers in freight sub-sectors

Ctrack Freight Transport Index: A small decline hides massive winners, losers in freight sub-sectors

12 Apr 2021

How to keep your cargo in perfect condition

How to keep your cargo in perfect condition

Simon Nicholson 10 Mar 2021

SA's logistics industry battles to regain momentum amidst Covid-19

SA's logistics industry battles to regain momentum amidst Covid-19

9 Mar 2021

Long-distance moving costs in South Africa, cheaper movers' prices, and a better service!

Long-distance moving costs in South Africa, cheaper movers' prices, and a better service!

Biggles Removals 7 Jul 2021

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