The global telematics market is exploding in connectivity and growth. Trucking is no stranger to this sort of change - many fleets are leading the way in terms of how to increase benefits from such technology and solutions. Big data offers unprecedented access to real-time information, with the potential to reduce vehicle downtime, improve safety and increase efficiencies. 11 Jul 2017
Boeing and Fedex Express, a subsidiary of Fedex Corp. and the world's largest express transportation company, will work together to fly the next eco-demonstrator. Starting in 2018, a new Boeing 777 Freighter made for Fedex Express will test emerging technologies, such as propulsion advancements and flight deck innovations. 11 Jul 2017
The 2017 First Quarter East Africa Trade Report issued by Maersk Line Eastern Africa - a member of A.P. Moller-Maersk - reveals that aggregate trade levels in the region have improved slightly since 2016, resulting in overall year-on-year growth of 1%. 11 Jul 2017
The Bree Street intermodal transport hub in Johannesburg is undergoing a R400m facelift. The revamp, which started in 2014, is due for completion in October next year. 10 Jul 2017
Millions of South Africans can breathe a sigh of relief after the nationwide taxi strike was called off yesterday, Sunday, 9 July 2017. 10 Jul 2017
Sending goods through open channels as easily as information via the internet - that is the vision of the physical internet (PI). It applies the principle of exchange of standardised data packets to material flows in order to make transport logistics more efficient, flexible, and environmentally friendly. 10 Jul 2017
FRANKFURT, Germany: EasyJet has officially become a member of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (Barig). The international airline association based in Frankfurt represents the interests of around 100 national and international airlines. 10 Jul 2017
Swissport Tanzania plans to invest Sh6.2bn in equipment and training this year. It will do so despite a drop in cargo revenue in 2016 due to unfavourable economic conditions, the company's chief executive officer, Mrisho Yassin, told BusinessWeek. 7 Jul 2017
Ugomyway, a South African developed and maintained carpooling app that is tackling the traffic congestion, has released the results of its pilot ‘corporate carpooling project'. 7 Jul 2017
Ethiopian Aviation Academy has graduated 81 aviation maintenance technicians, 186 cabin crew and catering professionals, and 70 commercial and ground service professionals. 6 Jul 2017
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has secured a $5m loan from a local bank to repair part of its fleet and is also negotiating with a Russian firm to supply it with 100 new wagons. 6 Jul 2017
An African single air transport market will be launched in January 2018, with 40 plus countries expected to be signatories by then. So far, 20 African countries out of 55 have subscribed to African single air market. 6 Jul 2017
Ride-hailing company Careem has joined forces with Orange Business Services to provide network and contact centre services as it continues expansion into other regions. 4 Jul 2017
New data shows that the air transport sector in South Africa supporting some 490,000 jobs including tourism-related employment and contributing $12 billion or 3.5% to the country's GDP. 3 Jul 2017
According to the Organisation for Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA), almost three-quarters of e-toll income is heading out the country and into the pockets of the toll collection company. This is despite the fact that the system was justified as a way to pay for the new Gauteng highways and their maintenance. 3 Jul 2017
Fastjet has entered into an agreement with easyGroup Holdings Ltd to acquire all intellectual property rights associated with the company brand for a total consideration of $2.5 million, to be satisfied in cash, resulting in saving to the company over the next five years. This agreement represents a major step forward as the company continues with its stabilisation efforts under new management. 3 Jul 2017
According to the IATA Cargo Chartbook for Q2 2017, freight demand remains robust, alongside widening profit margins. 30 Jun 2017
GEFCO Group, a global player in industrial logistics and leader in automotive logistics, is supporting navigator Yvan Bourgnon's Bimedia attempt to sail from Alaska to Greenland through the Northwest Passage with his sporting catamaran. 30 Jun 2017
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At the 7th Day of the Seafarer (DotS), more than 1,000 high school learners from the rural town of Bizana in the Eastern Cape were empowered with information on how they can enter the maritime economy. 29 Jun 2017
The opening of the Musina Intermodal Terminal (MIT) earlier this week signalled a new era of promoting regional economic integration and trade by providing critical infrastructure and efficient intermodal logistics solutions, resulting in the lowering of transport costs. 29 Jun 2017
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