Emirates SkyCargo in collaboration with DuPont is rolling out a new white cover solution as part of its endeavour to offer a range of innovative cool chain temperature solutions. The new White Cover Xtreme, featuring DuPont's Tyvek Xtreme W50 material, offers enhanced protection for temperature sensitive cargo in hot, cold and wet weather conditions. 18 Aug 2017
Benji Coetzee
The EmptyTrips platform connects those with spare capacity on their vehicles (truck, boat or plane) with those who require goods transported in Africa. I chatted to founder, Benji Coetzee, to find out how her idea creates accessibility for individuals and business to leverage existing logistical networks at reduced transport costs, whilst supporting logistical services providers with the opportunity to reduce empty space, save, and earn new sources of revenue. 17 Aug 2017
SAA's procurement policy, which sets aside 30% to small businesses, is illegal and will expose the airline to legal action by suppliers, including Bidair Services, according to a legal opinion obtained by the national carrier. The policy, which favours small, medium and micro enterprises owned by military veterans, rural women and previously disadvantaged youth, was introduced in 2015 after a board resolution taken on 26 August that year. 17 Aug 2017
Verda Maluleka stands next to her stock at her LDP
Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is one of the companies that have realised the benefits of utilising communities and informal markets as an alternative distribution channel. Taking this route to market, the company has created opportunities for entrepreneurs in distribution while also connecting their smaller customer base through their Local Distribution Progamme (LDP). 17 Aug 2017
The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Limited has launched the AVI Afrique 2017 Awards. Now in its sixth year, the AVI Afrique Awards is the opportune platform for individuals with a passion for innovation and elevating aviation through bright ideas, designs and prototypes, to showcase their capabilities. 16 Aug 2017
FRANKFURT, Germany - Germany's Air Berlin announced on Tuesday that it had filed for insolvency after its main shareholder Etihad Airways said it would not plough any more cash into the troubled carrier. 16 Aug 2017
Do you wear runners, drink coffee or own a mobile phone? The chances are that these products cruised to you on a ship. In 2015, the global merchant fleet carried a record 10 billion tonnes of cargo, a 2.1% increase from the previous year. 16 Aug 2017
African airlines have registered the fastest growth in freight volumes in seven years in the first half of this year, buoyed by strong trade lines between the continent and Asia. 15 Aug 2017
The future of transport appears full of fun and flashy possibilities. From super-fast hyperloop transport systems, to self-driving cars and hovering taxis, new technology promises to move us further and faster than ever before. Yet for cities facing everyday problems such as congestion, air pollution and under capacity, the most effective solution could be the humble bus - coupled with the power of data. 15 Aug 2017
Uber has been in the news yet again in South Africa as another incident left an Uber driver burnt alive. 14 Aug 2017
Taxi hailing firm Didi has partnered with Uber's main rival, Taxify, to expand its presence in Africa. Taxify, which launched in Nairobi last year, is banking on the Chinese giant's technical expertise to tackle Uber, which has a footprint in a number of African cities. 14 Aug 2017
The Internet of Things (IoT) has been creating a buzz in the industry for years now, with companies operating fleets of vehicles already using IoT to track goods from receipt to delivery, minimise fuel consumption, identify underutilised assets, forecast personnel requirements, etc. 14 Aug 2017
A new association to support emerging players in the trucking industry has been launched. The Emerging Truckers Association of SA (Tasa) was founded mainly by women in the transport and logistics business sector with the aim of facilitating transformation and making it possible for emerging role players to thrive in the industry. 11 Aug 2017
Until now, the next generation of MAN Lion's City bus has been kept well hidden during testing, but now the veil is gradually being lifted to reveal a completely redesigned city bus, which still displays the genes of previous MAN buses. 11 Aug 2017
Organisers of Automechanika 2017 say that trucks, vans, buses, the transport and logistics industries, as well as materials handling will feature strongly at the show, which takes place at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec, from September 27-30. 10 Aug 2017
Chariot, the crowd-sourced shuttle service launching in New York, will offer in-app ride booking for first- and last-mile commuting solutions and the potential to reach underserved areas... 10 Aug 2017
Imperial Logistics has invested in a fleet of branded vehicles to match the new corporate identity of long-standing client, Italtile. 10 Aug 2017
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The handover of eNatis - the electronic national administration traffic information system - to the Road Traffic Management Corporation has not been smooth. 8 Aug 2017
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The City of Cape Town has announced temporary road closures in parts of the CBD today, Tuesday, 8 August 2017, to accommodate two gatherings which have been approved. 8 Aug 2017
DOHA, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday it has dropped plans to buy a 10% stake in American Airlines, as Doha remains embroiled in a diplomatic row with its neighbours. 8 Aug 2017
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