On Monday, 27 November 2017, France's national state-owned railway company SNCF, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) signed a tripartite financial partnership agreement amounting to R6.15m in the form of a grant. 29 Nov 2017
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Independent airline companies SA Airlink and Safair are planning a merger in which Airlink will acquire Safair. 28 Nov 2017
Jambojet is set to start flights to Tanzania and Uganda by February next year, kicking off its regional expansion plan designed to see the low-cost carrier fly to 16 new routes. 28 Nov 2017
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We're not sure what you were up to Friday night, but an airport in India had no time for partying. In fact, Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport this weekend broke the record for the most number of flights handled in a single day by a single airport. 28 Nov 2017
South African on-demand logistics startup, Droppa, is planning to expand to Cape Town and Durban in 2018 having established a decent foothold in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni. 27 Nov 2017
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has launched its service instruction entry (SIE) automation system at Durban Ro-Ro Terminal. The solution has been a four-year project that is set to improve the speed at which the trading partners, TPT, and its customers will receive and exchange information into their systems, thereby greatly reducing end-to-end cycle times. 27 Nov 2017
Accidents and crime cost South African railway operators almost a billion rand (R961m) in the 2016/17 period. 24 Nov 2017
The President of African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that high taxes imposed on airlines by government agencies was a major challenge dwarfing the growth and development of air transport in Africa. This according to him, explains why the region loses about 80% of its market to foreign airlines. 24 Nov 2017
The Department of Health, in partnership with the Department of Transport and the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) will next week launch the first-ever health promotion campaign targeted at the taxi industry. The PHILA Taxi Industry Campaign will be launched on 27 November in an effort to strengthen the delivery of health and wellness services in the industry. 24 Nov 2017
In 2010, Daimler brought its alternative drivetrain roadshow to SA which enabled us to experience its electric, hybrid and other solutions on home soil. Little has happened locally in this regard since then, with the exception of the arrival of hybrid versions of the C and S-Class. 23 Nov 2017
We have all heard of car-sharing schemes. Perhaps you have even used one while visiting other parts of the world, or the Locomute service in SA. Until now they have been about cars and the ability to jump into a vehicle in various cities around the world, drive to your destination and then park it for someone else to use. 23 Nov 2017
Thirty women in the transport and logistics industries have been enrolled as student members of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA), in a first-ever candidacy programme. Funded by the Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA), the 30 employed women will be trained in the international Certificate in Logistics and Transport CILT qualification, which will also lead to a professional, internationally-recognised designation for the successful candidates. 23 Nov 2017
The African Development Bank (AfDB), has called for bold actions to improve connectivity, market access, and cost reduction in Africa's aviation sector. AfDB Vice-President for Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialisation, Pierre Guislain, made the call at the third ICAO World Aviation Forum in Abuja. 22 Nov 2017
Swedish carmaker Volvo Cars said Monday it has signed an agreement to supply "tens of thousands" of self-driving cars to Uber, as the ride-sharing company battles a number of different controversies. 21 Nov 2017
Statistics indicate that 90% of imports and exports in Africa are driven by sea. With a global middle class set to reach five billion people by 2030, global trade is set to continue to grow at an unprecedented rate. Reports suggest that global freighter fleet is expected to double over the next decade due to the growing consumption demands of the ever-increasing middle class. 20 Nov 2017
African airlines have been urged to embrace e-commerce and digital technologies to become more profitable. According to Eckart Reiche, the vice-president for sales at Airlines Wirecard, airlines on the continent should embrace technology to serve customer needs and experience in the increasingly competitive market. Reiche said: "Airlines have no choice but to innovate and embrace technologies that will help reduce the cost of operation and also improve customer experience." 17 Nov 2017
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The face of the maritime industry is being changed by technological advances and digitalisation, opening up opportunities, especially among the youth - rather than being a threat to South Africa jobs. 17 Nov 2017
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has not ruled out investing in the broke South African Airways (SAA). In its corporate plan earlier in 2017, the struggling airline listed the PIC as a potential source for funding of about R6bn for the next financial year. 16 Nov 2017
Competition is high amongst South African and international distribution companies and margins are continually under pressure. Wholesalers and distributors have to constantly look for ways to better manage their stock holding and streamline their processes, from sales to shipping, and purchasing to warehouse management, in order to retain a competitive edge. 16 Nov 2017
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