Arrive Alive figures suggest that 27.5% of accidents on our roads are caused by trucks and light delivery vehicles. Truck accidents accounted for 4.8%. 7 Feb 2018
Alexandre de Juniac
In his keynote address to the Singapore Airshow Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS), director general and CEO of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Alexandre de Juniac, called for urgent attention to address infrastructure challenges in order to secure the industry's future. 7 Feb 2018
Transport and logistics is fast gaining prominence as a sector to watch globally. Increased intercontinental trade has meant increased connection across different size economies, and over the last few years, the formation of trade clusters such as Brics (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) has brought together economies that were previously divergent. 7 Feb 2018
The Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) plays a critical role in innovation, aviation, safety and economic growth, not only to South Africa, but also to the continent as a whole. 6 Feb 2018
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PARIS, France: Airbus has successfully held the first test flights of the Vahana, an electric, pilotless flying vehicle that it hopes will be able to ferry people around cities. 5 Feb 2018
LONDON, UK - Chariot has launched its first European daily commuter shuttle service in London with four routes designed to complement the city's existing public transport system. 5 Feb 2018
Cape Town International Airport has received the green light from the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for the construction of the airport's new realigned runway. 5 Feb 2018
Kenyan ride-hailing startup Mondo Ride has secured $2m in funding from investors in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Egypt to help it expand across the continent. 1 Feb 2018
After such a successful event in October 2017, another Open Streets Day is planned for Cape Town along Main Road on Sunday, 25 February 2018. 31 Jan 2018
Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft taking off at Toulouse Blagnac airport, France
The newest Airbus Widebody, the A350-1000, is currently on a three-week demonstration tour to the Middle-East and Asia-Pacific region. 31 Jan 2018
FRANKFURT, Germany - German high-end carmaker BMW has bought partner Sixt's share in car-sharing platform DriveNow, stoking speculation a merger with a competing service from Daimler may lie ahead. 31 Jan 2018
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NEWSWATCH: The Department of Labour has announced the new minimum wages for South African wholesale and retail truck drivers. 30 Jan 2018
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As South Africa's maritime and shipping industry continues to benefit from technological interconnectivity, the sector is on the brink of a true digital evolution - but requires dynamic changes to be made to its policies. 30 Jan 2018
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The logistics industry is in the midst of one of the greatest revolutions in history, thanks to digitisation, technology advancing at such a rapid pace, and business owners adopting new, forward-thinking, collaborative business models. It's incredible to see how this is enabling more and more startups to find a place in the sun alongside some of the giants in the industry. 30 Jan 2018
Early bird registrations are now open for the 2018 Sapics Conference and Exhibition which takes place in Cape Town from 10-13 June. 29 Jan 2018
The African aviation development conference, AviaDev, will take place in Cape Town in June 2018. The event, which is dedicated to advancing Africa's connectivity across the continent, is expecting 250-300 delegates and 30 airlines. 29 Jan 2018
Seychelles' national carrier has announced the cancellation of two international flights in April, including its Paris flight, which accounts for 30% of the airline's passenger revenue. 26 Jan 2018
According to the latest results released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Associated Motor Holdings (AMH) and Amalgamated Automobile Distributors (AAD), 2017 saw the South African truck market decline by 2.65% on the previous year's results to 25,042 new units sold. 26 Jan 2018
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have kicked against the plan to deregulate the African airspace as an endorsement of Yamoussoukro Decision, which was agreed on by African states in Yamoussoukro, Cote'Ivoire in 1988. 25 Jan 2018
Greg Cline
Globally in 2017, unsustainable low rates, bigger vessels, and soft demand dominated the import sector, particularly from a shipping perspective. This has resulted in industry consolidation and a race for dominance. This outlook is set to continue in 2018. 24 Jan 2018
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