Reflecting on its commitment to attracting and developing a pipeline of talent to address the critical skills gap in the supply chain profession, SAPICS, The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management, recently hosted its 4th annual Young Professional and Student Conference in Johannesburg. 7 Sep 2018
Nick Hoffman, chief operating officer of Linebooker
African Rainbow Capital Investments subsidiary, GemCap has announced that it has acquired online transport management business, Linebooker from Oceana Group Limited. The investment being made by GemCap will provide a springboard to expand and grow the existing business and its digital solutions within the freight and logistics sector. 7 Sep 2018
In keeping with its vision of redefining the way shipping is done, Fastvan has launched an end-to-end on-demand SaaS platform to solve the delay, middleman and paperwork problems that come with traditional shipping. 6 Sep 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.1% in July 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was the slowest pace of growth seen since May 2016 and well below the five-year average growth rate of 5.1%. 3 Sep 2018
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) hosted a two-day stakeholder engagement roadshow in Mossel Bay to explore how the Port of Mossel Bay can better serve the Garden Route region. 29 Aug 2018
Wandisa Vazi, Transnet Port Terminal’s East London terminal manager
At the end of July, the Businesswomen's Association (BWA) hosted its annual Regional Businesswoman of the Year Awards event, where women were awarded for being the best in business. Wandisa Vazi, Transnet Port Terminals's East London terminal manager, took home this year's award in the Women in Government category. 27 Aug 2018
Unmanned systems are finding a growing number of applications in the maritime sector, and have the potential to make a significant contribution to safety and risk management. 22 Aug 2018
Nandi Mbele, pilot at Mango Airlines
When Nandi Mbele was a young little girl in Grade 9, she attended her first air show at the Waterkloof Airforce Base in Pretoria. She was so fascinated by the aerobatic display that her first thought was, 'what's stopping me from doing that?'. Since then, she's always wanted to pilot a Boeing aircraft. 22 Aug 2018
Linda Reddy, supply chain director for Nando’s IMEA
With over a decade of experience in the supply chain industry, Linda Reddy, supply chain director for Nando's IMEA, has played a pivotal role in driving Nando's local supply chain. 21 Aug 2018
Improved trade and transport linkages between African countries could open up new markets for businesses. 21 Aug 2018
Owners of Linsen Nambi, Durand Naidoo and Thuso Mhlambi have realised a lifelong ambition by becoming the first 100% black-owned ship-owners in South Africa. 20 Aug 2018
The Department of Trade and Industry (the dti) will host a two-day Export Council quarterly meeting at the dti campus, Sunnyside, Pretoria from 20-21 August 2018. The meeting will be addressed by the dti's director general, Lionel October. 20 Aug 2018
Justin Manson, sales director at TomTom Telematics South Africa
As petrol prices in South Africa continue on their upward trend, businesses depending on road transport will be looking for new opportunities to maximise efficiency. 20 Aug 2018
Hapag-Lloyd, a multinational German-based transportation company, is continuing to focus on the growing market in East Africa. With annual growth rates of approximately 6%, the region tops the list on the African continent. Kenya, in particular, is developing with significantly rising import and export figures as well as massive investments in public infrastructure. 17 Aug 2018
The process to merge South African Express (SA Express) with South African Airways (SAA) is underway, public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday, 15 August 2018. 16 Aug 2018
Laser Group, an independent logistics company, has concluded a significant BBBEE transaction making it one of only a few in the sector that is majority black-owned. 14 Aug 2018
Major attacks like the NotPetya malware incident have been a wake-up call for the shipping sector, creating a renewed urgency around tackling the threats posed to vessels and supply chains, as well as prompting an increasing interest in cyber insurance. At the same time, new regulations will exacerbate the fall-out from any future failure. 14 Aug 2018
According to the African Development Bank, the poor condition of rail infrastructure and rolling stock in many African countries is undermining the potential of rail systems to contribute to economic development. 14 Aug 2018
British Airways has released data revealing exactly what, and who is loaded on one of the airline's 850 flights a day. 13 Aug 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 2.7% in June 2018, compared to the same period the year before. 13 Aug 2018
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