Clamping down on piracy and other forms of criminal activity in the Indian Ocean and Gulf of Aden will be the focus of a gathering in Durban this week led by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). 12 Nov 2018
All nine of Airports Company South Africa's airports have been certified as compliant with the most-recognised international standard for environmental management systems. 12 Nov 2018
China will need over 7,400 new passenger aircraft and freighters from 2018 to 2037, with a total market value of US$1,060bn, according to Airbus' latest China Market Forecast. It represents more than 19% of the world total demand for over 37,400 new aircraft in the next 20 years. 12 Nov 2018
The first A330-800 development aircraft to fly, MSN1888, successfully landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France at 2:35pm local time, on Tuesday, 6 November 2018, after successfully completing its first flight which lasted four hours and four minutes. The aircraft, the second member of the A330neo Family, is powered by the latest technology Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofans. 9 Nov 2018
Pargo, a local smart logistics platform, announced their partnership with Spar and the Lewis Group to become one of the largest pick-up point network in South Africa with over 2000 stores. 9 Nov 2018
L to R: Employees from DHL Global Forwarding (Rahab Njeri, Sophie Katsenga, Victor Were, Sarah Njoroge) and Jonas Bygdeson from My Dream Now
DHL Global Forwarding, the international provider of air, sea and road freight services, has started a partnership with My Dream Now, a Swedish non-profit social enterprise that provides mentorship programs to school children and youth from lower-income backgrounds. 7 Nov 2018
The Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) company recently invited the media on a tour of its facility in Midrand, Johannesburg. ETC is responsible for managing e-tolls in Gauteng on behalf of the South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). 5 Nov 2018
"Innovation is a way of life for BPL," says Willem Bekker, supply chain solutions manager for South Africa-based international logistics outfit Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL), and a member of the company's Innovation Committee, which is made up of people from all areas of the business. 5 Nov 2018
Airbus is set to foster new aerospace business models with African startups, with the launch of the second edition of #Africa4Future. 2 Nov 2018
Airbus released The Great Enabler: Aerospace in Africa - a white paper on the role of aerospace technologies and their impact on socio-economic development in Africa. 31 Oct 2018
It's been reported that Innovative Staffing Solutions has dismissed 300 drivers after they tested positive for marijuana use. This follows the recent legalisation of marijuana consumption in South Africa for private use. 30 Oct 2018
Emirates is gearing up to launch a 'biometric path', which will offer its customers a smooth and truly seamless airport journey at the airline's hub in Dubai International Airport. 30 Oct 2018
The world of supply chain logistics has been living in the past. Other industries have been enhancing and streamlining their operations on functional and profitable levels with the use of technology while the supply chain drifts behind. Even today, the biggest technology investment from some South African supply chain companies has been the introduction of Microsoft Excel. 29 Oct 2018
Victor dos Santos, senior software development engineer at iSimPlan
A South African supply chain management system has achieved the proud distinction of being the first software developed in Africa to earn accreditation from the Demand Driven Institute (DDI), the global authority on demand-driven resource management. 29 Oct 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for urgent action by the UK and the European Union to put in place contingency planning for the continuation of air services in the event of a 'no-deal Brexit'. 25 Oct 2018
As a contribution to this year's Transport Month, the Netherlands Consulate General as a member of the WCMC in partnership with Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT), will host a Maritime Day on 31 October 2018 at Damen Shipyards Cape Town. 25 Oct 2018
The transport sector plays a key role in GDP contribution in the local and global environments and is one of the key contributors to South Africa's economy. 25 Oct 2018
An effective transport and logistics network is a fundamental building block for a country to be competitive within the global market. 24 Oct 2018
Public awareness about the massive benefits of renting a container for various uses, both for businesses and individuals, have massively increased recently. 24 Oct 2018
Transport Minister Blade Nzimande will on Thursday, 25 October 2018, launch a train manufacturing factory at Dunnottar Park in Nigel, Ekurhuleni. 24 Oct 2018
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