16 Jul 2013

Logistics

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Bad news for banking is that a recent survey has found that retail banking confidence has dropped sharply, but on a brighter note,
Standard Bank has won plaudits for its mobile banking innovations. Apparently they are something of a hit with international bankers.

Thursday is Mandela Day, so what are you going to be doing? Whatever it is, at least you know you are in very good company... because Branson, Clinton and the Dalai Lama also support Mandela Day.

Finally, for the logistics sectors, the good news is that figures reveal there's a high air freight demand in Africa.

The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April.

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Weekly top stories

Figures reveal high air freight demand in Africa
The African continent is experiencing significant growth and expanding trade. Figures released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and DHL Express's shipment numbers show increased air freight demand in South Africa and the continent as a whole during the month of April. Read more >>
Eskom to keep the lights on despite Medupi delay
Global manufacturers put supply chains front and centre

Aviation
SAA delivers 93.33% flights on time
The release of the June 2013 Airline and Airport On-time Performance Report by FlightStats, Inc, a leader in global flight and airport information services, has declared SAA the most on-time airline in the world. Read more >>

"Dizzy" pilot lands at Waterkloof
The military has impounded a civilian aircraft for violating airspace at the Waterkloof Air Force Base, the defence department said on Wednesday (10 July). Read more >>


Distribution
Global manufacturers put supply chains front and centre
Global manufacturers are enhancing their supply chain networks for efficiency and innovation. Read more >>


Shipping
Cruise ship trial starts in Italy
GROSSETO, ITALY: Captain Francesco Schettino, dubbed Italy's "most hated man" by tabloids over the spectacular crash of his cruise ship Concordia in 2012 with the loss of 32 lives, went on trial on Tuesday (9 July) charged with manslaughter. Read more >>


International

Piracy remains "buoyant" off West Africa
LONDON, UK: The number of attacks by pirates worldwide has fallen in the past year but armed robbery and kidnappings at sea have surged off the coast of west Africa, a maritime body said on Monday (15 July). Read more >>


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Government

Metrorail's plans to improve train services
Metrorail has unveiled a service improvement plan aimed at improving, among other things, train services and infrastructure. Read more >>

SANRAL welcomes the appointment of Peters
The Board of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has welcomed the appointment of Minister Dipuo Peters as the new Transport Minister. Read more >>

Eskom to keep the lights on despite Medupi delay
There will be no load shedding as a result of delays at the Medupi power plant, says Eskom. Read more >>


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