9 Jun 2015Contact usSubmit newsAdvertise on bizList your companyHome
  My account

Logistics

Weekly top stories
Actionable intelligence aids transport industry
Actionable intelligence is benefiting organisations of all types and sizes, and nowhere is this more true than in the transportation industry... read more>>



Logistics
Charles Brewer: 2015 to be a year of growth for the logistics industry in Africa

Cari Van Wyk

The World Economic Forum on Africa 2015 conference, held to mark 25 years of economic change in Africa, concluded last week... read more>>
Fleet and travel benchmark survey underway

Tristan Wiggill

Eqstra Fleet Consulting is embarking on the third South African fleet and travel benchmark study... read more>>
Railway
Leveraging existing railway communications network to provide coverage for schools
PRASA has an extensive existing fibre optic network that allows constant and consistent communications between its railway trucks, railway stations, divisional offices and head office... read more>>
Transport
Ruckus Wireless: Wi-Fi is transforming transportation
Faster, more dependable Wi-Fi connectivity that works even in a crowded train, bus station or terminal is critical to meeting passenger and operational needs... read more>>
Benefits of alcohol testing in transport

Rhys Evans

The trucking and transportation sector is vital to the economic wellbeing of South Africa, ensuring the flow of goods between provinces for both local consumption and export... read more>>
Hard challenges for single-contract transport operators
Transport operators, which are a key component of the economic fabric of rural towns, are finding it increasingly difficult to operate in a challenging environment... read more>>
International
Desert farms could power flight with sunshine and seawater

John Mathews

Despite improvements in efficiency, global aviation emissions are expected to grow 70% by 2020 from 2005... read more>>
Boeing starts assembly of first 737 MAX
Boeing employees in Renton, Washington, have started building the first 737 MAX on schedule. Last week, employees started to assemble the wings... read more>>
More International
Africa
African airlines to post thinnest profit - Iata

Carin Smith

Miami - African airlines are expected to post a collective profit of $100m for a net margin of 0.8% ($1.59 per passenger), the thinnest of all regions... read more>>
SAP Africa partners with BMZ to facilitate fresh economic prospects for Africa
SAP Africa announced its participation in a partnership with the BMZ. Titled "Digital Africa", the project is focused on how new technologies and innovative solutions will determine the future for Africa.... read more>>
More Africa
Government news
Transnet, labour unions conclude wage agreement
Pretoria - Transnet and the unions for bargaining unit employees on Tuesday reached a three-year wage agreement... read more>>
More Government news
Jobs offered


Quotes
Stephen Hawking
"Science is not only a disciple of reason but, also, one of romance and passion."

More quotes  Submit a Quote
PrintPrint any item in this newsletter. EmailEmail any item in this newsletter. CommentComment on any item in this newsletter.
  Twitter
@DHLAfrica
South Africa to host 2015 #exhibition of #Africa's Big Seven between June 21 - June 23 http://t.co/1r5oHbUplh #EventProfs - Tue Jun 09
@logisticsnews
"£38.5m underlying profit at Eddie Stobart Logistics" http://t.co/AKwBiVWskt #logistics #news - Tue Jun 09
@EngNewsZA
New visa rules worry SAA CEO, aviation leaders: The impact of recent changes to South African visa regulations... http://t.co/yzA8mrqSM8 - Tue Jun 09
@EINShippingNews
DHL begins 80,000 tonne freight project http://t.co/8Cib5RphO3 - Tue Jun 09
More tweetsFollow

Industries

Follow us

Press releases: Distribute your news professionally to over 170 000 subscribers across various industries. Read more about our press offices.

Editorial: We welcome your news, views and comments! Email press releases, invitations, interview requests, and proposals to logisticsnews@bizcommunity.com and exclusive opinion pieces to contributors-logistics@bizcommunity.com.

Advertising: We welcome your sales enquiries! Email sales@bizcommunity.com and read more about our advertising rates.

Location: Cape Town (head office): tel +27 (0)21 680 3500 | 24 On Main, Main Street, Rosebank, Cape Town, 7700, South Africa. Johannesburg: tel +27 (0)11 513 4172 | Nicol Grove Office Park, Design Quarter, Leslie Avenue, Fourways, Gauteng, 2055.

Subscribe/unsubscribe: Invite your friends, colleagues, suppliers, customers and partners to subscribe!


© 2015 Bizcommunity.com. All rights reserved.
Bizcommunity.com, its sponsors, contributors and advertisers disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that might arise from the use of, or reliance upon, the services contained herein.

Unsubscribe, Manage subscriptions. Subscribe. Change email address. Change frequency to DAILY.