The African Corridor Management Alliance recently met in Addis Ababa to examine its legal framework. Barbara Mommen, CEO, from the Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative (MCLI) attended on the invitation of […]
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Imperial bulks up with KWS Carriers
Imperial Logistics has acquired a 60% stake in bulk transporter KWS Carriers with the new acquisition slotting into the group’s Bulk Commodity Services division. KWS Carriers, an accredited RTMS haulier […]
Forwarding challenges and opportunities
The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) will host its fifth annual congress, from 8-9 October 2013 at the Hilton, Sandton. David Logan, CEO of SAAFF, says, “The freight […]
The rail impact on road freight industry
Of the 1.7 billion tonnes of cargo moved around South Africa during 2012, 88.5% was transported on road versus the 11.5% carried on rail. Although rail’s portion is only slightly […]
New cargo options in the Middle East and Africa
From early 2014 IAG Cargo, the freight business of British Airways and Iberia will increase flights between London Heathrow and the Middle East and Africa. Tony Snell, Regional Commercial Manager […]
Families of Fields Hill crash victims want truck owner to accept responsibility
At least 13 people were laid to rest in funeral services held across KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday 15 September. The families of the victims of the gruesome Pinetown accident want to […]
Paramount Trailers sales team expands
Despite the current economic situation, Paramount Trailers has seen steady growth and as a result has expanded its sales force to include a Sales Director and Senior Sales Executive. Paulo […]
Mozambique convoys
MUXUNGWE IS 100 KMS NORTH OF THE SAVE BRIDGE ON THE EN1 ROAD FROM INCHOPE TO VILANCULAS It would seem that security convoys are still in effect, as reported below. […]
Corridors & Infrastructure in the COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite area
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), the East African Community (EAC) and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Tripartite Regional Economic Communities (RECs) are deepening regional economic […]
R1.1 Billion funding for GE locos
Transnet has concluded a loan agreement with Nedbank for R1.1 Billion to fund 53 diesel locomotives being built by General Electric. The loan comes with a guarantee from Ex-Im, a […]