The Kenya roads board is proposing to increase the fuel levy from the current nine shillings in a move the agency hope will see it raise revenues to bolster its […]
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Transhipment volumes on the rise at TPT PE Car Terminal
Since adding transhipment services to its service offering in April 2013, The Transnet Port Terminals’ (TPT) Port Elizabeth Car Terminal has seen an increase in transhipment volumes of 79% from […]
Experts stunned by drop in Somali piracy
The notable decrease in piracy in the Somali Basin has left security experts puzzled. Since 2009, there have been over 700 attacks off of the coast of Somalia, but in […]
Multimillion dollar rail contract awarded to ABB
Bombardier Transportation South Africa has awarded a contract to power and automation technology company, ABB, to supply traction transformers and associated products for Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR) new fleet, which […]
Coega invests millions for new laydown area
The Coega Development Corporation (CDC) announced that it would be investing R9 million to establish a new laydown area to serve as a temporary storage site for abnormal cargo. The laydown […]
BAT awards Imperial big tobacco contract
Imperial Logistics has been awarded a three-year contract for logistics and transport services by British American Tobacco (BAT). Imperial’s chief business development officer Cobus Rossouw, said that Imperial will act […]
Transnet warns of ‘hoax’ job adverts
Transnet has warned that recently circulated posts on social media sites offering jobseekers employment at the parastatal in return for payment is a hoax. Claims that there are more than […]
Trade statistics - January 2014
Click on the below links to view the relevant report. National Port Authority of South Africa, Expressed in 6M units (TEU’S): January TEU’S Summary of cargo handled at ports of […]
Supply Chain for Everyone: Real world lessons that really make a difference
Applying supply chain management (SCM) principles makes the world a better place. From saving money when stocking the pantry to helping others by regularly passing on the things we don’t […]
Engen shows commitment to sustainable energy
Taking the initiative in its commitment to sustainable energy sources, Engen Petroleum has launched a pilot solar power installation at the Engen All Africa Convenience Centre in Alexandra, Gauteng. The […]