Shirley Duma joined Barloworld Logistics as Human Resources Executive in 2014. In July 2016 she was appointed to the Barloworld Logistics Africa Board. Shirley has 20 years of experience in […]
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July air passenger volumes resilient
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose […]
IATA, BIAL Collaborate to improve airport processes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in various areas of airport operations, including security, […]
Aviation carbon agreement nears
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of […]
Growth in July air cargo
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets in July 2016 showing robust growth in demand. Measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), demand increased 5.0% […]
Deadline looms for Lesotho special permits
The Department of Home Affairs says September is the last month for Basotho nationals who work, study or do business in South Africa to apply for special permits to regularise […]
Rail freight on the line
Tristan Wiggill learns how Transnet’s corridor strategy forms part of a bigger drive to get rail-friendly cargo back onto the train tracks. The North-South corridor is a containerised freight corridor, […]
Aspen Logistics, Barloworld Transport cement relationship
Last week, Germiston-based Aspen Logistics unveiled its new branding following the announcement in February this year of its newly-formed relationship with Barloworld Transport. The event cemented Barloworld Transport’s 51% acquisition […]
Truck sales track lower sales predictions
The South African commercial vehicle market is continuing to track various industry predictions with the forecasted decline in new truck sales continuing during August. This is according to the latest […]
Africa’s first dredging simulator unveiled
Africa’s first ever dredging simulator has been launched in the port city of Durban. It is the result of collaboration between Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), the Transnet Maritime School […]