Barloworld Logistics (BL) has acquired 100% of multi-temperature secondary storage and distributor, KLL Distributors, further expanding its service offerings into multi-temperature food logistics. KLL primarily serves the convenience sector as […]
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Grindrod financials a mixed bag
Shipping, terminals and freight logistics major Grindrod delivered its 2015 audited results and dividends last week in Sandton. CEO Alan Olivier explained that certain aspects of the company were coming […]
Zambia’s York Commercial Park boosts SADC logistics
An ultra-modern logistics, warehousing and distribution park has opened 6km outside the Lusaka CBD in Zambia. The York Commercial Park (YCP) development is a response to the demand for modern, […]
TNPA bolsters ports security
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has introduced a state-of-the-art CCTV port security system at all eight commercial South African ports, and at its Johannesburg head office, valued at R843 million. […]
TPT sends team to Port of Cotonou
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) will send a project team to Benin to kick-start the stabilisation phase of the BeniSA Maritime project. The team will be onsite in the Port of […]
R7 billion for new port facilities
President Jacob Zuma says R7 billion has been committed to new port facilities. This follows the adoption of a Public-Private Partnership model for port infrastructure development by Transnet National Ports […]
Côte d’Ivoire gets $5.8 million warehouse
Resolve has completed construction of a 4 095 m² ‘Warehouse-in-a-Box’ in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. “This new warehouse will significantly enhance the pharmaceutical distribution network in the country, as well as […]
Logistics sector joins Cape industries showcase
Two world-class distribution, materials handling and storage expos have been added to the Cape Industries Showcase (CIS) taking place from 13 to 15 July 2024 at the Cape Town International […]
supplychainforesight 2016 underway
Barloworld Logistics’ supplychainforesight is an independent study into South Africa’s business strategies and supply chains. Collaborating with industry leaders, it attempts to identify key issues, upcoming trends and future opportunities across […]
Transnet Freight Rail’s corridor development programme and road to rail strategy
A presentation by Ms Nisha Jones (general manager: Commercial: Transnet Freight Rail) at the Transport Forum special interest group, in collaboration with the Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative (MCLI) in Mbombela […]