African leaders have been advised to embrace new types of transportation in order to reduce the cost of doing business that is fuelled by the high cost of transporting commodities.Uganda’s […]
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Update on customs modernisation
Customs Modernisation Dear Trader/Agent GO-LIVE OF RELEASE 3 AT OSHOEK AND LEBOMBO 1. The rollout of Release 3 will commence at 13:00 on Saturday 26 May 2012, with the system […]
Mercedes-Benz introduces TruckMobility
In a constant pursuit of adding value to customers, Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) introduces TruckMobility, an innovative product offering that gives operators additional piece of mind for choosing Mercedes-Benz products. […]
SA exporters bullish about benefits of weak rand
South African exporters are upbeat about current increased revenue due to the continued weakness of the rand, despite warnings over the long-term effects of higher costs. Over the last 12 […]
Focus on control of people at borders ‘hits trade’
The main problem with border posts in southern Africa, particularly around SA, was that they were designed to control the movement of people, rather than as a means to facilitate […]
Targeting of vehicles in Harrismith and Belfast
Harrismith Parking Harrismith has (over the past six months) implemented a revenue generating scheme based on prosecuting operators for illegal parking or contravening a vehicle mass limit applied to certain […]
Gauteng road project costs rocket
The costs of the first phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) have increased significantly to almost R90bn, ITWeb Financial reported. Democratic Alliance Gauteng transport spokesperson Neil Campbell said […]
International level crossing day
The 7th of June 2012, marks the International Level Crossing Awareness Day. In a bid to celebrate and mark this day, Transnet Freight Rail, a division of Transnet Limited is […]
The Automated Cargo Management (ACM) system FAQ
Automated Cargo Management (ACM) and the submission of electronic manifests became a reality this past week. A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and supporting information is attached to this […]
Are the poor subsidising transportation costs for the rich?
Are the poor subsidising transportation costs for the rich? Why, in South Africa, should the poor subsidise air transport for the rich? At a time when national air carriers around […]