The installation of two new cranes at the port of Luanda, Angola’s most important port, has reduced waiting time for ships by around 80 percent. Alberto António Bengue, Luanda Port […]
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KwaZulu-Natal looking at establishing an automotive supplier park
In order to strengthen the automotive industry in KwaZulu-Natal , the provincial government is considering establishing an automotive supplier park. Speaking at the launch of the new Toyota Corolla at […]
Transnet’s new automotive rail wagons
Transnet launched its newly designed rail wagons for vehicle manufacturers with a visit to the state owned enterprises Engineering wagons facility in Uitenhage by President Zuma. The wagons were built […]
Imperial reduces costs and boosts service for Pick ‘n Pay
Pick ‘n Pay has awarded a five year contract for supply chain management and transport management services (TMS) to Imperial Logistics. This partnership is expected to yield a 20% net […]
Infrastructure investment steams ahead as profits soar
Interim results for Transnet SOC Ltd shows an increase in revenue by 14,3% in the six months ended 30 September 2024 to R28,5 billion, driving profit higher by 71,2% while […]
Another sweet success
Over the next five years Imperial Retail Logistics will be moving approximately 62 000 tons – or 25 million cases – per annum of confectionery for Mondelez South Africa (Kraft Foods). […]
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 […]
Joining fleet for first time
Four Iveco Daily’s have joined Globeflight’s fleet for the first time as the courier company look at diversifying its current range of vehicles. Speaking to TWA at the handover, Vincent […]
SA hosts first BRICS Business Council Meeting
The first meeting of the BRICS Business Council takes place in Johannesburg between 19-20 August. Here business leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) along with prominent […]
New Cargo Manager for Durban operations
The cargo division of Emirates Airline, Emirates SkyCargo has appointed Kuben Pillay as Cargo Manager for its Durban operations. Pillay has a wealth of experience in the airfreight industry, having […]