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Freight industry instability can affect economic growth
International credit insurer Coface says it has noted a slowdown in the freight industry as a result of organisations consolidating deliveries to save costs. Other factors are the fluctuations in […]
Africa impresses with freight growth statistics
Africa has once again impressed with its growth statistics in the recent cargo market analysis for the thrid quarter. According to a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) […]
Poor infrastructure costs Zimbabwe billions
The condition of roads and railways in Zimbabwe continue to worsen as government are unable to secure finance for important rehabilitation work with this is putting the country at a […]
China’s largest train manufacturer signs SA contract
Beijing - China’s largest train manufacturer, CSR Corp. Ltd, announced that its subsidiary company will be supplying South African logistics firm Transnet with electric locomotives for freight haulage purposes. The […]
Petrol price regulation, How & Why
South Africa consumes billions of litres of petrol each year. The prices of which are regulated by the government. Let us take a look at why such regulations are put […]
Transnet South Africa carried 10.4% more freight
Transnet South Africa hauled an unprecedented 201 million tonne of freight in financial year 2011-2012 (ended March 2012), a 10.4% increase compared to the previous year, and the highest tonnage […]
Truck drivers plan to go on strike
The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) could later this week bring the country to its knees if they carry out their threat to strike. The union, which […]
Portuguese transport group to start operating in Mozambique
Portuguese group Paulo Duarte is set to enter the Mozambican market via its subsidiary Transportes Paulo Duarte, the group’s largest company operating in the freight and distribution logistics sector, the […]
Arbitrary cargo, shipping charges worry port users
There is a strong indication that port users are worried over the indiscriminate charges terminal operators and shipping companies impose on importers’ consignments. This is as industry stakeholders, who took […]