The business community is feeling optimistic about prospects in Africa. In 2013, it was the continent which experienced the largest economic growth and by 2014it contained six of the world’s […]
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Coega clocks its first double-digit investment
Coega became the first South African Industrial Development Zone (IDZ) to sign 10 clients, with an investment value of just over R1.8 billion, in the 2013/14 financial year. The company […]
Moving freight effortlessly across Africa
As countries across Africa gear themselves towards growing and stimulating inter-regional trade, the transport corridors being developed across the continent are important passageways for the movement of freight. Though the […]
Information – the key to unlocking optimisation and control of logistics processes
By Santosh Komal, Solutions Architect, T-Systems in South Africa Cargo transport in South Africa is an industry faced with a number of challenges. Companies in this sector have one overriding […]
Standard & Poor’s lowers credit rating on Mozambique
Though it has lowered Mozambique’s rating from a B+ to a B for both long term debt in local and foreign currency, Standard’s & Poor (S&P) confirmed its outlook on […]
Supporting Cirque Du Soleil as official logistics partner
DHL, the express and logistics provider, is supporting Cirque du Soleil, a leading live entertainment company, as Official Logistics Partner. It will also provide global logistics support for the corporate […]
Logistics industry facing uphill battle with SARS
Having successfully petitioned the Parliamentary Committee for an opportunity to express concerns on the proposed Customs Control Bill,the logistics industry, is preparing submissions to support its claims that sections of […]
New world-class Parts Distribution Centre
MAN Truck & Bus South Africa has moved into its new Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Germiston, Gauteng. The new flagship MAN Parts Distribution Centre, a Super Group facility designed […]
Study shows African transport and logistics better than expected
The latest PwC transport and logistics research shows that while South Africa remains the top destination for transport and logistics companies, East and West Africa are making strides in improving […]
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 […]