At least 19 people have been killed following a collision between a truck and train on Friday morning. The truck, which was serving as transport for farm workers, was at […]
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Blockade at Kazungula ferry border
An important update regarding the Kazungula ferry border. Truck drivers have formed a blockade and are preventing any movement of trucks along the road from the 4 way Junction to […]
Transport hurdles limit AGOA benefits
Lack of developed transportation network in the region is among the hurdles hindering landlocked countries from maximising the benefits from the African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA). This was highlighted […]
Demystifying Transnet‘s ‘Back to Rail’ strategy
Transnet’s ‘Back to Rail’ strategy is a much talked about concept within the transport industry, particularly the road freight industry, but there has been very little understanding as to the […]
Private patrol boats to tackle Somali pirates
Private company Typhon will be working alongside the world’s navies in the fight against piracy at sea. The company is preparing to offer valuable protection to cargo vessels transporting goods […]
Bad roads raise the cost of doing business
Since 2003 there has been a massive 40% increase in the number of tonnes of freight being transported on South Africa’s roads. The country’s roads have to be constantly maintained […]
‘Opt for alternative to roads’
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 […]
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 […]