Dr Lucas-Jan Ebels has been promoted to head up UWP Consulting’s Transportation Division based in Bryanston, Johannesburg, following the retirement of Mike White. “Following in Mike White’s footsteps is a […]
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Tanzania offers enormous investment potential for transport and logistics
Africa Gearing Up, a PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) report shows that Tanzania is among ten African countries offering enormous potential for strategic investors in the transportation and logistics industry. The report, says […]
Next-generation aircraft for Johannesburg route
New routes for IAG Cargo have been announced for the company’s next-generation aircraft which will see the company’s A380 landing in Johannesburg from February 2014. This aircraft offers an increased […]
Insuring against potential losses
by Steve Cornelius, head: Specialist Risk – Automotive and Transportation, Indwe Risk Services Certain vehicles and loads cannot be moved on public roads without exceeding the limitations in terms of […]
Carbon Reporting: What do Air Freight customers need?
The environmental performance of transportation providers, including airlines, is attracting increasing consumer interest. IATA, as the trade association of airlines, has recently formed a working group in charge of defining […]
A look inside what moves South Africa
Transnet Freight Rail, the largest division of Transnet known for its world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight is now supporting the 2nd […]
Transportation - management outsourcing
Global trends and best practices in what to outsource and what to ‘insource’ in the transportation management process, have shown that it’s not a simple on-off choice. Simon Foulds speaks […]
Grindrod Trading expands exposure in agriculture sector
Future synergies are on the cards between Grindrod Trading Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Senwes Limited following the acquisition of a 20% share for R444 million at a price of R12.29 […]
Sea polluters must be punished severely
Following the German cargo ship, Kiani Satu, running aground off Buffels Bay near Knysna recently the Portfolio Committee on Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is calling for harsher penalties to be […]
Avoiding the pitfalls of short-term insurance
Steve Cornelius, Indwe Risk services head: Specialist Risk – Automotive and Transportation, explains how the Road Transport Management System accreditation can assist operators. Insurance is a financing method used by […]