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Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.

April 19, 2022

A heavy load

A heavy load April 19, 2022 Operators and drivers who disregard safety or correct procedure when it comes to securing loads do so at...

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March 31, 2022

SARS on the warpath!

SARS on the warpath! March 31, 2022 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is ramping up demands against road hauliers and warehouse operators, reveals MALCOLM...

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March 22, 2022

Aarto in the firing line

Aarto in the firing line March 10, 2022 The Administrative Adjudication of the Road Offences Act 46 of 1998 (the Aarto Act) is unconstitutional....

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February 18, 2022

Check the fine print!

Check the fine print! February 9, 2022 A fascinating case – involving the employee of a logistics company – has once again returned to...

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February 7, 2022

Watch out for legal pitfalls when transporting dangerous goods

Watch out for legal pitfalls when transporting dangerous goods January 17, 2022 The transportation of dangerous goods by road is heavily regulated under South...

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November 16, 2021

Incoterms 2020 – a useful guide for logistics service providers

Incoterms 2020 – a useful guide for logistics service providers November 10, 2021 Incoterms can be very useful for transport operators and logistics companies....

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October 20, 2021

Entering into contracts? Do it right!

Entering into contracts? Do it right! October 13, 2021 Full disclosure is required when a logistics company signs a contract with a client. The...

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September 17, 2021

Use the right tool for the job

Use the right tool for the job September 16, 2021 There are three agreements that are essential to the carriage of goods by road....

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August 19, 2021

Civil commotion and damage to goods in transit who covers what?

Civil commotion and damage to goods in transit who covers what? August 19, 2021 Claims arising out of the loss of or damage to...

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July 19, 2021

The hazchem game gets new rules

The hazchem game gets new rules July 16, 2021 Are you involved in the transportation of hazardous chemicals? New legislation has been published, and...

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May 14, 2021

Unpacking multi-modal carriage contracts

Unpacking multi-modal carriage contracts May 14, 2021 Moving goods about the place can be a complicated business. Freight operators, warehousemen, road hauliers and cargo...

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April 20, 2021

Beware the cost of delay

Beware the cost of delay April 20, 2021 In what must be one of the big stories of 2021, the Suez Canal was recently...

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