Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

April 25, 2024

The pernicious effects of administered prices

The pernicious effects of administered prices April 5, 2024 Administered prices can have dire consequences when charged by dysfunctional state-owned entities, warns CHRIS HATTINGH....

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April 25, 2024

A feather in the cap

A feather in the cap April 2, 2024 We work our equipment hard in Africa; unbelievably hard, in the opinion of some international experts,...

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April 25, 2024

Earning Distinction in SA Incโ€™s Supply Chain

Earning Distinction in SA Incโ€™s Supply Chain April 8, 2024 There are many South African traders who engage compliantly in legitimate international trade โ€“...

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April 25, 2024

Loud and proud!

Loud and proud! April 23, 2024 I need to tell you that I am mighty proud of our industry. Weโ€™re doing a terrific job...

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April 25, 2024

Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons!

Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons! April 25, 2024 Against the backdrop of a high fiscal deficit and rising debt burden,...

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April 25, 2024

Transport and logistics: privatisation pioneers

Transport and logistics: privatisation pioneers April 25, 2024 Private initiative in South Africa has been the driving force in the countryโ€™s development, despite government...

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March 22, 2024

Supply chain professionโ€™s toughest year ever?

Supply chain professionโ€™s toughest year ever? March 4, 2024 Supply chain management may be the toughest it has ever been in 2024. For some...

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March 22, 2024

Give us this day our daily bread

Give us this day our daily bread March 4, 2024 Given the many daily challenges in the logistics game, it will come as no...

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March 22, 2024

New licence numbering system introduced in KZN

New licence numbering system introduced in KZN March 5, 2024 On 29 November 2023, KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Gazette number R4119 was published. The gazette introduced...

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March 22, 2024

Selling the family jewels to make ends meetโ€ฆ

Selling the family jewels to make ends meetโ€ฆ March 4, 2024 On 22 February, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivered his long-awaited 2024 Budget Speech....

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March 22, 2024

DTIC policy places transporters at risk

DTIC policy places transporters at risk March 5, 2024 The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition is pursuing policies that can have dire consequences...

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March 22, 2024

Mentorship in Supply Chain & Logistics: Unlocking Success

Mentorship in Supply Chain & Logistics: Unlocking Success March 6, 2024 Richard Branson is a huge fan of mentoring. As he once said: “I...

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