Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

March 13, 2023

Transnet plans are likely to run out of steam

Transnet plans are likely to run out of steam March 13, 2023 South Africaโ€™s perennially underperforming railways and ports are acting as a constant...

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February 27, 2023

“Early Bird” discount offered for 45th annual SAPICS Conference

“Early Bird” discount offered for 45th annual SAPICS Conference February 24, 2023 “Early Birdsโ€ haveย until 31 March 2023 to quality for discounted fees for...

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February 27, 2023

Budget speech or cartoon?

Budget speech or cartoon? February 24, 2023 Jonathan Shapiro โ€“ aka Zapiro โ€“ must be one of our countryโ€™s greatest assets. Watching the Budget...

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February 27, 2023

Global trade at risk

Global trade at risk February 16, 2023 Across most of the world, prosperity has increased, and standards of living and access to more consumer...

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February 27, 2023

Is it time for change?

Is it time for change? February 16, 2023 This month, the Southern African Bus Operatorsโ€™ Association (SABOA) hosted a two-day bus and coach industry...

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February 27, 2023

The Future of Freight Logistics in South Africa

The Future of Freight Logistics in South Africa February 16, 2023 The history of South Africa is too often described in terms of conflicts...

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February 27, 2023

Lies, damned lies and rates

Lies, damned lies and rates February 27, 2023 Donโ€™t ever let anyone tell you that being in the transport game is easy, writes JIM...

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February 21, 2023

SA freight logistics: the status quo

SA freight logistics: the status quo February 21, 2023 The freight logistics sector in South Africa consists of various transport modes, each of which...

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February 21, 2023

Consignor, consignee legislation revisited

Consignor, consignee legislation revisited February 21, 2023 Regulation 330A to 330D of the National Road Traffic Regulations came into effect eight years ago, on...

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February 14, 2023

Route risk assessments are vital!

Route risk assessments are vital! February 14, 2023 It is extremely important for all transport operators to conduct thorough route risk assessments. NICCI SCOTT...

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February 10, 2023

Supply chain disruption will continue, warns SAPICS

Supply chain disruption will continue, warns SAPICS January 26, 2023 Unprecedented disruptions and volatility in recent years have stretched supply chains to breaking point....

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February 10, 2023

Anger meets optimism

Anger meets optimism February 10, 2023 As a new year dawns, I find myself facing the year ahead with a rather odd concoction of...

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