Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Growth requires adoption of speedy reforms
Growth requires adoption of speedy reforms April 11, 2023 While South Africa finds itself in a perilous position right now, all is not lost....
Early movers embrace electric truck technologies
Early movers embrace electric truck technologies May 3, 2023 Fresh from a trip to Sweden and a drive in the new Volvo FH Electric...
Wanted: a bionic supply chain?
Wanted: a bionic supply chain? April 17, 2023 Want to find out more about a bionic supply chain that leverages the best that both...
Towing a trailer? Read this first
Towing a trailer? Read this first April 25, 2023 There are several laws to adhere to when towing a trailer. This doesn’t just apply...
Pre-positioning vital for effective humanitarian relief
Pre-positioning vital for effective humanitarian relief April 3, 2023 Last-mile deliveries don’t only apply to commercial undertakings; they’re equally important when it comes to...
Farewell to a bus and coach legend
Farewell to a bus and coach legend May 2, 2023 Bazil Govender, SABOA’s executive manager, is leaving the association at the end of April....
Road to Rail: The Elusive Holy Grail?
Road to Rail: The Elusive Holy Grail? April 5, 2023 Once again, we’re hearing that South Africa needs to move freight from road to...
Soft Rubber, Hard Roads
Soft Rubber, Hard Roads March 31, 2023 When calculating operating costs, averages are often used for budgeting, but they should always be treated with...
SAPICS and SAAFF join forces for conference
SAPICS and SAAFF join forces for conference March 7, 2023 Supply chain practitioners from around the world will meet in Cape Town from 11...
Open letter to the new Minister of Transport
Open letter to the new Minister of Transport March 29, 2023 The new Minister of Transport has a lot on her plate. GAVIN KELLY,...
Strategic chaos
Strategic chaos March 9, 2023 South Africa’s transport and logistics industry is facing a challenging period of ideologically and politically induced “frictions” and obstacles...
Please Madame Minister…
Please Madame Minister… March 29, 2023 Minister of Transport Fikile Mbalula is gone. Well, gone from the Department of Transport – which can only...