Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

May 3, 2023

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....

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May 3, 2023

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...

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May 3, 2023

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...

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May 3, 2023

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...

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May 3, 2023

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...

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May 3, 2023

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....

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April 5, 2023

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...

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March 31, 2023

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...

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March 29, 2023

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...

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March 29, 2023

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,...

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March 29, 2023

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...

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March 29, 2023

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...

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