Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

November 14, 2024

Transnet is the economyโ€™s binding constraint

Transnet is the economyโ€™s binding constraint November 7, 2024 Despite improved electricity stability post-elections in 2024, CHRIS HATTINGH says South Africaโ€™s economic growth remains...

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November 14, 2024

Supply chain skills key to small business survival

Supply chain skills key to small business survival November 7, 2024 โ€œSmall, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have a crucial role to play in...

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November 14, 2024

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SAโ€™s dreams!

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SAโ€™s dreams! October 23, 2024 The end of the year is nigh! So, Iโ€™ve decided to have...

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November 14, 2024

Road freight breakthroughs needed to realise AfCFTAโ€™s potential

Road freight breakthroughs needed to realise AfCFTAโ€™s potential November 7, 2024 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds immense promise for unlocking interstate...

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October 18, 2024

Swings and roundabouts: The Maintenance pendulum (Part 3)

Swings and roundabouts: The Maintenance pendulum (Part 3) September 25, 2024 Vehicle maintenance (VM) contracts are becoming increasingly popular within the transport industry. In...

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October 18, 2024

Unpacked: How to calculate payload on a flat deck link

Unpacked: How to calculate payload on a flat deck link September 24, 2024 A FOCUS reader recently posed an interesting question: “What is the...

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October 18, 2024

People to see and places to beโ€ฆ

People to see and places to beโ€ฆ October 1, 2024 What exactly does transport mean for humankind? SHARMINI NAIDOO explains that we donโ€™t use...

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October 18, 2024

Dancing with death

Dancing with death September 30, 2024 Letโ€™s face it: truck drivers in South Africa often get a raw deal. Theyโ€™re the backbone of our...

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October 18, 2024

Does policy paralysis pay?

Does policy paralysis pay? September 30, 2024 The road freight industry has โ€œgrowed like Topsyโ€ and is now out of control. Nick PORร‰E explains...

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October 18, 2024

SAPICS 2025: โ€œInnovation in Motionโ€

SAPICS 2025: โ€œInnovation in Motionโ€ October 14, 2024 The annual SAPICS Conference, Africaโ€™s leading event for the supply chain profession, will be held from...

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October 18, 2024

A historic milestone for SACU!

A historic milestone for SACU! September 30, 2024 Earlier this year, a study of great significance within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) was...

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September 18, 2024

Swings and roundabouts:ย The Maintenance pendulum (Part 2)

Swings and roundabouts The Maintenance pendulum (Part 2) August 30, 2024 Vehicle maintenance (VM) contracts are becoming increasingly popular within the transport industry. Last...

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