Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Road to rail: sensible or suicide?
Road to rail: sensible or suicide? March 1, 2023 The choice of transport mode should theoretically depend on transport economic principles, but recently the...
SABOA collaborates to promote safety and recognise bus drivers
SABOA collaborates to promote safety and recognise bus drivers March 14, 2023 This year, some key initiatives will bring the bus and coach industry’s...
Transnet plans are likely to run out of steam
Transnet plans are likely to run out of steam March 13, 2023 South Africa’s perennially underperforming railways and ports are acting as a constant...
“Early Bird” discount offered for 45th annual SAPICS Conference
“Early Bird” discount offered for 45th annual SAPICS Conference February 24, 2023 “Early Birds” have until 31 March 2023 to quality for discounted fees for...
Budget speech or cartoon?
Budget speech or cartoon? February 24, 2023 Jonathan Shapiro – aka Zapiro – must be one of our country’s greatest assets. Watching the Budget...
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...
Is it time for change?
Is it time for change? February 16, 2023 This month, the Southern African Bus Operators’ Association (SABOA) hosted a two-day bus and coach industry...
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...
Lies, damned lies and rates
Lies, damned lies and rates February 27, 2023 Don’t ever let anyone tell you that being in the transport game is easy, writes JIM...
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...
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...
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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