Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

June 25, 2024

Unpacking SAโ€™s ports and logistics crises

Unpacking SAโ€™s ports and logistics crises June 18, 2024 The leading event in Africa for supply chain professionals, the 46th annual SAPICS Conference, was...

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June 25, 2024

Navigating towards an intact SA logistics network

Navigating towards an intact SA logistics network June 13, 2024 An intact logistics network is essential for the survival of the country, says DEVLYN...

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June 25, 2024

Metallica makes musical magic: Nothing Else Matters

Metallic makes musical magic: Nothing Else Matters June 13, 2024 I love my job. One of many reasons why is the opportunity to enjoy...

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June 25, 2024

Elections done and dusted: what now?

Elections done and dusted: what now? June 4, 2024 The elections are done and dusted and many South Africans are probably heaving a sigh...

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May 21, 2024

Policy change or a mere shift?

Policy change or a mere shift? April 30, 2024 Can South Africaโ€™s railways be resurrected? NICK PORร‰E says the future of the economy depends...

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May 21, 2024

Supply chain disruptions on the high seas

Supply chain disruptions on the high seas May 1, 2024 The vast majority of goods are still transported by sea. According to SAPICS (The...

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May 21, 2024

For want of a nail

For want of a nail May 6, 2024 There are some valuable lessons to be learnt from nursery rhymes, says Jim Ward. Those lessons...

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May 21, 2024

When good truckers go bad

When good truckers go bad May 14, 2024 A shocking book has revealed a gruesome pattern of women being murdered by truck drivers! Regular...

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May 21, 2024

Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate

Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate May 21, 2024 SHARMINI NAIDOO writes that the bus industry is experiencing little good news, considerable uncertainty, and much frustration...

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April 25, 2024

The pernicious effects of administered prices

The pernicious effects of administered prices April 5, 2024 Administered prices can have dire consequences when charged by dysfunctional state-owned entities, warns CHRIS HATTINGH....

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April 25, 2024

A feather in the cap

A feather in the cap April 2, 2024 We work our equipment hard in Africa; unbelievably hard, in the opinion of some international experts,...

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April 25, 2024

Earning Distinction in SA Incโ€™s Supply Chain

Earning Distinction in SA Incโ€™s Supply Chain April 8, 2024 There are many South African traders who engage compliantly in legitimate international trade โ€“...

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