Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

February 21, 2023

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...

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February 21, 2023

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...

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February 14, 2023

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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February 10, 2023

Supply chain disruption will continue, warns SAPICS

Supply chain disruption will continue, warns SAPICS January 26, 2023 Unprecedented disruptions and volatility in recent years have stretched supply chains to breaking point....

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February 10, 2023

Anger meets optimism

Anger meets optimism February 10, 2023 As a new year dawns, I find myself facing the year ahead with a rather odd concoction of...

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February 3, 2023

Enforced speed limits will bathe our roads in blood

Enforced speed limits will bathe our roads in blood February 3, 2023 Amidst the noise and chaos of the spate of deadly heavy goods...

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January 19, 2023

Policy or Polly says?

Policy or Polly says? January 19, 2023 As we look forward to 2023, Nick PORÉE reviews the White Paper on National Transport Policy gazetted...

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January 19, 2023

National shipping company won’t fix basic trade flaws

National shipping company won’t fix basic trade flaws January 19, 2023 Is a national shipping company good or bad news for the South African...

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January 16, 2023

What does 2023 hold for the bus and coach industry?

What does 2023 hold for the bus and coach industry? January 16, 2023 https://focusontransport.co.za/wp-content/uploads/speaker/post-24917.mp3?cb=1677567947.mp3 After nearly three decades of uncertainty and the last three...

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December 15, 2022

Skills shortage could bring industry to its knees!

Skills shortage could bring industry to its knees! December 15, 2022 It is becoming more and more difficult to find people with the skills...

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December 15, 2022

Supply chain professionals hit the jackpot

Supply chain professionals hit the jackpot December 8, 2022 Not only do people working in supply chain management love their jobs, but their earning...

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December 5, 2022

Inefficient public transport systems affect more than just the economy

Inefficient public transport systems affect more than just the economy December 5, 2022 An efficient and integrated public transport system is vital for South...

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