Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

February 19, 2021

Transport pricing: private sector safe โ€“ for now

Transport pricing: private sector safe โ€“ for now February 19, 2021 What does the Economic Regulation of Transport Bill 2018 mean to transport operators?...

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February 19, 2021

Transport costs strangle economic growth

Transport costs strangle economic growth February 19, 2021 The administered costs of input factors to road freight transport (and many industries) are contributing to...

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February 19, 2021

Meet the coolest bakkie on the planet!

Meet the coolest bakkie on the planet! February 19, 2021 I have found my new bakkie! You can watch it in action on the...

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February 5, 2021

The changing landscape of managing risk

The changing landscape of managing risk February 5, 2021 Strategies that manage both daily and exceptional risks along the supply chain have changed. Companies...

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February 5, 2021

Corona stuck around. So what?

Corona stuck around. So what? February 5, 2021 A meme inspired by WALL-E, the 2008 movie (American computer-animated science-fiction romance) about the lonely robot...

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February 4, 2021

Changing catalysts

Changing catalysts February 4, 2021 Border post protocols have always been a problem; Covid-19 has really just highlighted those with tragic consequences. This scenario...

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December 17, 2020

Freight companies concerned about highway upgrades

Freight companies concerned about highway upgrades December 16, 2020 The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has announced an upgrade of the N2 on...

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December 17, 2020

Anarchy and control in commercial road transport

Anarchy and control in commercial road transport December 16, 2020 It hasnโ€™t been a good year for road transport in southern Africa, writes NICK...

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December 16, 2020

What a LOUSY year

What a LOUSY year December 16, 2020 Anyone who knows me will tell you this: I always try to remain positive. Iโ€™m a glass-half-full...

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November 18, 2020

Beware of liability for theft by an employee!

Beware of liability for theft by an employee! November 13, 2020 When is an employer liable to a customer for theft of goods by...

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November 18, 2020

All roads lead to Kazangula โ€“ or do they?

All roads lead to Kazangula โ€“ or do they? November 13, 2020 With the opening of the new Kazangula bridge between Botswana and Zambia...

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November 18, 2020

Truckers vs SANCATDRA: itโ€™s a war!

Truckers vs SANCATDRA: itโ€™s a war! November 17, 2020 An organisation called the South African National Cargo Transport Drivers Association (SANCATDRA) appears to be...

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