Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

October 20, 2020

Border Management Authority: Consolidation or complication?

Border Management Authority: Consolidation or complication? October 20, 2020 Given our desperate need to grow the economy, it is hoped that the Border Management...

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October 20, 2020

Can regional trade recover post-Covid?

Can regional trade recover post-Covid? October 20, 2020 There is much that needs to be done to facilitate smooth regional trade post-Covid The African...

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October 20, 2020

Border posts in southern Africa: costly chaos

Border posts in southern Africa: costly chaos October 20, 2020 Border posts in this region have never been renowned for efficiency, to be honest....

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September 21, 2020

Ensure you are covered!

Ensure you are covered! September 21, 2020 In the freight-forwarding and logistics industry, it is common for high-value cargo to be placed in the...

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September 21, 2020

Obstacles and solutions for regional trade

Obstacles and solutions for regional trade September 21, 2020 The current method of moving goods in intraregional and interregional trade in the East and...

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September 21, 2020

A legend steps down

A legend steps down September 21, 2020 After 17 years with FOCUS, Vic Oliver has decided to hang up his writing hat. It is...

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August 15, 2020

A lien you can lean on

A lien you can lean on August 15, 2020 Clauses contained in standard trading terms can provide a level of protection for a freight...

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August 15, 2020

Transist Bureau rocks!

Transist Bureau rocks! August 15, 2020 The Transist Bureau has been doing a sensational job of helping transport operators avoid the pitfalls associated with...

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August 15, 2020

Drivers are trucking Covid to Botswana – really?

Drivers are trucking Covid to Botswana – really? August 15, 2020 Truck drivers are the arch-enemy of the people of Botswana right now. Because,...

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July 10, 2020

Testing times at South African ports thanks to Covid-19

Testing times at South African ports thanks to Covid-19 July 10, 2020 The Covid-19 lockdown regulations have found freight forwarding companies in South Africa...

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July 9, 2020

Covid-19 and the transport industry: complete chaos!

Covid-19 and the transport industry: complete chaos! July 9, 2020 Covid-19 has had a massive impact on the transport industry! It has also revealed...

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July 9, 2020

A bloodbath is looming!

A bloodbath is looming! July 9, 2020 If certain individuals have their way, lots of truck drivers will be murdered this month Recently, we...

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