Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Anarchy and control in commercial road transport
Anarchy and control in commercial road transport December 16, 2020 It hasn’t been a good year for road transport in southern Africa, writes NICK...
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. I’m a glass-half-full...
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...
All roads lead to Kazangula – or do they?
All roads lead to Kazangula – or do they? November 13, 2020 With the opening of the new Kazangula bridge between Botswana and Zambia...
Truckers vs SANCATDRA: it’s a war!
Truckers vs SANCATDRA: it’s a war! November 17, 2020 An organisation called the South African National Cargo Transport Drivers Association (SANCATDRA) appears to be...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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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