Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

December 10, 2024

Call for speakers for 2025 SAPICS Conference

Call for speakers for 2025 SAPICS Conference November 26, 2024 Supply chain industry body SAPICS is looking for dynamic speakers for the 2025 SAPICS...

December 10, 2024

Will it ever be a government by the people, for the people?

Will it ever be a government by the people, for the people? December 10, 2024 South Africa’s democracy was built on the promise of...

December 10, 2024

The colour of love

The colour of love November 18, 2024 There are very few poems written for panel beaters or their close cousins, spray painters, but JIM...

November 14, 2024

Third-party rail access: can it work?

Third-party rail access: can it work? November 12, 2024 Since the 1980s, allowing private train operators access to previously monopolised, state-owned railway networks has...

November 14, 2024

The importance of participative management

The importance of participative management October 23, 2024 It is a proven fact that when employees understand why they are expected to do certain...

November 14, 2024

Transnet is the economy’s binding constraint

Transnet is the economy’s binding constraint November 7, 2024 Despite improved electricity stability post-elections in 2024, CHRIS HATTINGH says South Africa’s economic growth remains...

November 14, 2024

Good parenting means setting aside differences

Good parenting means setting aside differences November 5, 2024 In recent years, the South African government has faced numerous economic challenges, including balancing budget...

November 14, 2024

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SA’s dreams!

A Tesla Cybertruck for Cops? Only in SA’s dreams! October 23, 2024 The end of the year is nigh! So, I’ve decided to have...

November 14, 2024

Road freight breakthroughs needed to realise AfCFTA’s potential

Road freight breakthroughs needed to realise AfCFTA’s potential November 7, 2024 The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) holds immense promise for unlocking interstate...

November 14, 2024

Supply chain skills key to small business survival

Supply chain skills key to small business survival November 7, 2024 “Small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) have a crucial role to play in...

October 18, 2024

Swings and roundabouts: The Maintenance pendulum (Part 3)

Swings and roundabouts: The Maintenance pendulum (Part 3) September 25, 2024 Vehicle maintenance (VM) contracts are becoming increasingly popular within the transport industry. In...