Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
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...
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...
Drivers are trucking Covid to Botswana โ really?
Drivers are trucking Covid to Botswana โ really? August 15, 2020 Truck drivers are the arch-enemy of the people of Botswana right now. Because,...
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...
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...
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...
Jackknifes: not always the driverโs fault
While drivers of heavy articulated vehicles are often blamed when their vehicles jackknife, sometimes these incidents are beyond their control Two recent horrific road...
COVID-19: Does your insurance cover your risk?
At the time of writing, as the national lockdown moves into Stage 4, fortunately the government has realised that without transport there is absolutely...
Can one stop border posts work? Part two
We take a look at what needs to be done in order to fix the inefficient border posts in the southern African region. In...
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