Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

September 18, 2024

National truck stop framework study underway

National truck stop framework study underway September 10, 2024 Truck drivers in South Africa spend an inordinate amount of time at truck stops, but...

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September 18, 2024

AI: Embrace it, hate it, or “embate” it?

AI: Embrace it, hate it, or “embate” it? September 2, 2024 Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it is permeating every part of our...

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September 18, 2024

Is the Government of National Utility good GNUs for transport?

Is the Government of National Utility good GNUs for transport? September 2, 2024 As we now have a Government of National Unity (GNU), NICK...

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September 18, 2024

Let there be light

Let there be light September 17, 2024 According to Genesis 1.3, in the beginning “God said, ‘let there be light,’ and there was light”....

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September 18, 2024

Supply chain education is essential

Supply chain education is essential September 17, 2024 Supply chains have never been as volatile as they are today, impacted by health crises like...

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August 26, 2024

Let’s hear it for the ladies!

Let’s hear it for the ladies! August 12, 2024 This month, we’re celebrating the achievements of leading ladies within South Africa’s transport and logistics...

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August 26, 2024

Executing public-private partnerships in transport infrastructure

Executing public-private partnerships in transport infrastructure July 29, 2024 A public private partnership (PPP) has been mooted by many as the solution to South...

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August 26, 2024

Avoiding the easiest of own goals

Avoiding the easiest of own goals August 14, 2024 According to the National Treasury, South Africa’s GDP growth has averaged 0.8% per year since...

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August 26, 2024

Dividing the pie

Dividing the pie August 5, 2024 The establishment of South Africa’s Government of National Unity has seen the appointment of some new government ministers,...

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August 26, 2024

AI to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains

AI to strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains August 26, 2024 Can artificial intelligence (AI) predict a drug shortage before it starts? This was one of...

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August 26, 2024

Swings and roundabouts: The maintenance pendulum

Swings and roundabouts: The maintenance pendulum August 2, 2024 Vehicle maintenance (VM) contracts are becoming increasingly popular within the transport industry. In the first...

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August 26, 2024

Transport lacking motion: Creecy’s crisis point

Transport lacking motion: Creecy’s crisis point August 26, 2024 What should Barbara Creecy, the new Minister of Transport, be focusing on? NICK PORÉE explains…...

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