Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

November 17, 2023

Private sector to the rescue!

Private sector to the rescue! November 10, 2023 The Western Cape is facing an export crisis, and it needs to bring in the cavalry....

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November 17, 2023

SA needs a port in a storm

SA needs a port in a storm November 13, 2023 Congestion at South African ports is crippling the countryโ€™s economy, further increasing costs. CHRIS...

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November 1, 2023

FESARTA introduces training programme

FESARTA introduces training programme November 1, 2023 The Federation of East and Southern Africa Road Transport Associations (Fesarta) has introduced an innovative training programme....

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November 1, 2023

From hero to zero

From hero to zero November 1, 2023 I was so chuffed to take a ride in the incredible Volta Zero at the recent IAA...

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October 27, 2023

Revealed: how SA can achieve a functioning rail freight network โ€“ Part 1

Revealed: how SA can achieve a functioning rail freight network โ€“ Part 1 October 27, 2023 Do you fancy the idea of a functioning...

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October 24, 2023

Substantive reforms are within reach

Substantive reforms are within reach October 24, 2023 The latest Macro Review from the Centre for Risk Analysis, entitled SAโ€™s Transport Blues, contains some...

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October 24, 2023

Freight rail and ports crisis in the spotlight

Freight rail and ports crisis in the spotlight October 23, 2023 Urgency and hope were the key messages delivered in an important update on...

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October 24, 2023

To regulate, or not to regulate

To regulate, or not to regulate October 24, 2023 Questions abound when it comes to the future of the Transport Appeal Tribunal (TAT), writes...

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October 24, 2023

Freight Awards a testament to transport industry’s dedication

Freight Awards a testament to transport industry’s dedication October 24, 2023 The second Annual South African Freight Awards gala banquet took place recently in...

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October 10, 2023

Bidding farewell to old friends

Time to bid farewell October 9, 2023 When is it time to say goodbye to a truck? JIM WARD says that old trucks cannot...

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September 28, 2023

How to react when someone drops the ball

How to react when someone drops the ball September 12, 2023 Employees within the transport sector make mistakes, as indeed do individuals in any...

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September 28, 2023

Unpacking the diesel debacle

Unpacking the diesel debacle September 12, 2023 What does the unforgiving upward march in the price of diesel mean for South African road freight...

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