Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Bah humbug! Transnet ruins Xmas… and SA too
Bah humbug! Transnet ruins Xmas… and SA too December 13, 2023 It’s Christmas! But instead of saying “Ho, Ho, Ho,” another expression springs to...
Revealed: how SA can achieve a functioning rail freight network – Part 2
Revealed: how SA can achieve a functioning rail freight network – Part 2 November 3, 2023 Do you fancy the idea of a functioning...
Rail-to-road rampage!
Rail-to-road rampage! November 7, 2023 It’s a perfect storm: poor management, idle locomotives, cable theft and ageing equipment have combined to bring Transnet to...
All the lonely drivers
All the lonely drivers November 9, 2023 One of the single biggest disadvantages of driving a truck is loneliness. NICCI SCOTT-ANDERSON ponders this fact...
“Please Remit Beer, Brooms, or Stones…”
“Please Remit Beer, Brooms, or Stones…” November 13, 2023 Back in AD 69, Emperor Vespasian generated significant revenue by taxing the trade in urine...
Supply chain metamorphosis at SAPICS conference
Supply chain metamorphosis at SAPICS conference November 14, 2023 In today’s volatile business environment, supply chains have had to undergo a significant transformation; they...
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....
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 country’s economy, further increasing costs. CHRIS...
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....
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...
Revealed: how SA can achieve a functioning rail freight network – Part 1
Revealed: how SA can achieve a functioning rail freight network – Part 1 October 27, 2023 Do you fancy the idea of a functioning...
Substantive reforms are within reach
Substantive reforms are within reach October 24, 2023 The latest Macro Review from the Centre for Risk Analysis, entitled SA’s Transport Blues, contains some...
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