Regulars
Regulars
FOcus on transport and Logistics
Our regular columns and sections are all contributions from leading industry figures.
Policy change or a mere shift?
Policy change or a mere shift? April 30, 2024 Can South Africa’s railways be resurrected? NICK PORÉE says the future of the economy depends...
Supply chain disruptions on the high seas
Supply chain disruptions on the high seas May 1, 2024 The vast majority of goods are still transported by sea. According to SAPICS (The...
For want of a nail
For want of a nail May 6, 2024 There are some valuable lessons to be learnt from nursery rhymes, says Jim Ward. Those lessons...
When good truckers go bad
When good truckers go bad May 14, 2024 A shocking book has revealed a gruesome pattern of women being murdered by truck drivers! Regular...
Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate
Bus industry B-BBEE stalemate May 21, 2024 SHARMINI NAIDOO writes that the bus industry is experiencing little good news, considerable uncertainty, and much frustration...
The pernicious effects of administered prices
The pernicious effects of administered prices April 5, 2024 Administered prices can have dire consequences when charged by dysfunctional state-owned entities, warns CHRIS HATTINGH....
A feather in the cap
A feather in the cap April 2, 2024 We work our equipment hard in Africa; unbelievably hard, in the opinion of some international experts,...
Earning Distinction in SA Inc’s Supply Chain
Earning Distinction in SA Inc’s Supply Chain April 8, 2024 There are many South African traders who engage compliantly in legitimate international trade –...
Loud and proud!
Loud and proud! April 23, 2024 I need to tell you that I am mighty proud of our industry. We’re doing a terrific job...
Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons!
Draft Public Transport Subsidy Policy throws cat among pigeons! April 25, 2024 Against the backdrop of a high fiscal deficit and rising debt burden,...
Transport and logistics: privatisation pioneers
Transport and logistics: privatisation pioneers April 25, 2024 Private initiative in South Africa has been the driving force in the country’s development, despite government...
Supply chain profession’s toughest year ever?
Supply chain profession’s toughest year ever? March 4, 2024 Supply chain management may be the toughest it has ever been in 2024. For some...
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