Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

August 26, 2023

Brighter days ahead?

Brighter days ahead? August 10, 2023 The problems that plague South Africaโ€™s ports have been well documented over the years. But, says CHRIS HATTINGH,...

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August 15, 2023

Advertorial: The vehicle that takes your business seriously

Advertorial: The vehicle that takes your business seriously August 15, 2023 When it comes to choosing the right vehicle for your business, you want...

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August 10, 2023

Permissible maximum masses unpacked

Permissible maximum masses unpacked August 9, 2023 Do you need to determine the payload of a goods vehicle or combination of vehicles? You must...

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July 28, 2023

Logistics and Transnet are wrecking our countryโ€™s growth!

Logistics and Transnet are wrecking our countryโ€™s growth! July 6, 2023 A fascinating (if depressing) report has revealed that logistics and Transnet are among...

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July 28, 2023

Navigating political uncertainty

Navigating political uncertainty July 21, 2023 Policy uncertainty increases risk, garners negative investor sentiment, inhibits growth, and impedes clear decision making and forward planning....

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July 28, 2023

Beware the signals we sendโ€ฆ

Beware the signals we sendโ€ฆ July 14, 2023 Capital investments, much like water, follow the path of least resistance. CHRIS HATTINGH warns that if...

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July 28, 2023

Corridor Management Institutions needed for efficient cross-border tradeย 

Corridor Management Institutions needed for efficient cross-border tradeย  July 25, 2023 Corridor Management Institutions are vitally important for efficient cross-border trade, writes DEVLYN NAIDOO....

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July 28, 2023

Logistics in crisis!

Logistics in crisis! July 28, 2023 The South African economy and logistics system is underperforming at zero GDP growth and there are no plans...

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July 10, 2023

RFA condemns truck attacks

RFA condemns truck attacks July 10, 2023 The Road Freight Association (RFA) cannot believe that the scenes that unfolded on the N3 highway in...

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July 6, 2023

We donโ€™t talk anymore

We donโ€™t talk anymore July 6, 2023 Do you believe that trucks โ€œtalkโ€ to drivers, or that roads โ€œtalkโ€ to trucks? JIM WARD believes...

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June 28, 2023

Are quality regulations an exercise in futility?

Are quality regulations an exercise in futility? May 31, 2023 An effective harmonised โ€œquality regulationโ€ system was mooted back in 2010. What has happened...

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June 28, 2023

Catalysing SA Inc as a supply chainย 

Catalysing SA Inc as a supply chainย  May 31, 2023 South Africa needs to catalyse its supply chain, and DEVLYN NAIDOO explains how this...

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