Regulars

Regulars

FOcus on transport and Logistics

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

May 26, 2023

Good news at last!

Good news at last! May 26, 2023 I donโ€™t know about the rest of you, but I am so done with bad news. Iโ€™ve...

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May 24, 2023

Do you know the rules for abnormal vehicles?

Do you know the rules for abnormal vehicles? May 24, 2023 Abnormal vehicles are specially classified in terms of regulation 21(1)(g) of the National...

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May 12, 2023

Supply chains: critical to global ESG imperative

Supply chains: critical to global ESG imperative May 12, 2023 Circular and sustainable supply chains must be on the agenda of all organisations aiming to future-proof...

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May 3, 2023

Take a bow, South Africa!

Take a bow, South Africa! April 28, 2023 The World Bank has released its 2023 Logistics Performance Index reportโ€ฆ and South Africa has done...

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May 3, 2023

Growth requires adoption of speedy reforms

Growth requires adoption of speedy reforms April 11, 2023 While South Africa finds itself in a perilous position right now, all is not lost....

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May 3, 2023

Early movers embrace electric truck technologies

Early movers embrace electric truck technologies May 3, 2023 Fresh from a trip to Sweden and a drive in the new Volvo FH Electric...

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May 3, 2023

Wanted: a bionic supply chain?

Wanted: a bionic supply chain? April 17, 2023 Want to find out more about a bionic supply chain that leverages the best that both...

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May 3, 2023

Towing a trailer? Read this first

Towing a trailer? Read this first April 25, 2023 There are several laws to adhere to when towing a trailer. This doesnโ€™t just apply...

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May 3, 2023

Pre-positioning vital for effective humanitarian relief

Pre-positioning vital for effective humanitarian relief April 3, 2023 Last-mile deliveries donโ€™t only apply to commercial undertakings; theyโ€™re equally important when it comes to...

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May 3, 2023

Farewell to a bus and coach legend

Farewell to a bus and coach legend May 2, 2023 Bazil Govender, SABOAโ€™s executive manager, is leaving the association at the end of April....

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April 5, 2023

Road to Rail: The Elusive Holy Grail?

Road to Rail: The Elusive Holy Grail? April 5, 2023 Once again, weโ€™re hearing that South Africa needs to move freight from road to...

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March 31, 2023

Soft Rubber, Hard Roads

Soft Rubber, Hard Roads March 31, 2023 When calculating operating costs, averages are often used for budgeting, but they should always be treated with...

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