Developing story: Botswana announces single drop-off decision
More detail is still coming in following a reported decision by the government of Botswana to reserve 100% of domestic courier freight for local operators.
Zambia to reserve 50% of cargo transport for its own
The government of Zambia has announced that it will imminently formalise the implementation of a Statutory Instrument (SI) that will reserve 50% of all imports and exports for local transport companies
OPINION: SADC head honcho living in cloud cuckoo land?
One of the many “tangible successes” that the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has achieved while it was headed up by Tanzania is the easing of border restrictions
Fanta Grape parades as red wine as industry gets innovative
It seems that some full bottles of Fanta Grape may not be the soft drink favoured by children and teetotallers with a sweet tooth – but rather be parading as red wine.
Hauliers warned about truck torching
Transporters are advised to proceed with caution in the Lichtenburg area after three trucks were torched.
Innovation will drive post-Covid supply chains
Covid-19 is disrupting economies and changing the way supply chains work – and while the full impact is some way off from being fully understood, supply chains will need to innovate to adapt to a new way of working.
No bail for employee who used Prasa assets to open own rail supplier
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) has welcomed the decision by the Germiston Magistrate’s Court to deny bail to Pontsho Moyo, a manager at the agency’s Elsburg depot who allegedly stole the agency's assets.
‘Covid nationalism’ stifles globalisation
A counter-globalisation trend seems to have taken root in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, rampaging through world markets and prompting countries to implement trade protectionist strategies referred to in certain circles as “Covid nationalism”.
Initiatives and investments are transforming Port of Durban
The Port of Durban is pulling out all the stops to keep its customers satisfied.
Saldanha’s iron ore terminal volumes on track despite lockdown restrictions
Transnet Port Terminals’ (TPT) Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal (IOT) has loaded 15.6 million tons in the first four months of the 2020/21 financial year, meeting 76% of its contract obligations, despite Covid-19 restrictions.
