Angry mob sets fire to trucks in Boksburg
Looting, shooting, blazing trucks and police under fire.
Largest port in West and Central Africa named
It’s official. Tema Port will officially become the largest in terms of capacity in West and Central Africa once phase 1 of the MPS Terminal 3 has been completed.
Trucking truce brings violence to an end – for now
Real government intent to address the scourge of trucks being firebombed on South African roads because of apparent labour action became evident this morning with reports coming through of roadblocks on key highways.
Legal battle brewing over e-tolls
There’s a tricky legal battle brewing over the collection of e-tolls because, according to Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), Sanral had a legal obligation to halt its contract with the Electronic Toll Collections (ETC) company on Wednesday (December 2).
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk deploy Avantida by E2open in South Africa for street turns
Effective container management is vital for an efficient supply chain. Transport companies aim to avoid empty rides, long wait times at depots, congested areas around ports and terminals, along with other inefficiencies that lead to ballooning transport costs.
AfCFTA online trading platform launched
In a major step forward in the practical implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the Economic Commission for Africa has launched an online trading platform that will facilitate trading between buyers and suppliers when the agreement starts next year.
Shippers question weather-related excuse for bypassing Port of CT
Claims that inclement weather is the reason for vessels bypassing the Port of Cape Town have been called into question by the Exporters’ Club Western Cape (ECWC) which argues that the port is fully optimised at the moment with no cause for delays.
Ex Maersk COO takes over as CEO at MSC
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has appointed Soren Toft as chief executive officer, effective today.
World Net Logistics takes up new mantle as Rhenus Logistics
World Net Logistics officially became known as Rhenus Logistics South Africa today, December 1.
Murdered truck driver’s bereaved family speaks out
When Busani Dlamini died after he was shot next to his torched truck last Monday morning, it wasn’t just his three children who lost their father and bread winner.
