Desperate shippers losing patience with Transnet’s inefficiency
The time for talk is over, shippers are demanding action from Transnet after another week of frustration.
SA drivers in high demand as global shortage bites
The global shortage of qualified truck drivers has sent the logistics industry worldwide into a tailspin – so much so that in the UK the army is on standby to ease driver-related fuel supply problems, if necessary.
China’s monopoly of container industry complete after Maersk deal
A transaction said to be netting Maersk $987.3 million will see the Danish line part with its box manufacturing subsidiary after China International Marine Containers (CIMC) succeeded in a lock-stock-and-barrel purchase of Maersk Container Industry (MCI).
DSV opens largest logistics centre in Africa
Today sees the inauguration by DSV of its new Gauteng headquarters, DSV Park Gauteng.
Schedule reliability – the shocking reality
Schedule reliability has plummeted to an all-time low, according to the latest Global Liner Performance report compiled by Sea-Intelligence, with August recording a mere 33.6%.
Costs continue to pile up for shippers
The worldwide container crunch is continuing to weigh heavily on the bottom line of shippers as the unavailability of boxes and related costs mount up while freight forwarders increasingly find themselves unable to cope with rising costs and crippling delays.
US box backlog not easing
The vessel build-up off America’s west coast now totals about 70 box ships, it was reported this morning, collectively representing a total capacity of 432 909 TEUs.
Finding solutions for supply chain disruption
From car components to baby cribs, socks and other stocks, Covid-related supply chain snags have caused disruption and delivery delays on a global scale, forcing traders to take a long, hard look at what used to be taken for granted – availability.
Pilotless drop-offs offer last-mile solution
Imagine clicking on an app, ordering a hot cuppa, and five minutes later – pronto! – your next caffeine fix is delivered courtesy of drone delivery in your own backyard.
SAA changes international schedule
SAA has already made sweeping changes to its brand-new international schedule.
