Expect supply chain bottlenecks for next two years
Supply chain disruptions can be expected for the next two years at least, DP World Chairman and CEO Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem said in media interviews during the opening of the Dubai Expo 2020.
Truck queue builds on Bayhead Road
Frequent readers of Freight News probably get a little tired of always reading about truck drivers sitting in queues, waiting for the Rip van Winkles officiating at the various points of entry to sloth into action.
Heavy rains could be good and bad news
Above-average rainfall could disrupt transport routes throughout Southern Africa, with the Southern Africa Climate Outlook Forum (Sarcof) predicting that most of the countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are likely to receive normal to above-normal rainfall between October and March 2022.
August shipping volumes lowest in three years
Transnet’s ransomware attack in August had a greater impact on volumes than the July “insurrection” which closed the port of Durban for several days.
Bye-bye Beitbridge backlogs (hopefully) as new era begins
It’s all systems go for Monday’s official opening of the revamped facilities by Zimborders at Beitbridge, a move that will hopefully herald a new era for the notoriously troubled crossing.
Ports operating well below capacity
All of South Africa’s ports are operating well below their design capacity.
Maersk’s relentless e-commerce acquisition trail continues
A.P. Moller - Maersk’s appetite for acquisition – particularly in the e-commerce sector – appears to be insatiable.
SA on parade at Dubai expo
As part of government’s efforts to revive the economy, find sustainable ways to recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and create opportunities for inclusive growth, South Africa will participate in the EXPO2020 Dubai.
Logistics SMMEs can now apply for import finance
Access to finance is an issue for small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) across various sectors, but those involved in imports, freight forwarding and logistics have effectively been excluded from the finance market, says fintech executive Eli Michal.
New brand for neutral consolidator
Neutral consolidator CFR Freight has unveiled its new visual identity and brand positioning – a move that has been well received in the logistics industry.
