Paperless bill of lading ‘not just a dream’
The dematerialisation of the bill of lading is well under way. “It’s here and now,” said Gadi Ruschin, the co-founder and CEO of digital solution provider WAVE BL.
New solution for fertiliser imports via Maputo Corridor
DP World Maputo has developed and implemented a new supply chain solution that provides southern African importers of fertiliser and similar commodities with an effective and reliable option using the Maputo Corridor, according to a statement released today.
Maersk’s rumoured new acquisition underscores its logistics ambitions
Rumours that AP Moller Maersk is in discussions to take over Hamburg-based freight forwarder Senator International reinforces the company’s repeatedly articulated ambition to extend the scope of its service offering beyond shipping.
BORDER BEAT: Free flow at Beitbridge the new norm
The latest set of evening throughput figures recorded from dawn to dusk at Beitbridge supports the notion that the recent introduction of standard operating procedures (SOPs) at the border post is continuing to prevent congestion.
SAA washes its hands of Mango
Mango Airlines’ business rescue practitioner, Sipho Sono, has proposed that the airline’s operations should be resumed as soon as possible, ideally by December, to take advantage of demand in the market and, importantly, to ensure the LCC preserves its route rights and licences, which may be critical for an investor buying the business.
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).
Grim outlook as petrol tests R20/l
As consumers digest the reality of the November fuel price hikes announced by the minister of energy on Sunday (November 1), there’s little good news on the horizon.
Eskom – it’s not looking good
Three steps forward, four steps back.
That’s the kind of ‘sense’ to be made when power utility Eskom announces that three power generating units have been repaired – at Kendal, Camden and Medupi.
Cosco chair packs it in
Xu Lirong will be stepping down as chairman and party secretary of China’s state-owned carrier, Cosco Shipping, after reaching the mandated retirement age of parastatal employees.
Another acquisition, additional aircraft and record results
A P Moller - Maersk today announced the acquisition of Hamburg-based logistics company Senator International, confirming the ‘rumours’ reported by Freight News on Friday (https://rb.gy/wflrdj).
