Logistics major acquires tanker company Barloworld Logistics has announced its acquisition of Ecosse Tankers. The move is in line with the company’s strategy to grow its services and expand expertise in the chemical, fuels and hazardous goods sectors, CEO Steve Ford said. The agreement was effective from April 30, 2012. New trailer design brings big fuel-saving benefits IMPERIAL Logistics company North East Carriers (NEC) and client Lafarge have joined forces to launch a new “tear drop” trailer that is expected to achieve fuel saving benefits of 9-13%. Thousands of motorists arrested in road safety blitz More than 24000 motorists have been arrested in the first quarter of 2012 as part of the New National Rolling Enforcement Plan (NREP) and million-a-month vehicle check announced by Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele in October 2010. ‘Achilles heel’ of mining in Mozambique The potential for coal production in the Moatize basin, estimated at 100 million tons per year, will be difficult to achieve due to the lack of transport and distribution infrastructure in the country, according to mining operators quoted by Mozambican daily newspaper Notícias, reports macauhub. Cabinet to appeal e-tolling interdict Cabinet has decided to appeal the court decision granting an interdict against e-tolling on Gauteng’s main freeways. “Cabinet has taken a decision to appeal the interim order to stop the e-tolling. Furthermore, government only received the written judgment late yesterday. Our lawyers are studying this judgment and will advise the executive in due course,” Cabinet spokesperson Jimmy Manyi announced on Thursday.
