The transport and logistics industry is just not ‘hip’ enough to attract talent. The industry needs complete makeover, says a Pricewaterhouse Coopers report. Pay is a turn-off and training is vital for survival, transport and logistics companies...
Transnet expects to double grain tonnages transported over the seven years of its expansion plan. Even so, this will still fall short of industry requirements. Albert Swart, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) executive manager of sales & marketing for...
In an article published by the Mail & Guardian, Gautrain concession company, Bombardier, was accused of drawing up a “sleazy ‘capture plan’ to win over decision-makers and gained inside information on its competitor’s bid while...
Water scarcity has become a global debate. As such, the following quote is very apt: “The next war in the Middle East will be fought over water, not politics – 1985”. The same man was also quoted as saying: “Water will be more important than oil...
According to the EPA, the average American produces about four pounds of garbage per day. That’s around three quarters of a tonne over the course of a year. The trash that doesn’t get composted or recycled inevitably ends up in a...
Transport minister Sibusiso Ndebele was no doubt axed from the portfolio due to the controversial e-toll issue, says Democratic Alliance (DA) transport shadow minister, Ian Ollis. In his third Cabinet reshuffle in three years, president Jacob Zuma...
Global transportation and logistics companies will need to find more than 17 million more workers over the next 10 years. However, the industry has an image problem and needs a complete makeover to remain competitive, according to a new report by...
Metrorail in the Western Cape has admitted that its plans to improve service and security are long overdue. About 100 security guards as well as army reservists have already been deployed to address the security concerns. With about 700 000 people...
Easyjet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s bid to launch a low-cost airline in Africa took a step forward yesterday as his cash shell partner bought regional carrier Fly540. Rubicon, the investment vehicle that started life as a software company,...
Claire Bisseker spoke to Wesgro CEO Nils Flaatten about SAA’s withdrawal of direct London-Cape Town flights. What is your reaction to SAA’s move? We’re disappointed and while we accept the case SAA is making — that the price of fuel has increased...
