CEO of the Road Freight Association (RFA), Sharmini Naidoo, says the threat to the trucking industry in South Africa has never been more apparent that it is today. Naidoo was speaking at the RFA’s annual Road Freight Convention, held at the...
The Maersk Group has purchased 20 000 new containers for global distribution, with the first 170 arriving imminently in South Africa. This in an effort to further invest in the country and the local shipping industry, as well as support the...
Takt time is the average unit production time needed to meet customer demand. Tristan Wiggill discovers how one extra-heavy truck manufacturer is using Takt while ensuring safe assembly, quality product, and timeous delivery. Swede Tommy Svensson,...
Kenya’s extensive transport system includes road, rail, air, and coastal and inland waterways. The chief port is Mombasa, whose history predates the colonial era and which is now the largest port on the East African coast. It is operated by the...
