Research by Stellenbosch University confirms that transport costs showed a drastic increase of 16.2 percent during 2010, compared to 2009, while inventory carrying costs decreased by 19.9 percent during the same period,” said Nadia Viljoen of...
Are the poor subsidising transportation costs for the rich? Why, in South Africa, should the poor subsidise air transport for the rich? At a time when national air carriers around the world are being found to be too costly for any government and...
Automated Cargo Management (ACM) and the submission of electronic manifests became a reality this past week. A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) and supporting information is attached to this email. The Association recommends that you...
The 7th of June 2012, marks the International Level Crossing Awareness Day. In a bid to celebrate and mark this day, Transnet Freight Rail, a division of Transnet Limited is embarking on a National Level Crossing and Safety Awareness Campaign with...
The costs of the first phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) have increased significantly to almost R90bn, ITWeb Financial reported. Democratic Alliance Gauteng transport spokesperson Neil Campbell said the entire project, not...
Plastic pollution is a problem – but the solution starts with recycling everything and anything we can, including plastic bags. We scoped out the largest plastic bag recycling facility in the world to see how it’s done. Check out our...
Carbon Track South Africa has announced the country’s first remote energy reporting device, which will enable consumers to have access to their energy data in real-time. This will unlock exactly how much energy is being used, generated and...
In alignment with their mandate of keeping the lights on, Eskom is committed to creating awareness around energy efficiency. Campaigns such as 49M attest to this. 49M is an initiative endorsed by government and business partners aimed at getting...
A ground-breaking collaboration between IMPERIAL Logistics company North East Carriers (NEC) and client Lafarge culminated today in the launch of a new “tear drop” trailer that will set new standards for sustainable transportation in Africa. NEC MD...
