The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has defended its management of the agency’s finances despite the auditor-general highlighting R3.3 billion in irregular expenditure in its latest financial statements. This irregular...
Of the 1.7 billion tonnes of cargo moved around South Africa during 2012, 88.5% was transported on road versus the 11.5% carried on rail. Although rail’s portion is only slightly up from its comparative 11.1% share in 2010, projects like the fuel...
The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) will host its fifth annual congress, from 8-9 October 2013 at the Hilton, Sandton. David Logan, CEO of SAAFF, says, “The freight forwarding market has been a major beneficiary of an...
Imperial Logistics has acquired a 60% stake in bulk transporter KWS Carriers with the new acquisition slotting into the group’s Bulk Commodity Services division. KWS Carriers, an accredited RTMS haulier provides short, medium and long haul bulk...
From early 2014 IAG Cargo, the freight business of British Airways and Iberia will increase flights between London Heathrow and the Middle East and Africa. Tony Snell, Regional Commercial Manager for the Middle East and Africa at IAG Cargo says,...
Despite the current economic situation, Paramount Trailers has seen steady growth and as a result has expanded its sales force to include a Sales Director and Senior Sales Executive. Paulo Ribeiro, Financial Director at Paramount Trailers says, “As...
Tuffy Brands, SA’s first accredited recycled refuse bag manufacturer, has introduced South Africa’s first 100% recycled insect repellent bag. The refuse bags contain Vital Protection by HHL technology, previously used for protection against...
South Africa’s waste management challenges include a growing population and economy, increasingly complex waste streams and a limited understanding of waste flows. “The policy and regulatory environment does not promote waste hierarchy.” This is...
Biogas plant manufacturer Weltec Biopower GmbH has made the next step in its successful export strategy, as together with the partner Domaix Energie in Alsace, the company from Germany has started rolling out four agricultural biogas plant projects...
