Because of bad road infrastructure and long waiting times at borders posts, 90% of intra-Africa freight is transported by air. Charles Brewer, MD of the sub-Saharan African operations of DHL Express, says this is why logistics in Africa can be as...
The construction of a 100 metre long bridge over the Hennops River forms part of a 22 month contract awarded to Esorfranki Civils for the building of a 4.2 km dual carriageway. Piling for the new bridge, being undertaken by Esorfranki Geotechnical,...
The main railway line from Gauteng to Zimbabwe divides the suburbs of Nirvana and Westenburg in Polokwane but, as there is currently no formal road or rail crossings for these communities, people are crossing the railway line informally. Initiated...
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) is hitting the long road with Ford’s new Ranger on this year’s Blacktop Rally. The exclusive event takes place from 29 April until 4 May 2012 and will see teams traversing 3 500km of back roads,...
Imprerial Logistics, a global leader in logistics and supply chain management, has acquired a 70% stake in Le Grange Transport. This Tulbagh-based business has been perating since 1988, serving mainly the Western Cape fruit industry and operating...
By now most travelers know the Transportation Security Administration’s carry-on rules: Don’t bring bottles of liquids more than 3.4 ounces; don’t wrap presents because they may be inspected; don’t bring knives or sharp objects....
As a global company with ships calling at ports in Africa, Europe, the Far East, India and the Americas, Safmarine had not withdrawn any ships from service despite a downturn that has affected most of the industry, Grant Daly, its chief executive,...
Motorists are in for yet another petrol price hike as the department of minerals and energy is expected to announce another double-digit rise next week. It’s the fifth increase this year, during which the price has already rocketed beyond a...
Minibus taxis and buses will have to pay e-tolls until regulations regarding exemptions are finalised, according to a report on Tuesday. Business Report said regulations relating to toll exemptions had not been finalised, with the transport...
