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Smart truck range meets logistics needs
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multinational automotive company Tata Motors’ Ultra new-generation smart truck range, launched in February in South Africa, aims to address the diverse needs of fleet owners across a variety of... 


EV charging network expansion progressing
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is midway through its project with electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Chargify to expand the local charging network, by... 


‘Unconscionable’ to return allocated money instead of fixing potholes – Creecy
26th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says “immediate attention” will be given to the “critical issue” of the underspending of funding allocated to road maintenance and road construction by both... 


Self-propelled railcars, partnerships key to sustainable transportation
26th July 2024

US railcar and technology manufacturer Intramotev has successfully deployed the world’s first self-propelled battery-electric railcar in a traditional freight train, and this is viewed as a major... 


Manufacturer commits to providing innovative solutions
26th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Specialised industrial rubber moulding manufacturer MasQtec asserts that its ability to harness cutting-edge technology to reverse engineer and develop rail solutions within its manufacturing... 


Long-standing relationships key
26th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion product supplier Timken states that its ability to build meaningful business relationships in the railway industry over the past 90 years has provided a... 


African airlines forecast to acquire 600 new smaller jetliners and turboprops by 2043
25th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Over the next 20 years, African airlines will acquire 380 new jet airliners in the small single-aisle (or small narrowbody) segment – that is, aircraft with fewer than 150 seats – and 220 new... 


Nearly three-quarters of investors unsatisfied with quality of ESG reporting
25th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Law firm EY research has revealed that about 73% of investors say that companies largely fail to create enhanced reports encompassing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and financial... 


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African airlines forecast to acquire 600 new smaller jetliners and turboprops by 2043
25th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Over the next 20 years, African airlines will acquire 380 new jet airliners in the small single-aisle (or small narrowbody) segment – that is, aircraft with fewer than 150 seats – and 220 new... 


Boeing completes US deal to plead guilty over 737 Max crashes
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Boeing has completed an agreement to plead guilty to criminal conspiracy in connection with two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jetliner, setting the stage for a possible courtroom confrontation with... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in May, latest Ctrack index shows
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent recovery in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index improved in May to... 


Logistics

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Short-haul logistics should lead EV adoption
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Electric vehicles (EVs) are a viable option for fleets, particularly in the short-haul deliveries sector, and these fleets are likely to drive the adoption of EVs in South Africa, says telematics... 


Smart truck range meets logistics needs
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Multinational automotive company Tata Motors’ Ultra new-generation smart truck range, launched in February in South Africa, aims to address the diverse needs of fleet owners across a variety of... 


Nearly three-quarters of investors unsatisfied with quality of ESG reporting
25th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Law firm EY research has revealed that about 73% of investors say that companies largely fail to create enhanced reports encompassing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and financial... 


Materials Handling

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‘Unconscionable’ to return money to Treasury instead of fixing potholes – Creecy
15th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says “immediate attention” will be given to the “critical issue” of the underspending of funding allocated to road maintenance and road construction by both... 


SA’s largest boat builder eyes growing share of global ocean-cruising catamaran market
3rd May 2024 By: Irma Venter

It’s easy to overlook the sheer magnitude of Robertson and Caine’s (R&C’s) operations in Cape Town. The company’s ten boat-building factories and assembly lines are dotted across the city – from... 


Newlyn launches R3.4bn multimodal rail terminal at Durban port
5th April 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Port logistics company the Newlyn Group on April 4 unveiled the Newlyn PX Bayhead rail terminal, strategically located next to the Port of Durban, aimed at opening intra-Africa and local trade and... 


New Technology

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Balancell expands plant tenfold; seeks govt backing for energy storage industry
22nd July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Energy storage company Balancell is moving into a new R80-million factory in Ndabeni, Cape Town, as the business gears up to grow its capacity roughly tenfold, says chief commercial officer Ian... 


Electric buses may not be a justified public transport endeavour – Zutari
12th July 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Talk of alternative energy technology and fuels has increased in frequency and prominence among stakeholders in the transport industry, with both the public and private sectors having made... 


AAD expected to yield significant economic, educational value once again
10th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Speaking at a preliminary event marking 100 days until the next Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, which will take place from September 18 to 22, Defence and Military... 


Ports & Shipping

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TFR boasts slight improvement but admits much work still to be done
24th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Although there has been a “slight” improvement year-on-year in terms of State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) North Corridor performance, the beleaguered rail operator is “not out of the... 


CTCT receives 15 new haulers as part of fleet replacement
23rd July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of 15 new haulers, a portion of an expected consignment of 47 new haulers that is scheduled to reach the terminal at the end of this... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in May, latest Ctrack index shows
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent recovery in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index improved in May to... 


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Numsa signs above-inflation wage agreement with Gautrain
25th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Labour union the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has welcomed the signing of an above-inflation wage agreement with the Bombela Operating Company, which operates the... 


ECape launch for WOW platform to bring taxi industry into the digital age
24th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newly launched Wealth On Wheels (WOW) platform is set to roll out technologies such as digital cash payments, fleet and vehicle management systems with GPS, and camera monitoring in minibus... 


PRASA passenger numbers reach 40-million a year, increase by 167% – Emeran
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is “making steady and significant progress in getting passenger trains back on track”, with the urban rail service carrying about 40-million... 


Rail

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Manufacturer commits to providing innovative solutions
26th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Specialised industrial rubber moulding manufacturer MasQtec asserts that its ability to harness cutting-edge technology to reverse engineer and develop rail solutions within its manufacturing... 


Long-standing relationships key
26th July 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Engineered Bearings and Industrial Motion product supplier Timken states that its ability to build meaningful business relationships in the railway industry over the past 90 years has provided a... 


Numsa signs above-inflation wage agreement with Gautrain
25th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Labour union the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has welcomed the signing of an above-inflation wage agreement with the Bombela Operating Company, which operates the... 


Roads

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Nearly three-quarters of investors unsatisfied with quality of ESG reporting
25th July 2024 By: Darren Parker

Law firm EY research has revealed that about 73% of investors say that companies largely fail to create enhanced reports encompassing environmental, social and governance (ESG) and financial... 


JRA taking action to rectify delays on Lilian Ngoyi street rehabilitation project
25th July 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says it is taking swift action to rectify the issues that have delayed the rehabilitation of Lilian Ngoyi street (formerly Bree street) in the Johannesburg... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in May, latest Ctrack index shows
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent recovery in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index improved in May to... 


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