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Bidvest Continues to Bolster Fleet with DAF Truck Tractors, Praising Babcock's Support and Service
Bidvest Continues to Bolster Fleet with DAF Truck Tractors, Praising Babcock's Support and Service
19th August 2024

Having bought its first DAF trucks from Babcock in 2015, Bidvest International Logistics (BIL), a leading global transport and logistics company, has over the past nine years built a solid... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Zondo Commission hearings in 2021
BLSA calls for the justice dept to immediately provide all Zondo Commission evidence to NPA
19th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has called for the Department of Justice (DoJ) and the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development to provide full and complete... 


Women in Business: Pioneering progress
Women in Business: Pioneering progress
16th August 2024

The increasing presence of women in business is driving innovation, sustainability and operational excellence. Oil and gas multinational company Shell recognises the critical role that women play... 


The above image depicts Manta Freight Logistics' loading bay
Company confronts logistics digitalisation challenges
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

With larger multinational companies moving towards the digital platforms, freight forwarding service Manta Freight Logistics advises that, despite the advantages of digital platforms, it increases... 


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What auto industry wants from government to keep the wheels turning
16th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s seventh administration has taken office amidst a flagging domestic economy desperately seeking traction. The automotive industry, South Africa’s biggest manufacturing industry, has... 


The above image depicts a forklift from Toyota Material Handling which is fitted with the Sens+ system
Proper logistics systems minimise risks
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

There has been a boom in most sectors following the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and according to materials handling equipment supplier Toyota Material Handling, this has resulted in a need to... 


SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION
CSI is contributing to the sector’s advancement and ensuring the successful delivery of complex projects
Company’s synergistic approach drives innovation in industry
16th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

As the steel sector in South Africa continues to evolve, structural engineering company Cousins Steel International’s (CSI’s) initiatives and partnerships are setting new standards for efficiency... 


AMANUEL GEBREMESKEL
The introduction of a quality certification programme will uplift the entire steel industry
Quality, training could safeguard the future of the steel sector – Institute
16th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

In the face of evolving challenges within the steel industry, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction (Saisc) is taking decisive steps to ensure the sector’s resilience and... 


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Weather conditions hinder deliveries
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

As the Cape of Good Hope experiences heavy winds and cyclones, container ships are being further diverted and trade is being severely disrupted. Anglo-South African banking and wealth management... 


Isanti Glass ensures efficient logistics for delivering excellence in glass packaging
Isanti Glass ensures efficient logistics for delivering excellence in glass packaging
16th August 2024

Local glass packaging manufacturer Isanti Glass, a specialist in the food and beverage industry, prioritises seamless inbound and outbound logistics to always ensure on time and in full (OTIF)... 


Exxaro CEO Dr Nombasa Tsengwa.
Exxaro expecting interest rates to begin to lower during the remainder of this year
15th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg-listed coal and energy company Exxaro is expecting the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank, the Bank of England and the South African Reserve Bank, among others, to start... 


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BFAP foresees continued pressure on agri producers until 2033
15th August 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy’s (BFAP’s) latest baseline outlook report for 2024 to 2033 was influenced by the record number of elections held this year across the world, as well as... 


Transnet freight train
Transnet’s recovery plan lacks the ambition needed for higher growth, government and business warn
15th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Government and business are urging Transnet to show greater ambition in its plans to recover freight volumes, describing the current recovery plan as falling well short of what is required to... 


The Global Pik Up concept vehicle
Mahindra SA celebrates 20 000th Pik Up unit as it gears up for next growth phase
15th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Vehicle manufacturer Mahindra South Africa (SA) is celebrating the milestone of having the 20 000th locally assembled Pik Up “bakkie” rolling off the line, as the company prepares for its next... 


transnet freight train
Transnet initiates investigation into Fidelity security tender award
14th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has commissioned an investigation to determine the facts and associated circumstances with regard to recent allegations in the media casting doubt on the integrity pertaining... 


Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo
DBSA urged to play leading role in fixing municipalities during next phase of Operation Vulindlela
13th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo has called on the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA), which is a major lender to local government, to play a leading role in supporting the Government... 


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New truck booking solution trialled at Durban; RBay to increase coal train frequency
13th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and transporters aim to pilot a solution this week that could assist with the current chaotic truck booking system at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT), following an... 


Coal being transported on TFR's coal rail line
South Africa's coal export line will need five years to refurbish
13th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s State-owned rail company needs $669-million and five years to upgrade equipment to revive performance of its main export coal line, according to an internal report. Coal shipments... 


Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa empowers women in logistics,  transport and supply chain with upcoming conference
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa empowers women in logistics, transport and supply chain with upcoming conference
13th August 2024

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) is proud to announce its second Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference. Themed “The How To’s... 


Emira to acquire an interest in Polish property company
12th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Emira Property Fund has entered into a series of agreements with DL Invest Group 1 SCSP – controlled by Dominik Leszczynski –  and its wholly-owned subsidiary, DL Invest Group (DL... 


Merafe CEO Zanele Matlala.
Merafe reports R720m half-year profit on higher chrome ore prices, weaker currency
12th August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed Merafe has reported a profit of R720-million for the six months ended June 30, on higher realised chrome ore prices and a weaker rand:dollar exchange rate. But... 


A truck transporting containers
South Africa must focus on export competitiveness – Mavuso
12th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa must develop industrial policies that build the international competitiveness of its export industries, including by enabling small businesses that could be exporting much more,... 


ADVANCED PLANNING
Leveraging advanced planning techniques and cutting-edge technology enables the company to deliver high-performance, fully operational furnaces
Turnkey approach to redefine furnace rebuilds
9th August 2024 By: Simone Liedtke

Global refractory and industrial solutions provider Dickinson Group of Companies (DGC) Africa, with several operations across sub-Saharan Africa, is aiming to redefine the landscape of industrial... 


Shabnum Dawood, country manager for South Africa and member of the Middle East and Africa management board at DHL Global Forwarding
Shabnum Dawood
9th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Shabnum Dawood, country manager for South Africa and member of the Middle East and Africa management board at logistics and freight forwarding company DHL Global Forwarding... 


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Tau Mining celebrates Women's Month
9th August 2024

As a leading open cast mining contractor in Africa, TAU Mining is honoured to highlight a selection of the exceptional women who are integral to the company’s success. Zeenut Hole  


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Ridley Island energy export facility, Canada
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

AltaGas and Royal Vopak plan to build a proposed large-scale liquefied petroleum gas and bulk liquids terminal with rail, logistics and marine infrastructure, in British Columbia. 


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Kamoa-Kakula Copper Complex – Democratic Republic of Congo – update
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Ivanhoe Mines has reported that, over the first six months of 2024, Kamoa-Kakula produced 187 015 t of copper in concentrate. 


Infrastructure repair can support large-scale industrialisation, says Seifsa
8th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure investment can unlock demand for the metals and engineering (M&E) sector, which has markets in the mining, agriculture, construction, automotive, logistics, water and the energy... 


trucks at komati poort border post
Pulse report shows marked improvement in major road corridors
8th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The newly launched National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) 'Pulse' report has so far shown a general year-on-year improvement in terms of the movement of heavy motor vehicles (HMVs) along the... 


An image of Minerals Council CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Mining industry impacted by challenging environment, but employment prevails
7th August 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s mining industry underperformed in several areas last year owing to considerable challenges; however, employment defied the poor operating environment and grew, industry organisation... 


ELIDZ and AIDC forge strategic partnership to deepen Automotive value chain localisation in EC
ELIDZ and AIDC forge strategic partnership to deepen Automotive value chain localisation in EC
7th August 2024

The East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) and the Automotive Industry Development Centre (AIDC), a subsidiary of the Gauteng Growth Development Agency (GGDA) signed a Memorandum of... 


Currency Rand
South Africa growth at risk without infrastructure fix, S&P says
7th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa will need to urgently address crippling infrastructure bottlenecks or risk derailing a budding economic recovery, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. These challenges have... 


AIIM's final close of infrastructure-focused AIIF4 fund exceeds $748m target
6th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure equity management company African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has achieved the final close of its fourth pan-African infrastructure fund African Infrastructure... 


Firering signs logistics revenue agreement for Zambian quicklime project
5th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Firering Strategic Minerals has signed an agreement with a multinational commodity trading company, which will provide a logistics services revenue stream at Limeco, its advanced... 


BLSA CEO Busisiwe Mavuso
More upgrades to growth outlook seen as reform momentum continues – Mavuso
5th August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Citing progress in dealing with the country’s logistics challenges and the ability of Operation Vulindlela to speed up reforms, economists at the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) last week... 


Italtile reaps the benefits of supply chain and transport optimisation initiative
Italtile reaps the benefits of supply chain and transport optimisation initiative
5th August 2024

Supply chain is an organisation’s strength, but it can also be their Achilles heel if it is not managed efficiently, says James Mason, group IT executive at Italtile Limited. In a compelling... 


The Port of Cape Town
South Africa business activity contracts again in July, S&P Global PMI shows
5th August 2024 By: Reuters

South African private sector activity remained subdued in July amid weaker sales and increased supply-side pressures, a survey showed on Monday. The S&P Global South Africa Purchasing Managers'... 


Image of  Smith Power Equipment manager with a range of leisure and landscaping equipment
Improved parts supply for leisure vehicles
2nd August 2024

A more streamlined and efficient system of ordering parts and spares for leisure vehicles, golf carts, turf and landscaping equipment has been developed, with the introduction of high-tech... 


The above image depicts a diagram of the packaged wastewater filtration plant by WEC
Contractor completes biggest packaged treatment plant
2nd August 2024

Water treatment solutions company WEC Water recently secured and successfully completed a project for the design, manufacturing, delivery, installation supervision, and commissioning of the largest... 


The SK6000 land crane being developed by Mammoet in Netherlands make out of structural steel and painted Red
Sizeable land crane being launched in Netherlands
2nd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

The behemoth SK6000 land crane being manufactured by heavy lifting and transport specialists Mammoet at its Westdorpe facility in the Netherlands will be launched later this month. The company says... 


Port limits extension input
2nd August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

In a notice published in the Government Gazette on July 12, the Department of Transport invited maritime stakeholders, the general public and affected communities to submit written representations... 


Photo of Martin Creamer
Public-private togetherness already showing signs of boosting logistics
2nd August 2024 By: Martin Creamer

The new multi-party government is in many ways continuing to progress advances that were already in motion before the various South African political parties decided to work in unison. Reports on... 


Balancell expands plant tenfold, seeks govt backing for energy storage industry
2nd August 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... 


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