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The Shipping News
The winds of change are blowing through SA’s shipping law. Caryn Gootkin analyses their impact on our shipping industry.
Air Freight Keeping Airlines Afloat
The airline industry has taken a huge knock but air freight has kept many carriers airborne, says Trevor Crighton.
Fighting Freight Crime
Supply chains are the lifeblood of any economy, and crime is biting into them hard, as Anthony Sharpe discovers.
Heavy Hitters
When is big abnormally big? Trevor Crighton weighs up the considerations when transporting abnormal loads.
Weathering The Storm
How SEZs are creating jobs and opportunities.
Brave New World Of Trade Terms
The release of the 2020 Incoterms by the International Chamber of Commerce ushers in a better way to trade with the global community, writes David Gilbert.
Key Challenges
The logistics industry plays a key role in facilitating global trade in an increasingly globalised world. Caryn Gootkin looks at the challenges businesses in this industry must overcome this year.
Training The Supply Chain
The world of logistics is changing faster than ever before, but is education keeping up? Delia du Toit reports.
Get It Fresh
Transporting perishable goods involves careful collaboration between a host of partners, reports Anthony Sharpe.
Crossing The Silk Road
South Africa is sitting on the sidelines of China’s big trade initiative. Is this is a blessing in disguise? asks Mpho Lukoto.
I’ll Be Watching You
The next generation of telematics systems are incorporating video and audio recording and streaming for more effective monitoring. Anthony Sharpe reports.
Picking Your Place
Demand for warehousing space is high says Gareth Griffiths, so long as it is of good quality.
Stop Thief
Trains often run late because of overhead cable theft, but new technologies are helping to fight infrastructure crime, reports Masibulele Lunika.
Coast To Coast
Can coastal shipping ease pressure on South Africa’s road and rail networks? Katherine Graham investigates.
Prepare For Take-Off
Big changes are coming to OR Tambo International Airport. Anthony Sharpe checks in with ACSA to find out more.
Customer Fulfilment – The New e-Commerce Standard
Online shopping is taking off in SA. James Francis looks at why the biggest customer service differentiator is in the delivery.
The Robo Driver
Can fourth industrial revolution technologies benefit South African rail?
After e-Tolls, What’s Next?
The end seems nigh for e-tolls. Mpho Lukuto finds most people favour a fuel levy to replace them.
R100K Awaits SA’s Best Truck Driver
As the 2019 Easter long weekend approaches, road safety is once again an issue: How do we address the almost inevitable carnage on our highways?
Logistical Learning
The supply-chain industry requires a great breadth of evolving skills. Trevor Crighton investigates how local businesses and institutions are shaping up to provide these skills.
