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Forklifts continue to evolve with supply chains

FORKLIFTS have made a considerable impact on material handling since industrial production scaled up drastically between the 17th and 18th centuries. Consequently, there was...

Leading logistics group expands in the EC

BIDVEST International Logistics has expanded its presence in the Eastern Cape by investing in a third branch in Gqeberha. “The integration of our road freight...

Compressed natural gas – diesel dual fuel option adds value to truck range

FUEL consumption is the biggest operational cost in any truck fleet. Addressing this issue with a Compressed Natural Gas - Diesel Dual Fuel (CNG-DDF)...

First network of off-grid electric truck charging sites to be built on major SA highways

ZERO Carbon Charge’s new subsidiary Zero Carbon Logistics will roll out 120 solar PV electric truck charging sites on national highways across South Africa....

Subscription vehicles gain traction in SA

IN recent years, South Africa has witnessed a notable shift in how people approach mobility. The emergence of subscription vehicles has presented a compelling...

Logistics company expands to ‘close the gap’ on the East Coast

THE logistics service provider Rhenus is expanding its warehousing capacities by opening new warehouses in Pretoria and East London and modernising and extending its...

Overnight road service competes with airfreight

SEABOURNE Logistics’ innovative overnight road service (ONR) is designed to provide quick and efficient deliveries throughout South Africa, reaching destinations typically accessible only by...

Partnership seals official distributor status in southern Africa

BHBW, a leading provider of high-quality industrial and materials handling equipment, is partnering with Motrec International, a global leader in electric industrial vehicle manufacturing. This...

Opinion: TES providers can be an ally in tackling SA’s logistics sector challenges

By Quintus Sliep, managing director of Worldwide Staffing SOUTH Africa’s freight and logistics sector faces multiple challenges, many of them a result of macroeconomic factors...

Titans join to electrify last-mile delivery in SA

VOLKSWAGEN Commercial Vehicles has partnered with DHL Express for the pilot test of the ID.Buzz Cargo fleet in South Africa. Four ID.Buzz Cargo units will...

Logistics operator uses ‘full bouquet’ to prevent theft

OVER 2,500 truck hijackings were reported in the first three months of 2023 alone - approximately 27 vehicles per month - according to figures...

Index indicates broad-based strain evident in the logistics sector

THE Ctrack Transport and Freight Index retreated further during August 2023 to an index level of 118.8, the lowest since February (116.7). This represents...

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Gqeberha pharma plant uses ammonia tech in R300m CaaS agreement

A PARTNERSHIP between Energy Partners (EP) and Aspen Pharmacare will see EP build, operate and manage South Africa’s largest state-of-the-art ammonia cooling plant for...

Addressing key challenges and trends impacting the logistics industry

THE logistics industry is undergoing significant transformation, driven by evolving global trends and emerging challenges. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Gqeberha, FAW Trucks...

Agriculture GDP posts a strong rebound of 17.2% in 2024 Q4

AS widely expected, the country’s agriculture GDP was adjusted upwards, says Paul Makube, senior agricultural economist at FNB Commercial. He says the 4 March...

Economic growth and job creation behind provincial govt’s plan

HIGH-growth sectors, including agriculture, manufacturing, the oceans economy, the digital economy and tourism, featured prominently in the Eastern Cape provincial government’s ambitious strategy aimed...