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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...

Warehousing goes greener with electric forklifts

IT is heartening to see a growing trend in the warehousing and logistics sector for more eco-friendly operations that minimise harm to the environment....

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Donated tow tractor keeps Eastern Cape air ambulances flying

TO help save lives in the Gqeberha region of the Eastern Cape, the team at Toyota Material Handling, a division of CFAO Equipment, donated...

Real-time belt rip detection saves costs, reduces downtime and prevents injury

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