As a demonstration of their appreciation for truck drivers, IVECO SA and the Road Freight Association have launched the #ThankYouTrucker competition. This initiative, to recognise, celebrate and thank extraordinary truck drivers, will run from 1 May to 31 July 2021. The winner of the coveted Award will drive away with R50 000 (fifty thousand Rand). This […]
The Commercial Transport Academy, a multi-accredited and internationally recognised academy with a focus on women upliftment, is launching an exciting transport and logistics candidacy programme in South Africa for women in transport-related businesses. The program is supported by the United States Agency in collaboration with the Commercial Transport Academy (CTA), and the Chartered Institute of […]
The number of reported truck hijackings in South Africa has escalated over the past year by an alarming 32 percent. According to Statista Research Department, 1,202 truck hijackings occurred between April 2019 and March 2020, often ending with violent attacks on drivers. With the sharp increase in online shopping as a result of COVID-19, courier […]
As part of its commitment to skills development and transformation, Rhenus has announced its participation in the Youth Employment Service (YES) Programme, a joint initiative by the private sector and government, towards South Africa’s youth to gain work experience through employment placement. Established in 2018, the YES Programme aims to contribute to the promotion and […]
Data indicates that the transport industry in South Africa is “one of the least gender-transformed sectors”, with women making up less than 1% of the working driver population. Not only do women need to overcome the lack of transformation, inclusion, diversity and equity, but according to Laura Hinton, Chief People Officer at PwC, recent findings […]
World Net Logistics officially becomes known as Rhenus Logistics South Africa from 1 December 2020. Acquired by the Rhenus Group in 2019, the company will now operate under its new name, ushering in an exciting era after 18 years as an independent entity. The distinctive Rhenus logo and corporate identity is replacing the World Net […]
New routines, structural changes and a massive shift in consumer behaviour since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic have disrupted traditional distribution management systems. Simple linear supply chains have now been replaced by complex consumer-centric networks. New skills sets and new learnings are essential for organisations wanting to thrive in the ‘new normal’. This is […]
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The Road Freight Association (RFA) requests urgent intervention by the Minister of Police to secure the safety of our drivers, vehicles and premises. Since March 2018, a targeted attack on the freight industry has been orchestrated by the All Truck Drivers Foundation (ATDF) and its allies, in the name of foreign drivers “stealing their jobs”. […]
Global Trade Show supports entrepreneurs and business development Business opportunities, networks and knowledge for entrepreneurs and owners of small- and medium-sized businesses are a key focus of the 2019 Global Trade Show of Networking and Match-Making South Africa (GTS 2019). Now in its third year, GTS 2019 takes place from 29 to 31July 2019 at […]