Acknowledging the importance of truck drivers is a vital step in improving road safety, says JC Auditors Managing Director Oliver Naidoo. The company recently launched its inaugural Driver Day at Highway Junction Truck Stop in Harrismith in the Free State, where the management team interacted with more than 100 drivers, distributing gift bags and safety […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) has not yet studied the full order of the Court and the reasoning for its judgement. It is however interesting that the High Court finds the initial Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act (Act 46 of 1998) unConstitutional. The Bill (before it became the AARTO Act 46 of […]
Unitrans Supply Chain Solutions has broadened its game in supplying specialised transportation and logistics services to the animal feeds industry, through launching a new ad hoc animal feed distribution service – available at short notice and competitive rates. This follows its accreditation in August this year with the Animal Feed Manufacturers Association (AFMA). One of […]
The SAPPI Safe Transport Empowerment Programme (STEP), an initiative launched with JC Auditors, will be available 100% online in 2022. This will significantly extend the reach of the programme that is part of SAPPI’s enterprise development work, aimed at equipping and resourcing small and medium-sized (SME) transporters with the tools to build safe and […]
A major skills shortage is on the horizon. By 2030, demand for skilled workers will outstrip supply, resulting in a global talent shortage of more than 85.2 million people. In the logistics industry, this is already being felt. South Africa is experiencing a widening logistics skills gap, which is severely impacting the competitiveness of the […]
The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) and the Minerals Council of South Africa are calling on Government to take urgent steps to address severe congestion at the Lebombo/Ressano Garcia border post on the Maputo Corridor. This comes in the wake of extreme delays in border-crossing times of more than three days in recent […]
Leading global service provider Rhenus South Africa is celebrating 25 years of success in the South African logistics industry. It also has firm plans in place to increase its footprint across Africa. Over the years, Rhenus South Africa has experienced exceptional growth and development. The company has been on an upward trajectory, doubling the number […]
The Women Inspiring Women to Lead in Transport initiative (WIWLT), comprising three bespoke programmes, is set to have a far-reaching impact on not only the transport and logistics sectors, but on other key industries. Championed by the Commercial Transport Academy and supported by the U.S. government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), […]
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 […]