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 […]
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 […]