SOUTH AFRICA Addressing SA port congestion, efficiency: An analytical look at the World Bank’s CPPI Report[Dr Juanita Maree] The recent World Bank CPPI report critiques South Africa's container terminals, overlooking significant improvements since 2023 under Transnet's new management, says SAAFF's CEO, Dr. Juanita Maree. Can SA ports overcome this damning assessment? | |
SOUTH AFRICA As fuel prices increase – what it means for South Africans from a road freight logistics perspective[Gavin Kelly] There are dire forecasts of large fuel increases heading towards the South African economy in March 2024... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: Logistics sector to face challenges in 2024[Ryan Gaines] While 2023 was a good year for South Africa’s logistics sector, it faces considerable challenges in 2024... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: Key supply chain trends set to transform businesses[MJ Schoemaker] In a rapidly changing landscape, MJ Schoemaker, president of Sapics - the professional body for supply chain management - unveils the crucial supply chain trends for 2024... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2024: 5 key trends transforming the transport and logistics industry[Vanessa Schonborn] Vanessa Schonborn, Vodacom Business's executive head for transport and logistics, reveals the five trends shaping the industry, from technology and safety to e-commerce, sustainability, and collaboration... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Navigating the ever-changing landscape: The unfolding metamorphosis of supply chain management[MJ Schoemaker] Is your organisation’s supply chain a crawling caterpillar or has it morphed into a sprightly, soaring butterfly? | |
SOUTH AFRICA Eco-friendly deliveries: Uber rolls out electric delivery fleet in SA[Robin Fredericks] Marking its decade-long presence in South Africa, Uber has unveiled its first electric vehicle (EV) fleet for its Uber Package service... | |
SOUTH AFRICA The impact of the diesel price surge on South African logistics[Gavin Kelly] Many transporters will not be able to muster the guarantees required for purchasing fuel on credit... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #WomensMonth: Esha Mansingh of DP World is empowering women and transforming business[Robin Fredericks] As an executive vice president, Mansingh is the driving force behind crucial aspects such as investor relations, sustainability, and stakeholder communications... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BehindtheBrandManager: Meet Dr Barbara Jensen Vorster, the senior executive behind Gautrain's marketing successDr Barbara Jensen Vorster, senior executive manager for communications and marketing, Gautrain Management Agency | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: Global and local market volatility to continue into 2023[Denys Hobson] Importers and exporters can expect more stability on certain fronts, says Denys Hobson, head of logistics at Investec for Business... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: 3 key approaches to maintaining sustainable logistics in 2023Liam Connors, Client Director, Digital Logistics, BT | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2023: In 2023, supply chains must anticipate disruptions and have processes to manage them[MJ Schoemaker] Along with the overarching drive to future-proof supply chains, there are some specific supply chain trends that are emerging from a disruptive world, says MJ Schoemaker, president of Sapics... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #MTBPS: Transport sector improvement plans noted, but more needs to be doneSource: ©Taina Sohlman via 123RF | |
SOUTH AFRICA #WomensMonth: 'Don't let your fears be bigger than your dreams' - Mpho Sebelebele of Uber SA[Robin Fredericks] We catch up with Sebelebele as she shares her journey, some of her career highlights and more... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #WomensMonth: 'Work hard and have the resilience to keep going' - Go Girl Logistics' Siphokazi Matsha[Robin Fredericks] Industries such as engineering, construction and logistics are typically male-dominated... | |
SOUTH AFRICA Supply chain's chaos is warehousing and manufacturing's gain[Rael Levitt] The Covid-19 pandemic posed significant challenges for supply chains globally. Multiple national lockdowns caused massive supply chain disruptions and exacerbated inflationary pressure... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2022: Taking Africa's aviation sector to the skies[Khangi Khoza] Looking beyond 2022, air travel should continue to rise with domestic markets continuing to lead the travel economy, with passenger traffic to, from and within Africa reaching pre-pandemic levels in 2026... | |
SOUTH AFRICA #BizTrends2022: Safeguarding supply chain sustainability in a post-pandemic world[Dr Juanita Maree] The global supply chain, which on the outside seems to be a seamless ebb and flow of products to all corners of the world, is, in actuality, a deep-tiered, interconnected, and complex system comprising a plethora of sub-systems... |