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Driving 'greener' logistic solutions
[Adrian van Tonder] The Twentieth Century has been referred to as the Century of the environment. More demands are being placed on companies to declare their footprints... read


Logistics & Transport
Volume of goods transported by land decreases 5.7% y/y in July
The volume of goods transported (payload) decreased 5.7% in July 2015 compared with July 2014, figures from Stats SA showed. The corresponding income decreased... read
Public Transport
30% drop in Sandton traffic will be a success - City

Adam Wakefield

A 30% drop in traffic on roads leading to Sandton, and into the business hub itself, during the EcoMobility Festival would be a success, the City of Johannesburg said on Tuesday, 22 September... read
New app to find your public transport of choice
WhereIsMyTransport is dedicated to improving the commuter experience in developing countries. With the dynamic app it aims to achieve a seamless travel experience... read
Railway
SA looks to retool network to put rail back on top

Shenaaz Jamal

South Africa is preparing to invest billions of rands in a newer, faster rail network that will help the rail industry to recapture its share of the transport sector... read
Shipping
SA registers first merchant vessel since 1985
Cape Orchid, a new merchant vessel flying South Africa's flag, is the first to be registered on the Ship's Registry since 1985. Swift moves are in place to develop... read
World Maritime Day: Unlocking the economic potential of SA's maritime sector
South Africa's geographical location presents compelling opportunities for increased levels of trade and a thriving maritime industry as it is situated in one of the... read
Africa
Need for liberalisation and transparent regulation to open up the African skies
On the opening day of the World Routes Strategy Summit in Durban, the plight of African airlines took centre stage with the lack of liberalisation... read
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Government news
Coega to unlock important economic prospects
With logistics, agro-processing, chemical and energy sectors as its main growth drivers over the past 18 months, the Coega Development Corporation... read
Have your say on SA's rail policy
JOHANNESBURG: Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has called on members of the public to make a meaningful contribution to the process of... read
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Business
Technocalamity and Africa

Naseem Javed

"...When the tsunami of free technologies makes organisations look increasingly outdated, the same tsunamis can quadruple exports, innovative excellence and catapult into image supremacy... this makes technocalamity a new global age phenomena..." - Mentorian. read
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