Woodford secures Softbev distribution in Gauteng
The Woodford Group has announced a 36-month distribution contract with Softbev – a major player in the FMCG industry that specialises in a variety of soft drinks, including Pepsi, Cooee and Jive.
The contract, worth about R45-million, will see Woodford...
UD Trucks adds new croner models to meet demand
UD Trucks Southern Africa has announced the launch of two new additions to its Croner range, to meet the increased demand in the urban and regional logistics sector.
“The world has changed significantly during...
AlcoSafe launches innovative KeySafe
AlcoSafe – in collaboration with Trakka – has launched the KeySafe, based on Trakka’s successful key safe platform. The device is a 24-hour management system that records the time drivers collect keys for vehicles, their identities, what time they...
People are vital to the supply chain
As much as automated systems are revolutionising supply chains, human capital – and more importantly, the quality thereof – remains paramount.
In Part 1 of the State Capture Commission’s report released this year, Justice...
DHL adds Boeing 737- 400F to local fleet
DHL, the world’s leading international express services provider, has enhanced its delivery capabilities in the Southern Africa region with the launch of a new Boeing 737-400F cargo aircraft on the Johannesburg – Harare – Lusaka route. This development further strengthens...
DHL Express scoops coveted Top Employer Intercontinental Award
DHL Express has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa for the fifth consecutive year, at the prestigious Top Employer Africa 2019 certification ceremony, held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Thursday, 4 October 2018.
Paul Clegg,...
Business-implementation teams a competitive advantage for local logistics firms
South
Africa’s logistics industry is weathering a storm, with local firms turning to innovation
in all its forms to create sustainability. Bidvest Panalpina Logistics (BPL) is
one example, facing down market volatility, a skills shortage and a
crumbling road infrastructure by...
Are your drivers worthy of Hall of Fame honour?
There’s R20 000 to be won by the commercial vehicle driver judged to be South Africa’s best
Road safety is an integral part of transport operations and, with this in mind, MasterDrive – in association with TruckX 2017 – has launched...
Beating the credit crunch
While South Africa’s economic climate has seen business confidence wane, opting to sweat existing assets – especially when it comes to transport and logistics – may not be in a company’s best interests, says John Loxton, General Manager of...
New MAN vehicles equipped with RIO Box as standard
The RIO Box is now included as standard equipment with all brand-new MAN Euro 6-standard truck series in Europe. In ensuring this, MAN is laying the foundations for a future infrastructure whose services can link up the entire transportation...
