The hidden costs of cheap tyres
When it seems like there’s always more money left at the end of the month, it’s worth taking a longer term perspective, particularly when it comes to buying items as essential to safety as tyres. Cheap ones will cost...
Logistics Association modernises to meet industry demands
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILTSA) is undertaking a ‘revitalisation and modernisation’ campaign in order to address the growing demand for qualified professionals in the logistics industry according to the Chairman Charles Dey.
“The organisation has provided a...
ID Logistics goes green with solar at its warehouses
ID Logistics South Africa, part of the leading French international contract logistics group, recent successfully installed solar PV solutions at both its Johannesburg and Cape Town warehousing facilities.
According to ID Logistics SA’s Managing Director, Etienne Juillard, these installations represent...
Altron’s Netstar invests in hearing impaired team to transform client performance
Netstar, a subsidiary of JSE-listed Altron, has a long-standing learnership programme that includes people living with disabilities. It provides learners the opportunity to develop meaningful careers and expand their skills in the formal job sector. As a result of...
SABOA calls on the Department of Transport to consider a more progressive National Transport...
At the 2018 SABOA Conference and Exhibition in July, Professor Jackie Walters, Strategic Advisor for the Southern African Bus Operators Association (SABOA), highlighted a number of important areas which needed to be covered in the Draft White Paper on...
GemCap acquires transport disruptor, Linebooker
African Rainbow Capital Investments subsidiary, GemCap has announced that it has acquired online transport management business, Linebooker from Oceana Group (Pty) Limited. The investment being made by GemCap will provide a springboard to expand and grow the existing business...
Towards sustainable Road Freight lecture
Professor David Cebon from Cambridge University will be presenting “Towards Sustainable Road Freight”. The lecture honours John Orr, a pioneering member of the SAIMechE and Wits University.
Date: September 13th, 2018 (Thursday) at 17h15 for 18h00
Venue: Senate Room, 2nd Floor,...
Dachser South Africa to showcase innovative logistics at Electra Mining Africa 2018
Dachser South Africa will be exhibiting at Electra Mining Africa 2018, the key event for industry leaders in mining, industrial, engineering and related industries to showcase products, services, machinery and equipment.
Dachser South Africa’s exhibition space will provide visitors with the...
Choose Ctrack for proactive cost management
Now more than ever it is important to know where the costs lie in your business. Luckily, in the road transport and vehicle fleet sectors, there are several areas in which costs can be identified, managed and reduced, says...
Your truck, your gym helps SA’s truck drivers stay fit and safe
Cartrack South Africa is one of several companies supporting an innovative new programme designed to help truck drivers improve their fitness and on-the-road performance...
With truck drivers spending the majority of their working lives in a sedentary position, their mental...