3 Reasons Why Peak Season Planning Should Be a Year-Round Activity
3 Reasons Why Peak Season Planning Should Be a Year-Round Activity Did you know that, according to SupplyChain247, 75% of supply chain leaders have faced issues planning and distributing goods since the pandemic began? They believe these issues faced will impact how they operate in the near future, including how they manage peak season planning. […]
Africa feeling the brunt of supply chain disruptions amid Shanghai lockdown, Ukraine war
Africa feeling the brunt of supply chain disruptions amid Shanghai lockdown, Ukraine war The unexpected recent Covid-19-related lockdown in Shanghai, China, coupled with the war in Ukraine and lasting Covid-19 impacts in various other regions of the world, is exacerbating what is an already constrained and disrupted global supply chain, says pump manufacturer Grundfos Africa. […]
From bread prices to petrol: How a war in Ukraine could hit SA pockets
From bread prices to petrol: How a war in Ukraine could hit SA pockets The conflict in Ukraine might be geographically far removed from South Africa, but its ripple effect might soon be felt by local consumers. If the Russian invasion of Ukraine – described by some as the darkest hour for Europe since World […]
Oil could hit $130 a barrel as war in Ukraine rages on
Oil could hit $130 a barrel as war in Ukraine rages on A global energy crisis, which could see prices surge at the fuel pumps, looms as the threat of growing military conflict in Ukraine rises after Russian troops and tanks crossed its borders yesterday. Rystad Energy CEO, Jarand Rystad, warned of a looming “global […]
Protect your Business from Supply Chain Disruptions in 2022
Protect your Business from Supply Chain Disruptions in 2022 Supply chain disruptions can come in many forms, such as the global pandemic, fire, political upheaval like looting, or even infrastructure issues such as load shedding. These disruptors interrupt your supply chain operations and require detours that will cost you money, time, and headspace. According to […]
Spotlight On: Supply Chains in 2022
Spotlight On: Supply Chains in 2022 The 2021 NextGen Solutions report on supply chains was recently released, and we want to take the opportunity to highlight some of the results that will give us a great idea of how supply chains will look in 2022. To gather data for the report, a study was conducted […]
It all boils down to 4IR, says RFA CEO
It all boils down to 4IR, says RFA CEO A philosophical take on the pandemic and what it means for the logistics industry underpins Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly’s New Year’s message. In an address titled “Agility and resilience the key to success in 2022”, Kelly turned to a Greek thinker of antiquity for […]
Industry welcomes Aarto victory
Industry welcomes Aarto victory The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto) was both ‘unconstitutional and invalid’ the Pretoria High Court ruled on Thursday. It ruled that both the Aarto Act and the Aarto Amendment Act were unconstitutional and ordered the first and third respondents, the minister of transport and the Road Traffic Infringement […]
Automated Warehouses: Robot Logistics and their Key Role in Automated Warehousing
Automated Warehouses: Robot Logistics and their Key Role in Automated Warehousing The key element in any logistics business is the warehouse. So much so, that in 2018, American companies spent $1,5 trillion (R22,5 trillion) on logistic expenses. If we look at the food and beverage industry, for example, these warehouses are typically mixed case warehouses, […]
Spotlight On: Logistics Trends to Watch in 2022
Spotlight On: Logistics Trends to Watch in 2022 A new year brings with it new challenges and opportunities! After a difficult 2021, we hope that this year will be different! While we are still facing extraordinary demand in the logistics industry, the industry is starting to show signs of recovery, which we hope we can […]
E-toll decision to be announced in February budget – Mbalula
E-toll decision to be announced in February budget – Mbalula In a State of Transport Entities briefing on November 26, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula confirmed the likelihood of a decision on e-tolls being announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana when he delivers the Budget speech in February next year. He mentioned that discussions regarding the […]
Understanding the economics of containerised freight during Covid-19.
Understanding the Economics of Containerised Freight During Covid-19 Approximately 90% of international trade is conveyed by containerised sea freight, and we have indeed seen a paradigm shift in container freight rates from pre-pandemic to current. The Covid-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event that has brought and continues to bring with it, an array of challenges, […]
Spotlight On: Retailers Going Digital-First this Holiday Season
Spotlight On: Retailers Going Digital-First this Holiday Season We’re taking a closer look at why retailers in South Africa, and globally, are taking a digital-first approach this holiday season. This time last year, we were in a strict lockdown due to the pandemic. For many, this meant that online shopping was the way to go […]
It’s Time to Decarbonize Shipping
It’s Time to Decarbonize Shipping As the world’s GDP keeps growing, so does shipping’s carbon footprint. Now is the time to decarbonize shipping if we want to save our planet! While the shipping industry transports 90% of the world’s trade, it is also responsible for contributing nearly 3% of global emissions. This is just more […]
TAKE A LOOK | Africa’s biggest logistics centre has officially opened in Joburg
TAKE A LOOK | Africa’s biggest logistics centre has officially opened in Joburg Global logistics company DSV has officially opened its new South African headquarters near Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport The logistics complex is built on a piece of land totalling 390,286 square-metres in size, equivalent to 54 soccer fields It’s perimeter fence stretches […]
Import growth opens big space for virtual carriers
Import growth opens big space for virtual carriers Strong demand for imports into South Africa is boosting airfreight business, especially for independent operators. That’s according to neutral air cargo executive Jade da Costa. The Aero Africa director said: “We’re pushing some big inbound volumes at the moment. “We must be doing 300 to 400 tons […]
Spotlight on Demurrage and Detention
Spotlight on Demurrage and Detention The call for an industry wide adoption of best practices in demurrage and detention came in a letter last week from Federal Maritime Commission managing director, Lucille Marvin. This was sent to 25 container lines and the World Shipping Council, the trade association that represents liner shipping companies. The What […]
Logistics Industry to be Hit by Massive Fuel Hike
Logistics Industry to be Hit by Massive Fuel Hike With a massive fuel price hike coming into effect this November, the impact will be felt by the logistics industry and ultimately, consumers! While fuel generally fluctuates up and down by small margins, this time we can expect to see a significant increase. At a time […]
Are e-tolls funding corruption, Outa asks
Are e-tolls funding corruption, Outa asks Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has admitted that a date for a decision on the e-toll scheme is still undetermined and that a funding solution must be found. Mbalula was responding to questions in Parliament. “We believe the continued operation of the Gauteng e-tolls, which only around 15% of motorists […]
Data divide compounds digital divide for exporters and importers
Data divide compounds digital divide for exporters and importers Exporters of manufactured goods based in countries without sufficient information technology resources to support the transition to data-driven production and trade will be continually trying to play catch-up in the fourth industrial revolution, according to the Digital Economy 2021 Report by the United Nations Conference on […]