Eastern Cape port investment should foster auto sector expansion – AIDC EC
Eastern Cape port investment should foster auto sector expansion – AIDC EC The Automotive Industry Development Centre Eastern Cape (AIDC EC) says it applauds Transnet National Port Authority’s (TNPA’s) announcement that it will inject R9.1-billion into its three Eastern Cape ports over the next seven years. AIDC EC CEO Thabo Shenxane says the centre, as […]
Focus on ‘core underlying issues’ to tackle load-shedding crisis – EIUG
Focus on ‘core underlying issues’ to tackle load-shedding crisis – EIUG Ending the current restrictions to the addition of new generation capacity and addressing Eskom’s deteriorating generation performance are key to arresting intensifying load-shedding, the Energy Intensive Users Group (EUIG) asserts. CEO Fanele Mondi said in a statement the recent illegal industrial action had escalated […]
Supply Chain Changes in the 2nd Half of 2022
Supply Chain Changes in the 2nd Half of 2022 While the first half of the year has seen its share of new and continued disruptions, we take a look at five growing trends that will impact global manufacturing in the second half of the year. China The months-long shutdowns of Shanghai and Beijing had a […]
Upcoming Trends in Commercial Drone Usage
Upcoming Trends in Commercial Drone Usage Drone technology has become more accessible and is rapidly being adopted by the private and commercial sector to improve operations and increase efficiency. The drone services market is expected to reach over $60 billion by 2025. Not only has the usage of drones increase, but also the way in […]
China lockdowns are not causing shipping chaos, say liner CEOs
China lockdowns are not causing shipping chaos, say liner CEOs Maersk and Matson don’t see severe China lockdown fallout yet It was predicted that China lockdowns would cause container shipping havoc. Six weeks into Shanghai lockdowns, it still hasn’t happened. Two liner CEOs — Maersk’s Soren Skou and Matson’s Matt Cox — explained why. “The […]
Forget basic income grants, fix roads and dysfunctional municipalities instead
Forget basic income grants, fix roads and dysfunctional municipalities instead Without fixing dysfunctional municipalities, dangerous roads full of potholes and reducing reliance on Eskom, South Africa can forget about meaningful economic growth, says former finance minister Tito Mboweni. Speaking at the PSG annual conference in Sun City on Wednesday, Mboweni said even though SA’s economy […]
A Look at the Supply Chain Crisis in Namibia
A Look at the Supply Chain Crisis in Namibia Just like most other countries around the world, Namibia felt the effects of the pandemic on their logistics and shipping industries. The closure of many ports in the region caused many of the container ships to be rerouted to the Port of Walvis Bay, which gave […]
Africa Faces Tough Times due to Deglobalization of Trade
Africa Faces Tough Times due to Deglobalization of Trade The global economic crisis triggered by the pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine has further intensified the risk of declining trade integration between countries. This process is referred to as the deglobalization of trade. With Africa importing and exporting a lot of merchandise, this process […]
Fuel levy lowered by R1.50/litre until end of May
Fuel levy lowered by R1.50/litre until end of May The general fuel levy will be cut by R1.50 per litre from Wednesday next week to 31 May 2022, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced on Thursday.This will reduce the levy for petrol from R3.85 per litre to R2.35 per litre. The levy on diesel will be […]
4 Key Air Cargo Trends to Watch in 2022
4 Key Air Cargo Trends to Watch in 2022 Following the Covid-19 outbreak, we have seen air cargo enjoy a substantial uptick in activity. Despite the collapse in passenger travel globally, many airlines had to shift their operation strategies to remain functional. This involved increasing their ability to offer air cargo services to support global […]
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 […]