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 […]

Spotlight On: Carriers Desperately Playing Capacity Catch-up Game

TSI Carriers desperately playing catch-up game While shipping prices continue to shoot through the roof, carriers are still desperately trying to keep up with demand and struggling with capacity. We can’t anticipate a reduction in shipping costs anytime soon, but what about an increase in container capacity? We take a closer look at what is […]

TSI Central Station Celebrates 15 Years

When TSI Central Station Celebrated 15 Years In September 2021, TSI celebrated our 15-Year Anniversary. Here’s what our CEO, Clifford Blackburn, had to say about the first 15 years in business.  Q: What encouraged you to start TSI Central Station 15 years ago? CB: There was a need for legitimising the industry; transporters used to […]

Transnet tests appetite of private port operators to partner with it at underperforming Durban and Ngqura container terminals

Transnet tests appetite of private port operators to partner with it at underperforming Durban and Ngqura container terminals State-owned freight logistics utility Transnet has initiated a process through which it aims to test whether international port terminal operators have the appetite to partner with it to improve the functioning of two underperforming container terminals at […]

When the supply chain breaks

When the supply chain breaks COVID-19 has exposed the reliance of companies on their supply chains and weaknesses in business continuity management. What is the right way to deal with the next crisis? Thusang Mahlangu, CEO of Allianz in South Africa, shares his thoughts. Admittedly, it is not easy to take a positive view of […]

SMMEs Need to Go Digital to Integrate with Corporate Supply Chains

SMMEs Need to Go Digital to Integrate with Corporate Supply Chains The success of SMMEs is key to the economic turnaround and growth in South Africa, and to succeed, they need the support of large corporates. The value of integrating SMMEs into the supply chain or large corporates goes beyond just box-ticking, and can offer […]

Spotlight On: Warehousing – A Foundation for Economic Growth

Spotlight On: Warehousing – A Foundation for Economic Growth – Warehousing South Africa

Q&A with the CEO: The Rise of Shipping Costs

Q&A with the CEO: The Rise of Shipping Costs Shipping costs continue to increase rapidly, and this has become a sore point for many importers and exporters, and ultimately impacts businesses and economies. We chatted with TSI Central Station’s CEO, Clifford Blackburn, to get his take on shipping costs. Q: What are the main drivers […]

Study finds a third of companies will retain hybrid working models

Study finds a third of companies will retain hybrid working models The ‘Digital Corporation in South Africa 2021′ study, undertaken by technology market research firm World Wide Worx, shows that one-in-four medium-sized and large companies in South Africa are fully digitally transformed and that about one-third of companies will not insist that employees return to […]

R640m Musina ring road project set for 2022 completion – Sanral

R640m Musina ring road project set for 2022 completion – Sanral The R640-million Musina ring road project is set for completion in the second quarter of next year, says the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral). The road will serve to alleviate traffic congestion in the Musina central business district (CBD), and reduce the […]

Supply Chain Functioning During Civil Unrest

Supply Chain Functioning During Civil Unrest Just when we thought things couldn’t get worse after the third wave of the pandemic in South Africa, they did. Over the past few weeks, there has been significant civil unrest throughout the country, and especially in KwaZulu Natal. The rioting and looting during this time caused major damage […]