The ongoing dispute surrounding FlySafair’s ownership has brought South Africa’s aviation regulatory framework into the spotlight. A key question emerging from this debate is whether the country’s strict foreign ownership restrictions remain sustainable in an increasingly globalized economy. The Case for Local Ownership Maintaining domestic control over national airlines throughContinue Reading
JSC RIKON was founded in 1991 in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The company provides a full-cycle production including all stages of manufacturing of crago handling equipment, from development of drawings to production of the finished product, including supply of spare parts and service maintenance. Currently RIKON offers two types ofContinue Reading
The anchorage build-up at the Port of Cape Town after almost five days of windbound disruption will only be cleared by 6 March – “weather permitting.” This was revealed by a private-sector organisation that had received correspondence to that effect from Transnet Port Terminals (TPT). In the letter leaked toContinue Reading
Heathrow Airport has announced its largest-ever investment programme to upgrade and expand its infrastructure, a move that could enhance cargo connectivity for African exporters and importers. The expansion, which includes a third runway and upgrades to terminal and airfield capacity, is expected to increase cargo throughput, improve handling efficiency,Continue Reading
Cross-border road freight service provider Pindulo VDM has announced that it has expanded and added a new 2 335-square-metre operational depot with offices and warehousing in Atlantic Hills Business Park on the N7 north of Cape Town. The new facility at 2 Atlantic Drive is strategically located, allowing for fasterContinue Reading
Eswatini Air is set to expand its regional footprint with the launch of a new route connecting King Mswati III International Airport in Eswatini to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport in Lusaka, Zambia. While the official start date has yet to be announced, the airline’s latest move is expected to enhanceContinue Reading
Rwanda’s government has approved a new tourism levy, set to impact both the hospitality sector and related supply chains. This move, announced on February 10, is part of a broader set of tax policy reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s tourism industry. How the Levy Works Tourists will be requiredContinue Reading
Cross-border road freight service provider Pindulo VDM has announced that it has expanded and added a new 2 335-square-metre operational depot with offices and warehousing in Atlantic Hills Business Park on the N7 north of Cape Town. The new facility at 2 Atlantic Drive is strategically located, allowing for faster portContinue Reading
North Sea Port has entered into a strategic cooperation with five key Canadian ports—Montréal, Québec, Saguenay, Sept-Îles, and Trois-Rivières—to strengthen trade along the Saguenay–Saint Lawrence sea corridor. This agreement aims to enhance bulk cargo flows, optimize logistics, and drive sustainable port operations between Canada and North-Western Europe. Expanding Bulk andContinue Reading
The increasing frequency and impact of geopolitical disruptions— ranging from trade wars and economic sanctions to regulatory upheavals—have placed global supply chains under unprecedented strain. Businesses across industries are now compelled to reassess their strategies to ensure resilience and maintain operational continuity in a world marked by uncertainty. At aContinue Reading
