Argentina’s road freight sector is facing a growing shortage of qualified truck drivers, with the greatest pressure concentrated in specialised transport operations serving the mining, oil and gas and dangerous goods sectors. Rather than experiencing a uniform shortage of drivers, the market is increasingly facing a gap between the numberContinue Reading
Electric trucks are increasingly moving beyond pilot projects and entering everyday logistics operations as transport companies explore practical ways to reduce emissions and improve fleet efficiency. The experience of medium-sized logistics company Metzger highlights how electric trucks can already be integrated into commercial transport operations when vehicle deployment is supportedContinue Reading
Classification society ClassNK is encouraging the maritime industry to adopt Safety Management Systems (SMS) that prioritise operational practicality and support seafarers in their daily responsibilities, rather than focusing solely on regulatory compliance. According to ClassNK, while meeting international regulations remains essential, the effectiveness of an SMS should be measured byContinue Reading
Air cargo carriers across the Asia Pacific region experienced stronger demand in April as businesses rushed to move goods ahead of anticipated price increases linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. According to preliminary traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), international air cargoContinue Reading
Gräber Rentals has expanded its specialist lifting fleet with a significant order for new cranes from Jekko, including the addition of the advanced Jekko JF545.2 articulated spider crane. The investment supports the company’s ongoing growth across Europe and North America while reinforcing its position in the compact crane and specialistContinue Reading
Border bottlenecking in Africa is a serious non-tariff barrier. Source: Feaffa The chairperson of the Southern African Development Community’s (SADC) Standing Committee of Senior Officials, Ambassador Tebogo Seokolo, has urged delegates to face the ‘uncomfortable’ realities hindering regional integration. He highlighted persistently low intra-regional trade, limited industrialisation and major bottlenecks in cross-borderContinue Reading
Trucks queue to enter Zambia’s Nakonde border on the Dar es Salaam Corridor, one of the hinterland routes affected by the current portal problem. Source: Transist Systems failure and subsequent slow processing of cargo flowing into Zambia are causing serious bottlenecks, with reports coming through on Monday morning that at least 640Continue Reading
At a recent UD Trucks event at Zwartkops Raceway, Logistics News and other industry media were given an in-depth look at the brand’s strategy, product innovations, and customer-centric approach under the theme “Confident, Stable Growth through Volatility.” Resilient Performance Across African Freight Markets Despite rising fuel costs, input price volatility,Continue Reading
Tunisian cargo carrier Cargo Wings Express has acquired two Boeing 737-300 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) aircraft as it prepares to commence commercial operations. The aircraft have been leased from Bulgaria-based Cargo Air and are aged 38 and 39 years, according to aviation data platform Planespotters. Both freighters are currently parked as theContinue Reading
Angolan airline Transportes Aéreos Angolano (TAAG) has signed a new codeshare agreement with South African Airways (SAA), marking a significant milestone for aviation in Southern Africa. The partnership is aimed at enhancing passenger travel while potentially expanding airfreight options across the region. The agreement is now in effect, with ticketContinue Reading
