The Limpopo River burst its banks last Sunday and flooded the border control zone for the second time this year. Source: Transist Cross-border transporters from South Africa, using Botswana as an in-transit country towards Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, should prepare for a longer-than-expected closure of the GroblersburgContinue Reading
Africa is set to host its first-ever true-crime adventure cruise, offering passengers a thrilling mix of entertainment, mystery, and investigative storytelling. Inspired by the global success of immersive crime experiences, this cruise will bring true-crime enthusiasts together for a one-of-a-kind journey along Africa’s stunning coastline. A Cruise Like No OtherContinue Reading
In today’s interconnected world, carbon neutrality is no longer just a moral obligation—it has become a strategic advantage. For South Africa’s freight industry, a key driver of the national economy, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles is essential—not just for regulatory compliance, but also to foster innovation, competitiveness, andContinue Reading
The introduction of a single-window system at Malaysia’s Port Klang earlier this month has significantly reduced congestion at a major Asia-North European port that has battled to deal with volume spikes sparked by maritime traffic disruption in the Red Sea. Until the launch of the Malaysia Maritime Single Window (MMSW)Continue Reading
Fast and secure data transmission is becoming increasingly important in digitized logistics. An existing communications infrastructure is the basic prerequisite for this. To investigate how reliable the various communication networks are, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML have joined forces with DACHSER and the EuropeanContinue Reading
The global logistics provider DACHSER put twelve fully electric MAN eTGX trucks into service on February 21. With these special ultra-low-liner truck tractors, DACHSER can now expand its steadily growing fleet of e-trucks into its high-volume transport business with mega trailers. These trailers boast an additional 20 centimeters in interiorContinue Reading
Ongoing and planned port expansions are intensifying competition among operators, each striving to establish their port as the region’s key hub. As East Africa becomes increasingly integrated into global supply chains, the demand for efficient hub ports continues to grow. Tanzania vs. Kenya: The Battle for Dominance Tanzania’s port developmentContinue Reading
Meetings Africa commenced on February 24, bringing together industry leaders to discuss strategies for South Africa’s MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) sector ahead of the highly anticipated G20 and B20 summits. These events are expected to bring between 50,000 and 60,000 visitors to South Africa throughout the year, withContinue Reading
The integration of hydrogen fuel cell technology in freight transport is gaining momentum, with BMW Group spearheading a pilot initiative under the European H2Haul programme. This development is of significant interest to Africa’s cargo and break bulk sectors, as hydrogen-powered trucks could revolutionize logistics by offering a sustainable alternative toContinue 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
