Global airlines are warning of turbulent times ahead as rising trade barriers and geopolitical tensions threaten to derail the aviation sector’s recovery and broader economic growth. The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents more than 80% of global air traffic, has cautioned that growing protectionist policies and tariff disputesContinue Reading
Tru-Trac, a leader in conveyor belt tracking solutions, has raised the bar yet again with the successful deployment of its latest Apex Trough Tracker at Richards Bay Coal Terminal (RBCT)—one of the world’s largest coal export facilities located in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Designed with innovation, safety, and performance in mind,Continue Reading
Africa Rail 2025, held on 13–14 May 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, brought together over 5,000 rail professionals, innovators, and decision-makers from across Africa and beyond. The landmark event served as a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, showcasing innovation, and forging strategic partnerships to drive the continent’sContinue Reading
More than two decades after selling off Safmarine to Maersk, South Africa is setting its sights on a return to the global container shipping market—this time with a state-backed national carrier. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy announced on Monday, June 2, that the government is working with the Development Bank ofContinue Reading
This year marks a major milestone for Powerscreen and its exclusive Southern African distributor, ELB Equipment, as they celebrate 30 years of dominance in the mobile crushing and screening industry. With an estimated 50–60% market share and an unmatched range of rugged machines built for African conditions, the partnership continuesContinue Reading
The global air cargo sector maintained strong momentum in April 2025, with volumes climbing and capacity reaching record levels—signalling renewed strength across key logistics corridors. While Africa remains a small player in global air cargo, the continent’s performance in April was notable, with demand growing steadily, even as certain tradeContinue Reading
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intervened at the Groblersbrug border post between South Africa and Botswana to ease the prolonged delays affecting transporters of dangerous goods (DG) and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). Transporters had raised concerns about excessive wait times at the DG truck park near the border, withContinue Reading
Africa’s logistics and supply chain sectors are set to receive a powerful boost as key stakeholders prepare to gather at the inaugural Forwarding and Clearing Skills Summit, an event expected to shape the future of skills development across the continent. Hosted by South Africa’s Transport Education and Training Authority (TETA),Continue Reading
A leading West Australian branch of Ports and Bulk is revolutionising its operations with cutting-edge automation from RCT. RCT was selected to automate a process whereby the wharf crane loads the required product into a ship via a rotating container tipper, ready for transport in a safe, effortless and streamlinedContinue Reading
South African shippers and logistics stakeholders are being urged to prepare for widespread disruption across the country’s freight and cargo movement networks, as the United National Transport Union (Untu) signals the start of protected strike action against Transnet. Heneways, a leading freight forwarding and logistics company, issued a logistics advisoryContinue Reading
