Transport News
Logistics industry digitisation to trend this year
The digitisation of the local logistics industry will take centre stage this year as companies continue leveraging smart technology and innovation to improve customer service delivery and experiences amid the current economic climate, says smart logistics company Pargo cofounder and director Lars Veul. Despite the economic challenges associated with rolling blackouts and the rising costs of living, consumers are shopping online more than ever before.
Transnet says heavy rains disrupt link to regional countries
Freight rail utility Transnet on Friday said heavy rains have actually disrupted services on its North East Corridor, which links with countries in Southern Africa. "" Heavy rains have actually caused severe disruptions in the North East Corridor. Our teams are out completely force and examining the damage to the railway," " Transnet said in a short declaration. The State-owned firm did not provide more information, however stated it would supply further details throughout the day.
Sanral to develop R60bn of road infrastructure projects in the Eastern Cape
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) will invest more than R60-billion on road facilities projects in the Eastern Cape, the firm’s southern region stakeholder planner Welekazi Ndika stated during an engagement session with members of the Eastern Cape House of Traditional Leaders this week. She did not provide a timeframe for the investments.
AMR uptake an opportunity to upskill workers
While self-governing mobile robotics (AMRs) are becoming an important part of future-oriented factories, job development remains an essential element for a company considering AMR application at a facility to guarantee it stays worldwide competitive and sustainable, states industrial automation specialist Omron local marketing supervisor Cezanne Gonsior. “There is an unique opportunity to upskill employees to supply technical support where AMR is presented, enabling processes to be streamlined through the AMR and the employee and, in turn, increase performance and reduce the opportunity for errors.”
Challenges transformed into opportunities
The previous couple of years have been characterised by various obstacles that have adversely affected the materials handling and warehousing markets. From riots and flooding in Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal, to ongoing energy challenges that have actually seen countless companies struggling to keep the lights on, the outlook for the growth of the sector has, until just recently, been rather dismal. Thankfully, the strong durability and agility of regional industries to overcome challenges has resulted in an influx of brand-new developments and expansions that have actually spurred a greater requirement for products handling and commercial devices.
Port of Maputo achieves new handling record as chrome throughput soars
The Port of Maputo achieved a new handling record in 2022, signing up development of 20% over 2021. The overall volume handled last year was 26.7-million loads, compared to 22.2-million lots in 2021..
ArcelorMittal moves ahead with 200 MW Vanderbijl renewables project, studies third-party rail access
ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) anticipates preliminary building and construction work on a 200 MW renewable-energy plant in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, to start during the fourth quarter of 2023, with an expediency study into the service nearing conclusion. CEO Kobus Verster states the project has actually been demanded by ongoing unreliable electrical power supply and increasing tariffs and he expects that the investment will begin delivering “significant expense decrease advantages by 2024/5”.
Govt of Guinea appoints Egis as technical adviser for Simandou project
Consulting, building and construction, engineering and mobility services business Egis has gotten the signature of a contract with the government of Guinea to serve as technical consultant for the construction of the Simandou iron-ore mining project’s infrastructure. Located 550 km southeast of Conakry, the project consists of the construction of a 650 km train line– the Transguinean– and port centers, in addition to the mine.
Air passenger traffic continued its post-Covid recovery last year
Air guest traffic continued its healing from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic throughout the entire of last year, including in December, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. IATA is the representative body for the global airline industry. “The market left 2022 in far more powerful shape than it got in, as a lot of governments lifted Covid-19 travel limitations during the year and individuals made the most of the remediation of their liberty to take a trip,” observed IATA director-general Willie Walsh. “This momentum is expected to continue in the New Year, regardless of some federal governments’ over-reactions to China’s reopening.”
Etihad Cargo, Astral Aviation sign MoU to boost Africa-UAE logistics
The freight and logistics department of Etihad Airways, Etihad Cargo, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation to broaden the collaboration between the two parties and enhance the cooperation between the areas of Abu Dhabi and Nairobi, further growing Etihad Cargo’s reach into the African market. This latest contract develops on Astral Aviation’s expanding partnership with Abu Dhabi, which will see Astral Aviation running more flights to the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) capital, supported by Etihad Cargo.