Freight conditions improved in June, but shippers still lag carriers
Carriers still delight in take advantage of over shippers in the U.S. freight sector, however that balance grew a little tighter in June as dropping gas rates helped to add additional capability to a tight market, a research study from the transportation expert firm FTR programs.
Retailers and logistics company are keeping a close eye on the results as the crucial winter peak season draws better, and they increase for a freight rise to satisfy holiday demand.The company's Shippers Conditions Index(SCI )improved rather in June to a less negative reading of -4.0 from the previous -6.2 in May, and will"likely "reach positive levels when the July conditions are tallied. Bloomington, Indiana-based FTR determines the index by ....
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Mbalula hopes to launch digital driving licence renewal system in February
The government says it intends to fix the controversial and unreliable driver’s licence system by going digital. Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula has assured motorists that his department will soon launch a new digital licence renewal system. The department faces a huge backlog of drivers waiting for their new driving licences. The department faces a huge backlog of drivers waiting for their new driving licences. The department can’t issue any new licences until the machine is fixed.
Road rehabilitation between Kameeldrift, Ga-Rankuwa to start this week
Road management company Bakwena N1/N4 Platinum Highway will undertake major rehabilitation of the base layers in the left-hand lane on portions of the N4 between Kameeldrift and Ga-Rankuwa Interchanges as part of its 2022 planned maintenance programme. The detailed design for this work was completed and an 18-month contract was awarded to G4 Civils last year. Work is scheduled to start on January 18, with an expected completion date of June 2023.
RFA studying AARTO judgment, says amendments not focused on changing driver behaviour
Industry association the Road Freight Association (RFA) says the North Gauteng High Court’s judgment that the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Amendment Act (Act 4 of 2019) is unconstitutional is unsurprising because there had been many significant changes made to the original Act (46 of 1998), which had passed Constitutional scrutiny. "The RFA has been very clear and outspoken about the flaws that the association identified in AARTO that, in our view, were predicated on revenue generation and not on changing driver behaviour and vehicle maintenance to ensure safer roads," says RFA CEO Gavin Kelly.
Vodacom Business and Toyota extend WiFi, telematics solution to SMEs
The Web-based tool MyToyota Fleet Lite has been added to the Toyota Connect hub as part of a tripartite agreement involving Vodacom Business, Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and Netstar. “Keeping businesses connected is critical in today’s environment and Fleet Lite, being an innovative WiFi solution, meets this need,” says Vodacom Business Internet of Things managing executive Pavesh Govender.
Airbus avails previous generation Beluga’s for private oversized air cargo charter
Aircraft manufacturer Airbus is making its fleet of iconic whale-shaped Beluga Super Transporter (ST) aircraft available to private clients for abnormal air freight transportation requirements. Airbus’ five-strong BelugaST aircraft fleet, which has been the backbone of the company’s inter-site transportation of large aircraft sections, is progressing from in-house duties as of January 25.
Logistics companies ally to enlarge African healthcare network
Logistics companies Imperial and UbiPharm have joined forces to create an expansive healthcare distribution network across Africa. This strategic alliance is aimed at providing complementary continental route-to-market solutions to healthcare principals and clients, enabling both companies to leverage each other’s operations and commercial services.
Vietnam river plastic pollution tackled head-on
Environmental organisation The Ocean Cleanup recently launched its Interceptor Original trash collection system for testing in the Can Tho river in Vietnam. This is one of 15 major rivers where the solar-powered solution will be deployed as part of a global partnership with beverage multinational The Coca-Cola Company.
Intergovernmental dispute reinstituted to aid Delta Air Lines’ application, says Maynier
Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities Minister David Maynier says he will continue to apply the necessary pressure to secure a triangular route for US airline Delta Air Lines between Atlanta, Georgia, in the US, and Johannesburg and Cape Town. Delta had applied to operate a triangular route between Atlanta, Johannesburg and Cape Town in May 2021. The application has yet to be processed, despite "being urgent precisely because tourism is a significant contributor to job creation and economic growth in the Western Cape," Maynier points out.
Moove raises $105m to take its African financing model global
Mobility fintech group Moove has raised $105-million in a Series A2 funding round, consisting of equity and debt. This newest round of funding was led by existing investors, Speedinvest, Left Lane Capital and thelatest.ventures, with participation from new investors, including AfricInvest, MUFG Innovation Partners, Latitude and Kreos Capital.
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