Transport News
Yaskawa diversifying markets as demand for welding, materials handling, logistics robots picks up
Industrial robotics international Yaskawa is utilizing its fundamental market in the automobile industry in South Africa to drive a diversity in its markets, with demand for general industrial welding robots becoming a significant pattern together with demand for palletising robotics from fast-moving consumer goods, fertiliser and cement plants, states Yaskawa Southern Africa MD Andrew Crackett. The business is likewise seeing growing demand from the logistics side of the marketplace.
Second navy inshore patrol vessel christened at Damen Shipyards Cape Town
The South African Navy (SAN) christened the second of three Multi Mission Inshore Patrol Vessels (MMIPV) with the breaking of a bottle of champagne over its bow and raising of the South African flag from its mast, at Damen Shipyards Cape Town (DSCT), on October 14. The 62-m-long and 11-m-wide Damen Sea Axe-class vessel was designed by Damen to deliver an effective and cost efficient rapid response capability to the SAN.
CSIR engineer researchers sustainable transport obstacles
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research graduate engineer Mashudu Rathogwa is conducting research into the future of transport from a system characteristics point of view that has, thus far, concentrated on bridging the gap between conceptualising and implementing transport sustainability plans and the difficulties thereof. Speaking With Engineering News at the Smarter Mobility Summit previously in October, she stated her research, which started two years ago, originated from a scenario where many sustainability plans have been drafted however do not line up with government strategies.
Q4 Cowen/AFS Freight Index projects transportation market in flux
AFS warns shippers to stay vigilant as conflicting forces pressure freight costs
Case launches upgraded, efficient backhoe loader to the South African market
Construction plant manufacturer and supplier Case Construction South Africa (SA) launched the brand name’s freshly redesigned V-series backhoe loader to the South African market on October 13. Based off of Case’s T-series backhoe loaders, the brand-new V-series includes European fuel effective tier-three engines, flat cabin glass to save on replacement expenses and enhanced control ergonomics.
Opinion: Transnet strike threatens to be the final nail in the coffin for large bore steel pipe …
In this opinion piece, Steel Tube Export Association of South Africa (Steasa) CEO Keitumetse Moumakoe writes about the devastating impact the current Transnet strike is expected to have on South Africa’s export of large-bore steel pipes to the US.
Transnet announces three-year deal with key union after brutal strike
Transnet revealed on Monday that it had reached a contract with the United National Transport Union (UNTU) for a three-year wage deal. UNTU represents 54% of unionised employees at Transnet.
Conceptual Innovations’ HaloDrive delivers precision and maneuverability while carrying heavy loads
Conceptual Innovations releases the HaloDrive, an omni-directional motor-powered system that delivers accuracy motion for the largest, heaviest and most complex applications across industries.
BR Williams Offers the Inside Scoop on Its Logistics Division
BR Williams offers a closer look at how its logistics division runs while
focusing on carriers, constructing solid relationships, and regularly providing superior services.
BLSA, Seifsa, SAAFF warn of Transnet strike’s impact on the struggling economy
The strike by staff members at Transnet’s port and rail operations is going to cost the economy billions of rands and will likely set back the nation’s efforts to drive a recovery, says organization organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso. Some Transnet staff members have actually downed tools in a dispute over wage increases.
ICAO adopts net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 as an ‘aspirational’ goal
The member States of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), an intergovernmental organisation which is a specialised agency of the United Nations, on Friday agreed at the 41st ICAO Assembly to adopt net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 as a ‘long-term aspirational goal’ (LTAG). More than 2 500 delegates from 184 States and 57 organisations attended the assembly, which took place under the presidency of South African Civil Aviation Authority director-general Poppy Khoza, the first woman to preside over an ICAO Assembly. “States’ adoption of this new long-term goal for decarbonised air transport, following the similar commitments from industry groups, will contribute importantly to the green innovation and implementation momentum which must be accelerated over the coming decades to ultimately achieve emissions-free powered flight,” affirmed ICAO Council president Salvatore Sciacchitano. (The ICAO Council and the ICAO Assembly are distinct from each other.)
Transnet and unions to resume CCMA-facilitated talks on Wednesday
Transnet and its acknowledged unions– the United National Transport Union and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union– will reconvene talks at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) on Wednesday after intensive settlements on Monday stopped working to provide a development. The State-owned freight logistics group said in a declaration that the very first day of CCMA-facilitated conciliation talks adjourned in the early hours of Tuesday early morning.
DocShipper Group strengthens its presence in the MENA region by opening an office in Lebanon
Hong Kong, October 10, 2022, DocShipper, reveals the opening of a brand-new office in Beirut, Lebanon, to support its strong development in the MENA region and worldwide. This is the group’s first office in the Middle East and its second in the MENA area.
Andrew Sobko’s CDL 1000 Commits $100M to Digitize Drayage
Industry-first DaaS service designed to minimize severe late fees strangling supply chain workflow
FourKites Awarded Patent for Unprecedented Visibility into End-to-End Ocean Documentation
Earning its second patent in two years, FourKites continues to lead supply chain innovation with extraordinary insight into ocean shipment documentation, assisting carriers minimize hold-ups and minimize charges.
Improved systems mitigate challenges
PFERD, maker of tool options for deal with surfaces and product cutting, has purchased improving its supply chain, warehousing and logistics systems to reduce the raw material scarcities and supply chain constraints in the worldwide market. The company’s training centers and abilities, in addition to its capability to cater for Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies, will likewise assist the company continue to grow in the local market.
Minister officially launched Transport month campaign
The National Department of Transport put rail at the centre stage throughout this year’s October Transport Month campaign launch. During the main launch of the 2022 October Transport Month project, Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula showcased the revitalisation, resumption and successes of the Rail Corridor Recovery Programme that was set up by State-owned railway company the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) in April 2021.
Brian Molefe, McKinsey & Co. in court over Transnet fraud – Barry Roux part of big defence team
The case against 11 prominent private sector and former state executives implicated in a R398.4 million Transnet fraud and corruption case – consisting of among them the state parastatal’s previous managers Brian Molefe and Siyabonga Gama – was held off till 30 November to offer the defence full disclosure of the contents of the docket. If the business who stand charged are included, there are 16 parties included. Amongst these are top advisory company McKinsey & & Co. South Africa, as well Gupta-linked Trillian Asset Management and Regiments.
CarriersEdge Adds New Fleet Resource Library to Support Driver Training Programs
The brand-new resource assists drivers use principles taught in chauffeur training into real-world application
RJW LOGISTICS GROUP WELCOMES JENNIFER SHORKEY AS EXECUTIVE VP OF STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Former Walmart Executive Extends RJW’s Retail Logistics Expertise.