Transport News
Transnet declares force majeure for third time in 15 months
State-owned ports and freight rail operator Transnet stated force majeure on the exact same day that strike action began, the third time Transnet has taken this drastic action considering that July in 2015. “At this time, we anticipate that parts of our operations will be scaled down,” Transnet said in a declaration. “Transnet Port Terminals is open to having consultations with clients who want to engage with our executive group to find practical methods targeted at conquering the result of this force majeure occasion.”
IATA reports continued recovery in air passenger traffic during August
Air passenger traffic continued its recovery trajectory in August, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. IATA is the global representative body of the airline industry. In year-on-year (y-on-y) terms, total air passenger traffic in August was up 67.7%. This meant that it reached 73.7% of the levels recorded before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The best performing region, in terms of total air passenger traffic, was the Asia-Pacific, with a y-on-y climb of 141.6%. The Middle East came next, with an increase of 135.5%, then Africa (69.6%), Europe (59.6%), Latin America (55%) and North America (29.6%).
Transnet ports strike threatens 30 000 jobs in berries industry – BerriesZA
South African berry manufacturers association BerriesZA has actually composed to essential national Ministers and Transnet’s executives to request their “urgent and forceful” intervention in the strike action that began on October 6, which has actually led to the ports authority declaring a force majeure across all South African ports. The open-ended strike has happened during the peak of the berry export season, which suggests even a single day of ports not running will have a considerable knock-on effect on the whole berry worth chain, putting 30 000 livelihoods who depend upon the industry at threat, in addition to millions of rand in lost export revenue, posits BerriesZA chairperson Justin Mudge.
BrillDog Acquires Nexterus Software
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Aeroterm Selects Lödige Industries for Modernization Project at New York’s JFK Airport
Aeroterm has picked Lödige Industries to set up an advanced automated cargo system at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s brand-new 350,000-square-foot cargo center.
Fatigue Science Wins Green Cross Safety Innovation Award
The National Safety Council announced Fatigue Science wins its prominent Green Cross Award for Safety Innovation.
Saisi condemns Transnet strike
Industry organisation the South African Iron and Steel Association (Saisi) states it, and its members, “highly condemn” the open-ended strike action which has actually started within Transnet. This follows after Transnet was not able to reach agreement with the 2 recognised unions, the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union and the United Transport and Allied Trade Union, on wage boosts.
Alstom accelerates hydrogen train development with key roll-out in Europe
Having spent about six years on developing a range of hydrogen fuel cell-powered trains, mobility solutions provider Alstom is accelerating its refinement and roll out of the zero harmful-emissions trains, especially in Europe, where diesel trains are still pervasive on low-density lines. Across the European Union, the company points out, 46% of railway is not electrified, thereby creating an entry point for an alternative to diesel traction, but with better emissions control to enter the market.
PRASA calls for a collective response to curb stone-pelting of trains
The State-owned Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is appealing to the general public to assist suppress incidents of stone-throwing at moving trains. Stones have actually been tossed at trains in a few of the freshly resumed corridors, resulting in split windows in some cases, it reports.
CPC Logistics Solutions Names Marvin Allen as Operations Manager
Allen will utilize more than a years of transportation and logistics experience to grow the business’s Chicago branch
Airhouse to take thousands of U.S. ecommerce brands global in new partnership with SEKO Logistics
Airhouse, a next-generation satisfaction platform that streamlines ecommerce operations and logistics for contemporary brand names, prepares to help countless direct-to-consumer U.S. brand names’ go worldwide’ in partnership with SEKO Logistics.
Innovative AI/ML based product mobile dimensioning solution released
Advanced Solutions reveals AdvancedDIM Vision AI based solution to enhance logistics information precision.
Transnet puts contingency measures in place as rail, port workers strike
State-owned Transnet has recommended that, with some staff members throughout its operations embarking on strike action following non-resolution in the continuous wage negotiations, contingency strategies will be executed, with the company swearing to do all in its power to guarantee the safety of centers and workers. Staff have likewise been notified that the concept of no work-no pay will be imposed, Transnet said on October 6.
Airbus forecasts that aviation services will more than double in value over next 20 years
Global major aerospace group Airbus on Thursday released its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF), which covers the aviation services sector. The GSF covers the next 20 years and predicts that the value of this market will climb from the current $95-billion to more than $230-billion in 2041. Airbus also expects the sector to recover to its pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels during next year. “Every day millions of people in services, hidden champions behind the scenes, keep our global fleet of …
Rehabilitation of Sarnia road bridge to start mid-October
Rehabilitation of the Sarnia roadway grade separation bridge B112 over the National Route 2 (N2) is set to begin in mid-October, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has actually announced.
RuggON Introduces the Powerful LUNA 3 8″ Fully Rugged Tablet
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DispatchTrack Delivers Green Logistics with Industry’s First Global AI-Powered CO2 Tracking
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Health solutions company on track for JSE listing Health solutions company on track for JSE listing
Pharmaceutical, biotech and biohacking company Cilo Cybin is in the procedure of listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the wish to broaden its company, both in South Africa in addition to abroad.
Transnet increases wage offer to 3%
State-owned Transnet will officially table a better wage deal to the leadership of its identified labour unions– the South African Transport Allied Workers’ Union (Satawu) and the United National Transport Union (Untu)– this week. The brand-new deal forms part of continuous efforts to find a resolution to the current deadlock in wage negotiations. Transnet previously tabled a 1.5% wage boost offer, which has actually resulted in both Satawu and Untu stating their members will embark on commercial action at Transnet’s rail and ports operations.