Transport News
Threatened with strike, Transnet ups wage hike offer to 3%
On Wednesday, Transnet sweetened its wage offer to unions, boosting its wage hike offer from 1.5% to 3%, on the day it was set to receive strike notices from unions. The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union and the United National Transport Union rejected the 1.5% wage increase offer on Tuesday, and said they would serve the rail company with notice of an intention to strike on Wednesday. The unions said the strike could start as soon as this week. Transnet said on Wednesday that it would table the offer formally at the bargaining council on Wednesday with UNTU and on Friday with Satawu. The new offer will include a 3% increase to guaranteed pay with effect from 1 April and back-pay for April to September will be paid next year.
South Africa should produce sustainable aviation fuels locally – WWF
Sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs), usually made from biobased feedstocks such as energy crops, residues and wastes, can help to reduce the greenhouse-gas emissions from South Africa’s air travel sector, which account for more than 8% of the nation’s emissions. It can also help maintain the nation’s competitiveness in regards to tourist, says World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) South Africa energy analyst and task officer Farai Chireshe.
TransLoop Targets Tremendous Growth with New Digital Efficiency Booking Platform, TransLoop Sprint.
The online portal and app, drive deeper relationships and remove manual processes for provider partners in TransLoop’s private network.
BLP Expands Its Central Region Footprint with Dallas-Fort Worth Class A Industrial Acquisition
From its new Dallas local head office, Bridge Logistics Properties (“BLP”), a subsidiary of Bridge Investment Group Holdings Inc. (NYSE: BRDG), has actually gotten 804 W. Shady Grove Rd., a 203,430 sf Class An industrial structure in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Settyl Launches Low-code Platform for the Logistics & Supply Chain Industry
Settyl Corporation announced its latest option Multi-country supply chain suite utilizing a low-code platform for the logistics and supply chain market.
Two unions plan strike at Transnet in coming days
Two unions plan to strike at Transnet in the next week after declining the rail energy’s wage deal. The South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) prepares to down tools as early as Monday, while the United National Transport Union (UNTU) stated it served a 48-hour notice on Transnet of its objective to embark on a protected strike from Thursday.
Transnet tables new wage offer, applies to CCMA for conciliation
State-owned Transnet has applied to the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) to convene conciliation discussions regarding the group’s current wage negotiations with labour unions. This follows after the unions rejected Transnet’s latest offer on October 3.
Mergence acquires rest of Lasercraft as part of growth strategy in South Africa
Southern African commercial company Mergence Industrial Group (MIG) has actually increased its stake in accuracy sheet-metal and plate engineering business Lasercraft to 100%, as part of the group’s development and growth into the South African commercial sector. The 100% shareholding will enable the group to expand its footprint in South Africa and rest of Africa industrial sectors through an organic and acquisition growth technique in sectors that add to the industrialisation of the continent, says MIG chairperson Masimo Magerman.
EDRAY- Davinci Micro Fulfillment Collaboration-Inbound Execution on Water to Last-mile Delivery
Strategic collaboration offers real-time inbound container freight management and presence for Davinci Micro Fulfillment’s micro and fast-forward satisfaction and channel integration service clients.
FourKites Recognizes Customers Kimberly-Clark, Bayer, Land O’Lakes, ArrowStream and Cardinal Health
Industry leaders make FourKites’ annual Golden Kite Awards for achieving considerable ROI with supply chain presence and for demonstrating finest practices throughout their end-to-end supply chain
Intermodal struggles continue as congestion, capacity, supply chain disruptions persist
Rail intermodal operators, currently challenged on many fronts, have little ability to flex up as peak season rolls on. Shippers are smart to make contingency plans to prevent additional supply chain pain.
FlySafair refreshes branding, collaborates with artists on aircraft interior FlySafair chief marketing officer Kirby Gordon discusses the company’s brand refresh and new aircraft interiors. Video and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson
Local airline company FlySafair has revealed its refreshed branding on the twenty-fifth airplane, a Boeing 737-800 New Generation, that it has invited into its fleet. The branding maintains the pink and light blue, with the addition of a navy-blue stripe in honour of its heritage of air freight company Safair. The company has included a pink heart to the logo design, which is expressive of 2 digital place pins positioned close together, signifying the company’s objective to move individuals to who and what they love, along with the passion of FlySafair’s individuals who like aviation, FlySafair chief marketing officer Kirby Gordon says.
Transnet says agreement with Alstom may pave way for completion of locomotives delivery
State-owned freight logistics group Transnet announced on Monday that an in-principle agreement had been reached with Alstom in relation to a legal dispute arising from an electric locomotive contract concluded in 2015 with Bombardier Transportation, which was subsequently acquired by Alstom. Bombardier Transportation was awarded a contract to supply 240 electric locomotives as part of the larger procurement of 1 064 locomotives, involving 465 diesel and 599 electric locomotives.
ACSA increases Cape Town jet fuel reserves
Airports firm the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has handled to increase the variety of jet fuel reserves at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and is confident that flight movements will continue based on schedule. The vessel bring jet fuel has docked and, as soon as tests have been effectively run, the jet fuel will then be pumped into the refinery, it says.
ESW and SEKO Logistics Announce Joint Partnership
ESW, the world’s leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce business, and SEKO Logistics (SEKO), jointly revealed today that they have actually entered into a new collaboration contract supplying equally complementary services to each other’s clients.
AASA begs govt to waive airport fees as jet fuel rations at Cape Town squeezes airlines
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has actually raised issue about the imposition of jet fuel provisions at the Cape Town International Airport. The association says the limitations will likely result in interruptions to airline company schedules and possibly result in cancelled flights, at a time when the economy and the industry can ill afford it.
TexAmericas Center Continues to Host Hundreds of Jobs, Recruit Companies to State of Texas
TexAmericas Center today announced its continued and remarkable growth in new services, jobs and services at its industrial park over the past , highlighted by its 2022 TexAmericas Center Annual Census of Employment and Payroll report.
Two new senior appointments made by the African Business Aviation Association
The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has actually announced that it has made 2 brand-new senior appointments, namely Dawit Lemma as the association’s VP: International, and Samantha “Sam” Keddle as its manager. In its declaration, the AfBAA discussed that they had both been designated in order to drive growth and provide increased assistance to its members. Their consultations would work from Saturday, October 1. The association was founded in 2012, ending up being the Pan-African supporter for service and general air travel. In cooperation with African civil aviation authorities, it has actually promoted the adoption of combined security standards throughout the continent. Even more, AfBAA has actually established close relations with the International Business Aviation Council (IBAC), which is affiliated to the International Civil Aviation Organisation.
High Court compels EC transport MEC, Minister to act on Intercape safety issues
Bus service Intercape has welcomed an order handed down by the High Court in Makhanda, in the Eastern Cape, in a matter the company brought against the Eastern Cape’s transport MEC, as well as Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula. Judge John Smith ruled that the MEC and the Minister are to take positive steps to ensure that reasonable and effective measures are put in place to provide for the safety and security of long-distance bus driver and passengers in the Eastern Cape.
FlySafair refreshes branding, collaborates with artists on aircraft interior
Local airline FlySafair has revealed its refreshed branding on the twenty-fifth aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 New Generation, that it has actually welcomed into its fleet. The branding preserves the pink and light blue, with the addition of a navy-blue stripe in honour of its heritage of air freight business Safair. The company has added a pink heart to the logo design, which is evocative of 2 digital area pins positioned close together, symbolizing the company’s goal to move people to who and what they enjoy, in addition to the enthusiasm of FlySafair’s individuals who love aviation, FlySafair chief marketing officer Kirby Gordon states.