Transport News
Major short-haul airline to adopt Airbus control system upgrades for its airliners
Europe-based global major aerospace group Airbus reported on Monday that UK-based short-haul low-cost carrier easyJet had actually chosen to upgrade the control systems of its fleet of more than 300 A320-family single-aisle airliners. These will be all be equipped with Airbus’ Descent Profile Optimisation (DPO), while those that work with it will also be fitted with Continuous Descent Approach (CDA), systems.
SVI launches six-wheeled armoured Land Cruiser concept at AAD
Armoured products specialist manufacturer SVI Engineering launched a newly designed concept version of its MAX 3-series of vehicles – the three axle, six-wheeled armoured Toyota Land Cruiser MAX 3 Six Wheeler, at Africa Aerospace and Defence expo 2022 (AAD 2022) on September 21. The MAX 3 is a 6X4 built on a Land Cruiser 79 Series chassis, is powered by Toyota’s 4.5 ℓ
V8 turbo diesel powertrain, and has the ability to carry more payload, as well as offer better flotation on soft, rough terrain surfaces.
Remgro unbundles shareholding in Grindrod
Stellenbosch-based financial investment group Remgro has actually revealed the unbundling of its shareholding in JSE-listed freight and logistics group Grindrod, as part of the adjustment of its investment portfolio. The Johann Rupert-owned investment firm will distribute its entire shareholding of 25% in Grindrod, by method of circulation in specie to Remgro investors as an unbundling deal.
Chilean startup launches in the US to put deliveries on a greener route
SimpliRoute, leader in supply chain logistics optimization, raised$8 million last December to broaden its services to Brazil,
Canada, and now the United States, where they are currently working with a few of the greatest names in retail.
Realterm Acquires Final Mile Warehouse Northern New Jersey
Realterm reveals the acquisition 83 Broad Avenue, a 66,504-square-foot final mile warehouse in Fairview, N.J.
ARRIVEnow™ Launches as the Technology Brand of Arrive Logistics
Unified platform utilizes innovation, data science and skill to personalize options for transportation partners and increase employee efficiency
Intelligent Imaging Systems Rebranded as Drivewyze Infrastructure Services
Intelligent Imaging Systems Now Known as Drivewyze Infrastructure Services
Majority of both shippers and carriers say they could improve use of KPIs, Coyote Logistics study says
Benchmarks are more valuable than ever after two years of volatility, speaker states at CSCMP Edge show.
AFS Logistics names Kevin Day President of LTL business
Former Coyote, XPO executive brings over two decades of logistics industry experience to lead rapidly growing LTL organization
Chicago Music Exchange Finds Supply Chain Harmony with Pacejet
The World’s Greatest Guitar Store” conserves 68K+ every year utilizing Pacejet’s Built for NetSuite option.
Drivewyze and HAAS Alert Announce Connected Truck Safety Partnership
Drivewyze to take advantage of Safety Cloud ® for in-cab safety informs for business truck drivers
Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises Jacobs Transport’s Lee-Ann Courvoisier and Billy Meysel talk to Creamer Media at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Video & Editing: Creamer Media’s Nicholas Boyd.
Transportation provider Jacobs Transport has outgrown its current lawn space and will be upgrading the business’s modus operandi to adhere with service requirement flow. The business talks to Creamer Media about this, and more, at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition.
No need for road safety Imbizos, just enforce existing laws, urges RFA
Over the past couple of days, a variety of authorities have made urgent calls for the application of procedures to attend to the current wave of roadway crashes, says Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly. “The Deputy President has likewise called for an Imbizo to go over these occasions.”
IntelliTrans Managed Services Intervened for Commodities Clients Before Rail Strike
Rail Strike Averted, however IntelliTrans’ Clients Were Ready to Keep Facilities Operating and Production Flowing
Southeastern Freight Lines Promotes Garrett Dustin to Service Center Manager in Shreveport, Louisia
Southeastern Freight Lines, the leading provider of regional less-than-truckload (LTL) transport services, today revealed Garrett Dustin has been promoted to service center supervisor in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Quiet Platforms Partners with FourKites to Enable End-to-End Supply Chain Visibility for Retailers
Retailers in Quiet Platforms’ network will now have the ability to gain access to complete, real-time supply chain visibility through end-to-end services
Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises Jacobs Transport’s Lee-Ann Courvoisier and Billy Meysel talk to Creamer Media at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Video & Editing: Creamer Media’s Nicholas Boyd.
Transportation service provider Jacobs Transport has actually outgrown its present lawn area and will be upgrading the business’s modus operandi to adhere with company requirement circulation. The company speaks with Creamer Media about this, and more, at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition.
Paramount to deliver first Mwari to overseas airforce
Pretoria-based aerospace and defence equipment manufacturer Paramount Aerospace Industries is set to deliver its first Mwari multi-role aircraft to an overseas air force on September 23, while other airframes are destined for another air force. The orders for nine new Mwaris for the two separate air forces represent an important milestone in Paramount Aerospace Industries’ commercial success and has resulted in full serial production of Mwari’s at Paramount Group’s Wonderboom National Airport aircraft factory.
Govt officials working out how much money SAA still needs from Treasury, airline says
Government officials are exercising exactly how much money South African Airways (SAA) still requires from National Treasury in order to settle tradition financial obligation and bring the finalisation of the tactical equity partnership handle the Takatso Consortium one step closer. Takatso, chosen as SAA’s strategic equity partner currently more than a year back, is not prepared to take on any of the airline company’s tradition debt. Investment firm Harith and Global Airways, owner of the LIFT airline, are the Takatso partners. Takatso is anticipated to provide much-needed capital for the airline’s continued operations – to the tune of R3 billion over 2 years.
FourKites’ Premier Carrier List Reflects ROI of High-quality Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility
Premier Carriers experience considerable boosts in delivery volumes in spite of ongoing market volatility