Transport News
Major milestone achieved
In what has been described as a major milestone and a significant boost ahead of the start of port operations, Lekki deep sea port, on July 1, 2022, took delivery of three Super Post Panamax ship to shore (STS) cranes and 10 rubber tyred gantries (RTGs) and witnessed the arrival of the first vessel to berth at the port. The cranes and the RTG equipment will be used in the container terminal, which will be operated by Lekki Freeport Terminal, a subsidiary of French container transportation and shipping company CMA CGM Group.
Airlink announces restoration of flights to Richards Bay
South African regional and domestic airline Airlink announced on Friday that it would resume flights between Johannesburg, Gauteng, and Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, on September 19. This resumption of operations is because Richards Bay Airport is now again able to support scheduled airline services, after a break of 20 months.
TNPA tests market for water desalination solutions at eight ports
The State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for information (RFI) for the supply of desalinated water for its eight commercial seaports. The RFI, the TNPA says, is intended to gauge market appetite to design, develop, finance, operate, maintain and transfer water desalination plants at the ports of Cape Town, Durban, East London, Mossel Bay, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth, Richards Bay and Saldanha.
GEODIS to acquire Need It Now Delivers to significantly strengthen its U.S. offerings
GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire the American company, Need It Now Delivers. The acquisition will enable GEODIS to significantly increase its presence in the United States i
Carrier Transicold TRUs to Use New Low-GWP Refrigerant
More Environmentally Sustainable Refrigerant to Become Standard on Carrier Transicold Transport Refrigeration Systems in North America
West Coast ports post mixed results for July
Cargo flow improved in LA, but slowed in Oakland due to trucker protests of the state’s AB5 labor law.
Transport start-ups show great growth
In an expert insight article released in June, market research company Frost & Sullivan Africa consultant Nomvo Kasolo says transport start-ups show great growth in sub-Saharan Africa. A wave of innovative transport start-ups is helping to keep Africa’s “heartbeat sector” growing.
Assembly project finalised without a hitch
Heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros Mechanical Projects division has reached the tail end of a substantial assembly project for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Solutions South Africa (WW Solutions), a subsidiary of global shipping and logistics solutions provider Wallenius Wilhelmsen. The project entailed the assembly of 15 wheel loaders and eight excavators, which made up part of an import shipment being managed by WW Solutions for one of its clients, a China-based heavy machinery manufacturer.
Major US airline places order for supersonic airliners
American Airlines (American), the world’s biggest carrier, has agreed to buy 20 Overture supersonic airliners from US company Boom Supersonic (Boom). The airline has also paid a non-refundable deposit on these 20 aircraft. American has further taken options for another 40 Overtures. “Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers,” explained American chief financial officer Derek Kerr. “We are excited about how Boom will shape the future of travel both for our company and our customers.”
Cartrack adds new AI-powered safety alerts to driver monitoring Cartrack Live Vision camera technology is a cloud-connected video management solution that takes feeds from in-cab safety cameras and uses AI analysis to provide proactive driver monitoring
Cartrack has enabled a series of new safety alerts for vehicle drivers and fleet managers related to speeding, traffic proximity and potential distractions. The company says it has enhanced its video- and sensor-based safety technology – powered by artificial intelligence (AI) – taking its accuracy in capturing high-definition video of critical events “to the next level”.
Grindrod to post 188% earnings growth for H1
Further to a trading statement published on June 28, JSE-listed freight and logistics group Grindrod in an on August 18 release says it now expects, with greater certainty, to report earnings of between R370-million and R400-million for the six months ended June 30, compared with a R424-million loss in the corresponding six months of 2021. Earnings a share will be between 55.5c and 60c, against a loss a share of 63.1c in the prior comparable half-year period.
For The Third Consecutive Year, DDC FPO Ranks On Inc. 5000 Annual List
Adding to 2020 and 2021 placements, freight business processing company DDC FPO is pleased to appear on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies for 2022
2022 Dangerous Goods Symposium to Examine Hazmat Supply Chain Issues
Free, Virtual Event to Examine the Latest Trends, Challenges and Regulatory Changes Impacting the Dangerous Goods Supply Chain
DispatchTrack’s Latest Report Signals Trouble for the Last Mile Again This Holiday Season
The 2022 Last Mile Holiday Perspective uncovers worry over sky-high fuel costs, surging inflation, inventory shortages, and missing delivery windows despite reports of oversupply
City Logistics, Clearwater Capital acquire 100% of Fastway Couriers
Privately-owned City Logistics and private equity management company Clearwater Capital have partnered to acquire 100% of franchised courier company, Fastway Couriers South Africa. Clearwater Capital will hold a 30% minority stake in the new structure.
Transnet seeks court order compelling CRRC to release spares for 120 idle locomotives
State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has launched a High Court application through which it is seeking an order compelling China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) E-Loco Supply to release spare parts and components required to return 120 locomotives to service. Transnet said in a statement that the spare parts and components had been imported to service and maintain the 95 20E and 100 21E locomotives acquired from CRRC in 2012 and 2014 respectively.
Proposed Gautrain expansion faces heavy resistance by committee
The proposed Gautrain expansion project was harshly criticised as a vanity project, a white elephant and a waste of government finances by members of the Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Roads and Transport, which convened on August 16 to discuss its viability. The committee conducted a Focus Intervention Study (FIS) to investigate how the proposed expansion would address Gauteng’s public transport needs and challenges.
Which way to Naples?
Trains test sensor-based navigation tool in Italy.
More drones could mean safer roads, cleaner air
Traffic and accidents may decrease as parcel deliveries shift from the road to the skies.
AI helps ferries cut fuel consumption in Sweden
Analytics platform helps captains plan more fuel-efficient trips.