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HaulSuite Wins Top Supply Chain Project Award from SDCE
RouteMax and RouteMax Mobile App Improve Productivity and Planning
FourKites Sees Recovery at Chinese Ports as COVID-19 Lockdowns Ease
FourKites has seen a recovery in import and export ocean shipment volume at Chinese ports over the past weeks as COVID-19 lockdowns have eased.
Gebrüder Weiss expands links on the New Silk Road
The transport and logistics service provider focuses increasingly on the Middle Corridor of the historic trade route / Logistics centers in Tbilisi and Almaty serve as hubs for international and regional goods transports
Sanral to restart, wrap up adjudication process on cancelled tenders by end September Sanral chairperson Themba Mhambi talks about the issues identified with the agency’s construction bid evaluation process. Video and editing: Kutlwano Matlala
The board of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has instructed Sanral management to readvertise and award the R17.47-billion in tenders the board cancelled earlier in May, citing “material irregularities”, within the next four months. Speaking at a media conference in Centurion on Monday, Sanral board chairperson Themba Mhambi added that the board would recruit an independent public institution with infrastructure expertise to assist with the process to advertise and adjudicate the tenders, and to make a recommendation to the board on the winning bidders.
Consortium signs agreement for rail project in Ghana
South African railway entity the Thelo DB consortium will be signing a framework agreement for the transformational Western Railway Line project with the government of Ghana on July 25. The signing ceremony will take place during the Ministerial Programme hosted by the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement Secretariat at Labadi Beach Hotel, in Accra.
Gibela celebrates completion of one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega train for PRASA Gibela celebrates completion of one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega train for PRASA
Rail transport consortium Gibela has unveiled the one-hundredth X’trapolis Mega commuter train it is building for the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa. In 2013 Gibela signed a R53-billion contract to supply PRASA with 600 six-car trains for its Metrorail service. The trains are manufactured at Gibela’s Dunnotar facility, in Nigel, in Ekurhuleni. Creamer Media’s Sabrina Jardim tells us more.
Jet fuel supply is stable despite refinery closure, says ACSA
Despite the temporary shutdown at the key Natref refinery, Airports Company SA (ACSA) says jet fuel supplies at all its airports remain stable and it is continuing to meet airline demands. Fin24 reported on Sunday that Sasol – South Africa’s largest fuel producer – declared force majeure on the supply of petroleum products due to delays in deliveries of crude oil to its Natref refinery, leaving just a fraction of the country’s fuel-production capacity still operational. Sasol Oil will, therefore, not be in a position to fully meet its supply commitments from July 2022.
Descartes Releases July Report on Global Shipping Crisis: Record Container Import Volumes but Signs
Descartes Systems Group released its July report on the ongoing global shipping crisis and analysis for logistics and supply chain professionals.
ShipLilly Selects Magaya CRM to Optimize Customer Relationship Management
ShipLilly has selected Magaya CRM to improve its customer management processes while fostering effective collaboration and communication across teams.
Sanral to restart, wrap up adjudication process on cancelled tenders by end September Sanral chairperson Themba Mhambi talks about the issues identified with the agency’s construction bid evaluation process. Video and editing: Kutlwano Matlala
The board of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has instructed Sanral management to readvertise and award the R17.47-billion in tenders the board cancelled earlier in May, citing “material irregularities”, within the next four months. Speaking at a media conference in Centurion on Monday, Sanral board chairperson Themba Mhambi added that the board would recruit an independent public institution with infrastructure expertise to assist with the process to advertise and adjudicate the tenders, and to make a recommendation to the board on the winning bidders.
Aveng’s McConnell Dowell awarded A$600m bridge project in Tasmania
Construction company Aveng’s subsidiary McConnell Dowell has been awarded a A$600-million contract to deliver Tasmania’s largest-ever transport infrastructure project – the New Bridgewater bridge. Located 20 km north of Hobart’s central business district, the project will replace the existing lift span bridge that was built in the 1940s and provide a new, modern bridge spanning 1 km over the Derwent river.
SAA, Kenya Airways sign codeshare agreement for African travel
South African carrier South African Airways (SAA) and Kenya national carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) have signed a codeshare agreement that opens more destinations for travel opportunities. As demand for air travel rebounds, the code-sharing agreement will see each airline sell, under its own code, flights operated by each other.
Richards Bay Bulk Terminal handles record magnetite shipment
The Richards Bay Bulk Terminal loaded 192 400 t of magnetite in a single vessel last week, as the 300-m-long MV Seacon Africa sailed for China a day ahead of schedule. This was the largest magnetite consignment in the history of the terminal’s operations.
Imperial to acquire 100% stake in J&J Group
Imperial, owned by DP World, has obtained approval to acquire 100% of the J&J Group – the largest integrated logistics operator on Mozambique’s Beira corridor. The transaction relating to the acquisition of the first tranche of shares (51%) of the J&J Group, which was announced on July 29 last year, was closed on July 18 this year.
Locus Taps Enterprise Technology Veteran Mehul Kapadia as Chief Growth Officer
New strategy will fuel global expansion, partnerships, and long-term growth to cement Locus’ market position as a leader in Last-Mile logistics technology
July Cowen/AFS Freight Index: High fuel surcharges, seasonal factors to prop up transportation costs
As demand softens and shippers take action to mitigate exposure to high costs, index predicts moderate-to-declining quarter-over-quarter growth rates across modes, though year-over-year trends indicate sustained strength
Trade groups applaud executive order on rail talks
Effort will help keep freight flowing, but West Coast dock worker negotiations and labor laws affecting California truckers remain key concerns, industry leaders say.
Sanral to restart, wrap up adjudication process on cancelled tenders by end September Sanral chairperson Themba Mhambi talks about the issues identified with the agency’s construction bid evaluation process. Video and editing: Kutlwano Matlala
The board of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has instructed Sanral management to readvertise and award the R17.47-billion in tenders the board cancelled earlier in May, citing “material irregularities”, within the next four months. Speaking at a media conference in Centurion on Monday, Sanral board chairperson Themba Mhambi added that the board would recruit an independent public institution with infrastructure expertise to assist with the process to advertise and adjudicate the tenders, and to make a recommendation to the board on the winning bidders.
Rolls-Royce announces hydrogen aircraft fuel project and updates on hybrid-electric power
UK-based global major propulsion and power system group Rolls-Royce announced on Monday (the first day of the 2022 iteration of the renowned Farnborough Air Show in England) that it had launched a cutting-edge programme to use hydrogen as a fuel for commercial aircraft. The company also provided an update on its development of hybrid-electric aircraft propulsion systems. The decision to launch the hydrogen power programme was not taken in isolation. It followed market research carried out by the Fly Zero team of the UK Aerospace Technology Institute (a Public Private Partnership) and by the Heathrow Airport Limited-led NAPKIN (New Aviation Propulsion Knowledge and Innovation Network) consortium. Rolls-Royce was a member of both initiatives. Both these projects established that there was market potential for aircraft fuelled by hydrogen.
Boeing forecasts global demand for 41 000+ new airliners over next 20 years
US aerospace giant Boeing released, on Saturday, its latest Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), covering the period from now until and including 2041. In it, the group forecast a global market demand for 41 170 new airliners (of all categories) and freighter aircraft during this period. These new aircraft will have a total value of $7.2-trillion. Their delivery will mean that, by 2041, the total global airliner and freighter fleet will be 80% larger than it was in 2019, just before the Covid-19 pandemic. Some 50% of jetliner deliveries during this time will be to replace airliners currently in service. This replacement of older with newer aircraft will improve fuel efficiency and cut emissions, thereby improving sustainability.