Transport News
KZN taxi owners empowered to become bus drivers
KwaZulu-Natal taxi owners are now eligible to be bus owners following the signing, this week, of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport and the Ithala Development Finance Corporation (IDFC) under the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environment. The initiative forms part of the Bus Industry Transformation Programme.
RHENUS AMERICAS CONTINUES TO EXPAND LATAM FOOTPRINT WITH COLOMBIA BRANCH
Rhenus Logistics officially opens its own office branch in Bogotá, Colombia. Rhenus presence in Colombia is serving a growing customer base offering a full extensive air & ocean freight forwarding, project logistics solutions, and in-house services.
New Cardiff Business School study helps build tomorrow’s intelligent cold chain supply for Tower
A new study from Cardiff Business School, commissioned by pharmaceutical transportation specialist Tower Cold Chain, is set to focus on maximising the proximity and availability of Tower’s reusable temperature-controlled containers around the world.
Newsweek Recognizes Roadrunner as one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2022
Leading LTL carrier secures spot on inaugural list
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.
South African terms of trade boon provides unique opportunity for the economy
South Africa is currently enjoying a terms of trade boon, with export prices outpacing import prices, market research firm Intellidex director and capital markets research head Peter Attard Montalto said on May 25. “It’s an unusual situation, driven by metals prices and helped by the fact that South Africa is a net exporter of food at the moment. We’re seeing that, even though we have very high oil prices boosting the import basket, the export side is more than offset,” he said.
Former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama arrested
Five former Transnet officials have been arrested by the Hawks and the National Prosecuting Authority’s Investigating Directorate on Friday morning on charges of fraud, corruption and money laundering. News24 has established that two of the five include former Transnet CEO Siyabonga Gama and Eric Wood from the Gupta-linked companies Regiments Capital and Trillian Capital Partners.
Port of Maputo unveils rehabilitated berths
Mozambican President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi in May inaugurated 1 058 m of rehabilitated berthing area – comprising berths 6, 7, 8 and 9 – at the Port of Maputo. The berths, rehabilitated, expanded and dredged to depths of up to 16 m, are now fully operational, allowing the port to receive and load an increasing number of bigger vessels (Capesize).
‘Worst first’ road repair strategy no solution amid rapid deterioration
A lack of preventive maintenance is by far the biggest contributor to the deterioration of the South African road network, says South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) engineering executive Louw Kannemeyer. “It is purely because the infrastructure is not being maintained. And, because we don’t have a zero-maintenance design on our roads, we are seeing a rapid deterioration in the network.”
Trucker Tools Appoints Rohit Bezewada Chief Operating Officer
Former Morgan Stanley, Uber executive to head operations at digital freight brokerage tech provider
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.
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.
Systems Introduces a New Wheel-Based Truck Restraint
Systems LLC, a leading manufacturer of premium loading dock equipment, introduced the release of a new wheel-based truck restraint called the UniChock.
World Distribution Services Adds Capacity to New Facility Near Port of New York/New Jersey
World Distribution Services (WDS), a leading provider of creative warehouse logistics solutions, has announced enhancements to its new Linden, NJ-based distribution facility, providing additional warehouse capacity to the NY/NJ port community.
Truck tonnage index fell 2% in April
Outlook calls for slower growth in contract freight market as capacity constraints continue.
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.
Mamabola publishes route for Phase 1 of proposed Gautrain expansion
Gauteng Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure MEC Jacob Mamabolo has made public the preferred route for Phase 1 of the proposed expansion of the 80-km Gautrain system, in what is called the Gauteng Rapid Rail Integrated Network (GRRIN) project. This route has been published in the Gauteng Provincial Gazette. This follows a consultative process which allowed affected parties the opportunity to make submissions regarding possible route options.
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.
RoadOne Partners with ZEBOX to Champion Supply Chain and Logistics Innovation
RoadOne will engage in trial projects and joint programs contributing real world knowledge and use cases to foster the rapid expansion of these startups and provide fertile test grounds to shape innovative, cutting-edge technology.
CalAmp Appoints Fleet Technology and Business Growth Expert, Brennen Carson, as Chief Revenue Officer
Carson brings over 15 years of expertise delivering growth through innovative enterprise sales strategies