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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.
Sunrise Energy reveals significant growth in LPG volumes at terminal
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal operator Sunrise Energy has revealed its latest data on LPG imported through its independent terminal at Saldanha Bay in the Western Cape. Sunrise operates the LPG import terminal under exclusive concession from the Transnet National Ports Authority, providing LPG importers access into the Western Cape.
ACSA reports high passenger network recovery across all airports
The aviation sector is showing some promising signs of recovery, following two years of Covid-19 restrictions that severely impacted on the global industry. This year expected to be a year of steady rebound and renewed activity, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says.
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.
Flexible warehousing startup Cubework opens 3 new facilities in Texas
Cubework adds 482,000 s.f. of Texas warehousing to their portfolio of industrial spaces with flexible leases and an extensive list of amenities in Sugar Land, Houston and San Antonio
BR Williams Discusses U.S. Port Congestion and Solutions
Supply chains worldwide have become overburdened and out of sync over the past two years. For businesses, the obstruction of the supply chain translates to hassles in operations, which can lead to a loss of customer trust.
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
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.
CPC Logistics Names Adam Putzer Director of Sales, Permanent Transportation Logistics Services
Accomplished sales professional brings more than a decade of experience in transportation and logistics
CT REALTY TO DEVELOP 1.7-MILLION-SQUARE-FOOT GARDEN STATE LOGISTICS PARK IN PENNSVILLE, NJ
CT Realty and PGIM Real Estate have acquired 282 acres of prime New Jersey infill industrial land for the development of Garden State Logistics Park, a 1.7 million-square-foot, state-of-the-art logistics center in Pennsville, NJ.
DispatchTrack Enters Agriculture Market With Centerra Co-op Partnership
Leverages AI to optimize delivery of feed and fuel and maximizing utilization of assets and drivers; Provides customers with better communication and tracking
Parade & 3G Raise the Bar on Digital Bookings
Parade, the leader in software for freight brokers that drives digital transformation with its truckload capacity management platform, announces its partnership with 3G, one of the leading providers of modern-day transportation management systems.
Forum set up to improve cooperation between Eskom, Transnet and domestic industrialists
A new forum comprising Eskom, Transnet and domestic industrialists is to be established to improve collaboration between the two large infrastructure-focused State-owned companies and domestic manufacturers and suppliers. The initiative was unveiled by Ministers Pravin Gordhan and Ebrahim Patel in their respective Budget Votes on May 20 and comes at a time when domestic industry is warning that inadequate and erratic demand, together with power cuts and collapsing freight logistics, pose a threat to manufacturing entities and their employees.
Delivery Solutions and Stuart Partner to Expand Same-Day Last-Mile Delivery Capabilities in UK
Orchestration software and leading on-demand solutions providers join forces to provide a diverse range of delivery options for retailers and customers alike
Preserving rail history the modern way
Norfolk Southern donates historical documents, rail memorabilia to Virginia museum, along with funding to digitize the collection.
Airfreight operators host “open house” for college students
Event held at Atlanta airport gives students a behind-the-scenes look at aircargo handling operations.
Is the steel master plan delivering? Is the steel master plan delivering?
Creamer Media’s Chanel de Bruyn speaks to Engineering News Editor Terence Creamer about whether the steel master plan is delivering; the lack of demand that is negatively impacting on the industry and how localisation could help to boost demand; and the electricity supply and rail and port challenges that remain key areas of concern for the industry.
Intercape urges govt intervention as attacks by rogue taxi operators increase
Days after long-distance coach company Intercape went public about a violent campaign waged against the industry by rogue taxi associations, three more of its buses came under attack in Gauteng. These attacks, which all happened in the last week of April, came after Intercape appealed to President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently intervene to stop the violence directed at the long-distance coach industry.
CGA calls for Public Enterprises budget to address private sector ownership at ports
The Citrus Growers’ Association (CGA) is hoping Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan will use his 2022/23 budget speech to address the challenges at South Africa’s ports. Delays and backlogs at the ports are threatening the longer-term sustainability and profitability of the citrus industry, as well as the 130 000 jobs its sustains, the association has said on many occasions.
Major US airline seeking approval for direct Washington DC to Cape Town route
On Wednesday, major US carrier United Airlines announced in Chicago, in the US State of Illinois (where it is headquartered), that it had applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for approval to operate three direct flights a week between the US capital, Washington DC, and South Africa’s legislative capital, Cape Town (South Africa being unusual in having separate legislative, executive and judicial capitals). This would be the first scheduled nonstop flight ever between these two cities. United described the institution of a direct Washington DC – Cape Town route as “long-overdue”. The airline planned to operate the service using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Kinetic Adds Jump Detection to Reflex Wearable Platform
Wearable technology helps protect industrial workers from injuries caused by performing avoidable jumps