Transport News
eezyimport DIY Platform expands scope with eezy Freight – a global LCL shipment service
eezy Freight offers digital freight quotes for LCL shipments; freight booking; tracking with eezy dashboard and integrated customs processing, all on the eezyimport platform.
Unsolicited takeover of Ryder is unlikely to succeed, analyst says
Offer from private equity firm “undervalues” transportation giant as investors grow concerned about freight sector downturn.
Tower Cold Chain sets sights on doubling its global network as L.A. hub opens
With the launch of its Los Angeles hub, Tower Cold Chain confirms it is on track to double the size of its global network during 2022.
Loadsmart’s Opendock Reduces Shipment Delays at the Warehouse, Improves Carrier Safety
New version places additional emphasis on improving warehouse efficiency, data insights and driver safety.
Lincoln Property Co. Buys 140 Acres for Next Phoenix Mega Project: Luke Field
Lincoln Property Company has completed a $53 million, 140-acre land acquisition in Glendale, Arizona for its next mega metro Phoenix Class A industrial project: the $515 million, 2.3 million-square-foot Luke Field.
Takatso welcomes Treasury’s support for SAA deal
The Takatso Consortium on May 12 said it welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s public support for its acquisition of a 51% interest in South African Airways (SAA), signalling a firm commitment from government to conclude the transaction. Takatso would inject R3-billion into the airline over the next two years.
DispatchTrack Partners with Encompass to Optimize Delivery Management for Distributors
Addition of DispatchTrack to Encompass PartnerLink Ecosystem boosts profitability and enhances the customer experience by ensuring deliveries are always made at the right time
Banyan Technology Expands Business Intelligence Suite to Provide Enhanced Visibility into Freight
NEW Carrier Cost and Performance Dashboards Now Available in LIVE Connect™ Platform
AdvancedDock Creators Announce New Logistics Smart SealTM Technology
Advanced Solutions unveils new technology to improve logistics data accuracy.
South Africa sets plans to cash in on revived national carrier
South Africa’s government has retained special voting rights in the country’s national carrier even after selling a majority stake, and will be given R3-billion in preference shares that can be redeemed through future cashflow. That means the state stands to benefit should new owner, the Takatso Consortium, revive a carrier that’s struggled under years of heavy losses, corruption and mismanagement, according to a statement from the Department of Public Enterprises on Thursday.
Rigid and strict medical evaluations excluding vulnerable entrepreneurs in drone sector
A challenge to entering the drones industry as an entrepreneur or business person, especially to people from disadvantaged backgrounds, is the necessity to pass in-depth medical examinations, says drone specialised services company Ntsu Aviation founder Sam Twala. Drone pilots applying for a remote pilots licence (RPL) up to Class 3 operator require a medical evaluation and the passing, in full, of similar health assessments as pilots of crewed flights.
Humans to continue to be involved in autonomous drone flights
As drone users think of new ways to deploy drones, there is a requirement to use them beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and autonomously. However, humans are still needed to conduct behind-the-scenes activities, said software and aircraft designer Fixar drones sales manager Ronald Schultz.
Europe’s leading e-commerce and logistics marketplace returns for flagship in-person event.
About the Event DELIVER 2022, the flagship in-person event for Europe’s premier community for e-commerce and logistics, is held on 8+9 June at Amsterdam’s Taets Art & Event Park.
Nextbrain Emerges as a Top App Development Company with Swift Technology
We have great knowledge and expertise in the best practices of the industry to offer quality Swift application development solutions. Our developers have great functional and domain knowledge for offering custom Swift app development services.
Cargo Chief and Tai Software partner to provide DFM, capacity, and pricing for freight brokers
Cargo Chief, a top provider of procurement and pricing software for freight brokers, and Tai Software, a TMS built explicitly for brokers, announced today the completion of their digital freight matching, capacity, and pricing integration.
UK sustainable logistics company secures Fortune 500 customer as it transitions from startup phase
UK-based sustainable logistics company Magway has secured its first commercial customer in the form of a large Fortune 500 multinational group, says CEO and founder – and South African – Rupert Cruise. Magway is a zero-emission delivery system (when powered by renewable energy), consisting of carriages running at speed, on a track, on a network of overground or underground pipes that are about 1 m in diameter.
Efficient trucks added to fleet
Heavy lifting and rigging specialist Lovemore Bros added four new trucks from global truck manufacturer Volvo to its heavy lifting and materials handling fleet. Lovemore Bros heavy rigging manager Shane Hawyes says the benefit of the acquisition is threefold.
PRASA’s KZN floods repair bill stands at almost R3bn
The direct cost to restore passenger rail services in KwaZulu-Natal following the recent floods stands at an estimated R2.6-billion to R2.9-billion, says the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). In addition, the loss of fare revenue, owing to the suspension of train services, is estimated at roughly R50-million.
DHL, Volvo Trucks sign new zero-emission cooperation agreement
Volvo Trucks and Deutsche Post DHL Group have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift to zero-emission vehicles, and DHL intends to intensify its transition to heavy electric trucks by deploying 44 new electric Volvo trucks on routes in Europe. The intended order includes 40 electric trucks of the model Volvo FE and Volvo FL, to be used for package deliveries in urban transports.
RanchHarbor and Manhattan West Acquire 91,000-Sq.-Ft. Industrial Infill Property in San Dimas, CA
Real estate investment firms secure rare value-add multi-tenant industrial warehouse asset in supply-constrained Southern California San Gabriel Valley submarket