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SARS XRAY SCANNER
A customs cargo X-ray scanner scans a truck at the Beitbridge border post
Musina intermodal terminal expected to improve cross-border trade
7th July 2017 By: Schalk Burger

The Musina Intermodal Terminal (MIT), launched in June, is set to reduce the cost of cross-border trade, especially for bulk commodities, on the North-South trade corridor. The terminal, about 3 km... 


TNPA unveils R255m admin building at Ngqura
TNPA unveils R255m admin building at Ngqura
27th June 2017 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has unveiled a new R255-million administration building – eMendi – at the Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern Cape. Speaking at the unveiling, TNPA... 


Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies is taken on a tour of the Beitbridge Border Post on Monday
Musina Intermodal Terminal to improve cross-border trade
26th June 2017 By: Schalk Burger

The Musina Intermodal Terminal (MIT), launched on Monday, is set to reduce the cost of cross-border trade, especially for bulk commodities, on the North-South trade corridor. The terminal, about 3... 


Competition Commission prohibits two separate mergers
21st June 2017 By: Megan van Wyngaardt

The Competition Commission has prohibited a proposed merger between Dutch packaging manufacturer Greif International and local steel drum manufacturer Rheem South Africa, as it would garner... 


HEAVY HAUL RAIL
The eleventh International Heavy Haul Association conference covers updates on heavy haul developments, rail expansion plans and global technological advancements
Conference to focus on heavy haul rail industry
2nd June 2017

The International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA), in partnership with State-owned freight logistics group Transnet and the South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA), will host its eleventh IHHA... 


INDUSTRY OVERHAUL
Tansformation of the heavy haul industry is key in countries, such as South Africa, where a minority of the country’s rail-friendly freight is transported by rail
Heavy-haul industry urged to embrace supply-chain approach
2nd June 2017 By: Mia Breytenbach

The “ultimate innovation” for the heavy haul industry is to adapt and broaden its view to encompass the entire supply chain if it is to secure a sustainable future, says State-owned railways... 


COUNTERFEIT CAUTION Consumers should be vigilant about where they buy products from to avoid health risks and potential fatalities
Authorities help to curb counterfeit pharmaceuticals
26th May 2017 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Owing to the devastating effects of counterfeit pharmaceuticals on individual patients, brand owners and the economy, law firm Spoor & Fisher works with the South African Police Service (SAPS), the... 


French logistics group aims to double SA business by 2020
26th May 2017 By: Irma Venter

France-based logistics company ID Logistics hopes to double the size of its business in South Africa by 2020, in terms of revenue and number of contracts and customers, says ID Logistics South... 


France’s ID Logistics aims to double its SA business by 2020
16th May 2017 By: Irma Venter

France-based logistics company ID Logistics hopes to double the size of its business in South Africa by 2020, in terms of revenue and number of contracts and customers, says ID Logistics South... 


MEGA SCISSOR LIFT 
The HL-275 D27 is capable of lifting 1 t to a height of 27.5 m
Mega scissor lift gains first customer
5th May 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Cold storage designer and manufacturer IDS has become the first customer of construction equipment supplier Goscor to use the HL-275 D27 hydraulic mega scissor lift from Netherlands-based lift... 


FULLY AUTOMATED
The tandem horizontal boring mill is fully automated and programmable
New tandem horizontal boring to be fully operational in July
28th April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Installation of the new tandem horizontal boring mill – which can perform multiple tasks simultaneously – will be complete and fully operational by July, enthuses project services corporation Hydra... 


FULLY ASSEMBLED
Mammoet uses a jacking system to lift the dragline and place it on a specialised transport system to move it to its new location
New concept crane being developed
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Global engineered heavy lifting and transportation specialist Mammoet and engineering specialist Stoof Engineering and Innovation (E&I) are joining forces to develop a containerised heavy lifter... 


ML1812R MECLIFT
The variable-reach truck is designed for swift, efficient and safe handling of heavy loads in diverse industries
Local equipment supplier upgrades product offering
21st April 2017 By: Simone Liedtke

Machine manufacturer Meclift has added the ML1812R variable reach truck series to its heavy-lifting equipment range, which has a lifting capacity of 18 t and operates swiftly in confined spaces,... 


South Africa’s hydrogen fuel cell programme making steady progress
South Africa’s hydrogen fuel cell programme making steady progress
14th April 2017 By: Keith Campbell

The Department of Science and technology (DST) is pleased with the progress being made by the Hydrogen South Africa (HySA) research, development and innovation (RDI) programme. This is a natural... 


Linebooker online
New online system allows transporters to bid directly on loads
11th April 2017 By: Irma Venter

Linebooker wants to do for the truck transport industry what Uber’s introduction did within the metered taxi industry – disrupt the traditional business model, cut costs and improve competitiveness... 


SA firm sees potential for elevated-track solution in everything mining to public transport
SA firm sees potential for elevated-track solution in everything mining to public transport
7th April 2017 By: Irma Venter

South African company Milotek will later this year start construction of a fractional rapid transit (FRT) system at a private coal mine in Mpumalanga. Milotek director and inventor Andries Louw... 


Sugar industry reduces haulage costs by R38m
31st March 2017 By: Robyn Wilkinson

The South African sugar cane industry should be congratulated on the progress it has made over the past ten years in improving the efficiency of its haulage system in line with the South African... 


Mobility Vision
24th March 2017 By: Irma Venter

Gauteng-based transport economist Andrew Marsay earlier in February detailed his vision for a high-density, high-value public transport system in South Africa, delivered in a presentation at the... 


Outgoing Barloworld CEO on surviving tough times  and the group’s prospects
Outgoing Barloworld CEO on surviving tough times and the group’s prospects
10th March 2017 By: David Oliveira

JSE-listed Barloworld announced the appointment of new CEO Dominic Sewela, who replaced the outgoing Clive Thomson last month. Thomson was appointed in December 2006 and managed the South African... 


PRASA PROJECT
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa is replacing the entire metro rail fleet of South Africa through the provision of 3 600 new train car units
KPMG at forefront of PRASA rail infrastructure upgrades
3rd March 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Leading global advisory firm KPMG is providing full financial, commercial and localisation advisory services for one of public transport utility Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa’s (PRASA’s)... 


MANDATORY MAINTENANCE
Several projects have been implemented or are under way to improve rail infrastructure in South Africa
S Africa aims to improve poor maintenance of railway infrastructure
3rd March 2017 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The inability of local rail infrastructure to attract sufficient revenue has led to a deficiency in the required sustaining capital necessary for its maintenance, says professional services... 


Eskom names Majuba power station interim coal feeder solution Project of the Year
3rd March 2017 By: Donna Slater

With the collapse of Silo 20 of State-owned power utility Eskom’s Majuba power station in November 2014, an interim solution to directly feed coal into the power station was implemented, and has... 


Grindrod FY16 loss widens on depressed H1 market conditions, impairments
2nd March 2017 By: David Oliveira

Shipping and logistics group Grindrod’s attributable loss widened to R1.9-billion for the 2016 financial year, from a loss of R1.43-billion in 2015, as a result of depressed market conditions in... 


AMSA unveils interim steel rail hub
AMSA unveils interim steel rail hub
24th February 2017 By: Natasha Odendaal

The official unveiling of the Isando Distribution Centre, in Germiston, on Friday, marked the next step in steel producer ArcelorMittal South Africa’s (AMSA’s) long-term initiative to migrate the... 


Acquisitions help bolster logistics group in ‘difficult’ market
17th February 2017 By: Irma Venter

Logistics group OneLogix has, for the six-month period ended November 30, reaped the benefit from recent acquisitions and property infrastructure developments. The group reported a 12% increase in... 


EASY LIFTING 
The variable reach trucks are capable of easily lifting large rolls of materials
New equipment available from local supplier exclusively
3rd February 2017

Machine manufacturer Meclift variable reach trucks, which are designed to swiftly, efficiently and safely handle heavy loads of materials such as steel and aluminium, are now available in South... 


FORKLIFT 
Goscor Lift Truck has received new ISO certification for its forklifts
Group of companies receives recognised certification
3rd February 2017

Equipment group of companies Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC), has been accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) with the 9001:2008 certificate demonstrating the... 


INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES
Government has invested R813-billion to improve roads, airports and ports infrastructure
Working capital important for logistics in current economic climate
3rd February 2017 By: Victor Moolman

With the high costs of logistics services, imports and working capital specialist Investec Import Solutions believes that it is important to release working capital by reducing the capital that is... 


Safe transportation of materials a challenge for manufacturers
3rd February 2017

A critical issue facing manufacturers of powders and bulk solid materials globally is the need for a safe, reliable and efficient packaging and transport system, says manufacturer of pallet-free... 


HYSTER FORKLIFT
Forklifts from Hyster will continue to be supplied from Barloworld
JV to be completed by end of Q1 2017
3rd February 2017 By: Victor Moolman

The transaction regarding the joint venture (JV) between Barloworld Handling South Africa’s local materials handling and agriculture business, and German agricultural trading, building materials... 


N2 
The business estate will be built along the N2 to allow for easy access
Construction of N2 Business Estate under way
3rd February 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Owing to the vision of establishing the Cornubia multi-use development as an important node between King Shaka International Airport and the City of Durban, construction company M&F Giuricich... 


IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY
Improved communication technology will enable mines and engineering companies to communicate more efficiently
Industry needs to adapt to digital technology to improve
3rd February 2017 By: Victor Moolman

To remain competitive this year, companies in the materials handling and logistics industry will be forced to act to optimise efficiency, improve business processes and advance the customer... 


New crane tailored for smaller companies
3rd February 2017 By: Victor Moolman

Crane manufacturer Konecranes launched a new CXT UNO overhead crane in January for small and medium-sized construction, materials handling and logistics companies in Southern Africa. 


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