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Cape Town container, multipurpose terminals introduce truck booking system

By: Tasneem Bulbulia 27th September 2021 Introducing a mandatory truck booking system at South Africa’s port terminal operations has yielded benefits that the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and Cape Town Multipurpose Terminal (CTMPT) will soon enjoy, Transnet Port Terminals says in a statement. “There are many challenges introduced... →

Supplier to break into mining

By: Claire O'Reilly 24th September 2021 Industrial equipment supplier and specialist Shumani Industrial Equipment is striving to secure its spot and compete in the mining industry, with Shumani MD Victor Nemukula noting that a few opportunities have arisen. →

Shipping disruptions delay Syrah shipments

By: Esmarie Iannucci 17th September 2021 Graphite miner Syrah Resources on Friday told shareholders that disruptions to the container shipping market has forced the company to delay some 12 000 t of natural graphite sales from its Balama operation, in Mozambique, from late September to early October. The company noted that natural... →

Optimism prevails despite downturn

By: Darren Parker 17th September 2021 Despite setbacks caused by Covid-19, and the riots and looting in July, tyre manufacturer and distributor Sumitomo Rubber South Africa is optimistic about the sustainability of the local tyre market. Several new products have been launched over the past few months, particularly in the Dunlop... →

Ford Motor Company investment project, South Africa – update

By: Sheila Barradas 17th September 2021 Ford is building a new body shop and stamping plant at the Silverton site, along with a new in-house frame line, in the adjacent Tshwane Automotive Special Economic Zone. →

Opinion: Could South Africa’s logistics crisis derail the citrus sector’s stellar growth trajectory?

15th September 2021 In this opinion article, Nedbank head of agriculture John Hudson writes about how logistics constraints are hampering the growth of South Africa's citrus sector. →

Govt’s private-sector participation drive could increase efficiency, prosperity – Grindrod

By: Irma Venter 15th September 2021 A port that runs efficiently “can bring prosperity all around”, says Grindrod Freight Services CEO Xolani Mbambo. South Africa’s major ports are, however, currently ranked close to the bottom of the list in terms of global competitiveness. →

WEC Projects to test, commercialise off-grid sanitation system

By: Natasha Odendaal 14th September 2021 WEC Projects has been selected by the Water Research Commission (WRC), under the South African Sanitation Technology Enterprise Programme (Sastep), to test a new off-grid sanitation system with the intention of commercialising it in South Africa. The NEWgenerator, which was developed by the... →

Stellenbosch University and Imperial collaborate on real-world healthcare and climate change challenges

14th September 2021 Stellenbosch University (SU) has embarked on a high-level collaboration with JSE-listed Imperial Logistics (Imperial) to address real-world problems related to healthcare, as well as climate change in Africa. The University recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Imperial to... →

Steel handling made easier

10th September 2021 Mobicon container handlers have been used in the global steel industry for over 15 years, to enhance the efficiency and safety of handling components like steel reinforced bars. These versatile machines are used efficiently in many industries, including transport and logistics, food and beverage... →