Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical to make the handling process as seamless and efficient as possible. Furthermore, as space becomes less available and more expensive, port and terminal applications must use it as effectively as possible. Such conditions […]
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Adaptability is critical in the retail space, and in today’s world, if you do not have an online presence, you are losing out on a significant opportunity. When making the move online, it is essential to deliver a consistent experience for users – as there is nothing more frustrating for a customer than an online […]
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Crown Relocations South Africa is a leader in global mobility, providing relocation and moving services for individuals, families, and businesses worldwide. With a commitment to talent development and a passion for excellence, Crown Relocations South Africa is dedicated to helping individuals thrive in the relocations industry. The dynamic and thriving relocations industry encompasses a vast […]
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The Durban Chemicals Cluster (DCC) Business Accelerator held its annual “Dragons’ Den” event at The Pearls in Umhlanga Rocks on Tuesday, 28 November 2023. Emulating the renowned Dragons’ Den format, 11 emerging Black-owned enterprises passionately presented their ventures to a panel of influential ‘Dragons’ who are driving the meaningful transformation of the local chemicals sector; […]
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Over 2,500 truck hi-jackings were reported in the first three months of 2023 alone – approximately 27 vehicles per month – according to figures recently published in Freight Southern Africa magazine. Additionally, the number of reported truck hijackings has increased by nearly 25% year on year since 2020 and shows no signs of slowing down. […]
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New York City, US recently played host to the UN’s first Water Conference in over 50 years. And whilst over 700 pledges were made to promote transformation in the water sector, the challenges – to achieve these goals – are undoubtedly immense. Evident from the conference was that water sectors in many countries, including South […]
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Volvo Trucks has scooped the prestigious industry award for its Volvo FH Electric. It’s the first time ever that an electric truck wins the award. Volvo’s heavy electric truck, the Volvo FH Electric, has been selected as International Truck of the Year 2024. In explaining their decision, the jury praised the electric truck’s performance, seamless […]
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In the whirlwind of modern life, with work deadlines, relentless digital communication, and now year-end functions, many experience what I call the ‘end-of-the-year syndrome’. This state of mind, often manifested as sensory overload, leads to feelings of being overwhelmed, disconnected, and intolerant of social interactions. It’s a common experience across different sensory thresholds, affecting those […]
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The Road Freight Association (RFA), as the largest representative of road freight operators (companies) in South Africa, is involved in the Road Transport (02) and Security (07) Workstreams of the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC). The RFA is involved in the discussions relating to the challenges facing logistics in general, but specifically in those discussions […]
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Ongoing delays caused by a serious backlog at the largest port in the country, the Port of Durban, is plunging the South African logistics system in disarray. This may lead to increased prices in consumer goods and, in a worst-case scenario, a shortage of certain products come Christmas and the back-to-work, back-to-school period. “We have […]
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