Category: South Africa

South Africa: Transport on relieve of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) Chairperson

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The Ministry of Transport has today announced that Mr Leonard Ramatlakane has been relieved of his duties as a Board Member and Chairperson of the Passenger Rail Agency of SA (PRASA).   This follows an investigation by the Entity on the misuse of one of its properties in Cape Town by the Chairperson without due and proper processes being followed. The Rail Lines and Stations were hit by vandalists during the lockdown period and the Rail Recovery Programme is a robust government response to that destruction Transport Minister Chikunga has…

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Bidvest Mobility partners with Datalogic to take mobility to the next level

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30 May 2023  – Johannesburg – Bidvest Mobility, a leading provider of mobile computing and barcoding solutions, will showcase its latest innovations in supply chain software and technologies in partnership with Datalogic, a global leader in automatic data capture and process automation solutions, at the upcoming 2023 SAPICS Conference and Exhibition. Bidvest Mobility will demonstrate its advanced supply chain management solutions, while Datalogic will showcase its latest mobile computers, scanners, and other data capture devices. This includes Datalogic’s cutting-edge in-line scanning devices, which will be demonstrated on a real conveyor belt, typically…

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SAPICS 2023 OFFERS EXCEPTIONAL WORKSHOPS, INCLUDING ALL NEW WAREHOUSING SUMMIT

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The annual SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, has the proud distinction of being one of few conferences to offer impactful workshops as a value-add. The 2023 SAPICS Conference, which takes place in Cape Town from 11th to 14th June 2023, has 10 interactive workshops for attendees to choose from. This year’s 45th SAPICS Conference features an exciting collaboration between SAPICS (The Professional Body for Supply Chain Management) and the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), which will co-host the event. There is also a global public health supply chain…

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TNPA WELCOMES MOHOMA TO ITS DREDGING FLEET

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In keeping with the maritime tradition of launching a new vessel, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has christened the latest addition to its Dredging Services fleet in a ceremony where the Transnet Group Chief Executive, Portia Derby in her role as the Lady Sponsor, revealed the name Mohoma for the new plough tug. The name Mohoma is derived from one of the eleven South African official languages, Sesotho and means “to plough”, befitting for the function of the vessel. The name was chosen through a naming competition that TNPA ran…

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GROWING AFRICAN ECONOMIES AND BUILDING COMMUNITIES WITH FRESH PRODUCE EXPORTS

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Over the past ten years, there has been a gradual transformation of African farming practices to enhance the focus on Africa’s export capacity. The continent is now firmly on the path to emerge as one of the world’s top exporters of fresh produce, but there are still lessons to be learned and supply chain challenges to be understood and overcome, according to Keith Marshall, CEVA Logistics’ air freight leader for Middle East and Africa. For the past two decades, Marshall has been directly involved in tracking volumes of major African…

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SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMISATION OFFERS BIG BENEFITS FOR RETAILERS

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The prevailing business environment is more volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA) than ever before, and today’s consumers are more demanding and unpredictable. To keep customers satisfied and to ensure that the right goods are available where and when they are needed, regardless of the latest local or global disruption, supply chain management has become more important than ever for retailers. Recognising this, the organisers of the upcoming SAPICS Conference, Africa’s leading event for the supply chain profession, have lined up numerous retail and consumer goods focused presentations. Hosted annually…

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A.P. Moller Capital acquires Vector Logistics, South Africa’s leading frozen logistics operator

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A.P. Moller Capital and RCL FOODS today announced that they have entered into a binding agreement for the purchase of Vector Logistics by A.P. Moller Capital. Vector Logistics is South Africa’s leading frozen logistics operator, providing multi-temperature warehousing and distribution, supply chain intelligence, and sales and merchandising solutions. The purchase by A.P. Moller Capital provides Vector Logistics with an opportunity to accelerate its mission of “Going Beyond” in supply chain expertise and logistics services, including expanding further afield to meet growing demand in Africa. “Vector Logistics is highly respected with…

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President Ramaphosa attends to state of South Africa’s logistics system

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President Ramaphosa met with the members of the Transnet board and the executive management team at the Union Buildings in Pretoria President Cyril Ramaphosa has directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa’s logistics system.   President Ramaphosa met with the members of the Transnet board and the executive management team at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on, 28 March 2023, to discuss the challenges facing the country’s logistics system, including the declining performance of the freight rail network. Government has set…

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SAAFF moves towards overall digitalisation of the supply chain for South African freight forwarders.

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The introduction of the new generation digital FIATA Bill of Lading (FBL) has been confirmed and will be launched by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) as a new standard to members and exporters for use across the Supply Chain in South Africa. This development will positively impact supply chain efficiencies and South Africa’s competitive position as a provider of world class logistics services, says Dr Juanita Maree, Chief Executive Officer of SAAFF. South Africa hosted the Annual Rotational Presidency meeting of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders…

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