South Africa’s transport and logistics SMEs will converge at the 4th Annual Access Road Freight SME Summit 2026, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg. Under the theme “Unlocking Working Capital: Practical Strategies. Stronger Cash Flow. Sustainable Growth for SMEs,” the two-day Summit will bring […]
In logistics, speed now depends on more than moving goods. It also depends on how quickly the business can capture proof of delivery, resolve exceptions, complete compliance records and move a transaction towards payment. Every delivery generates a trail of records, from proof of delivery and loading schedules to customs […]
An analysis of the audited financial statements of the National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) has raised alarm bells over the Council’s financial reporting and its reliance on investment earnings. The analysis follows an application for disclosure of the Council’s financial statements brought by Innovative […]
The order is signed. The goods are manufactured. The customer is waiting. Then comes the question that can change the entire calculation… What will the tariff be? For a business trading across borders, a tariff can feel like an unavoidable part of doing business – another number to add to […]
South Africa’s freight problems carry a substantial economic cost. In early 2025, port delays, rail disruptions and infrastructure bottlenecks were reported to cost the country an estimated R1 billion a day in missed trade opportunities. There have since been signs of progress. The Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) highlighted improvements […]
Legrand South Africa will showcase its comprehensive data centre solutions portfolio at Africa Tech Festival, to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, from 17 to 19 November 2026. It is critical, as investment in cloud services, artificial intelligence and digital transformation accelerates across Africa, that supporting infrastructure […]
BMG launched its new Synergy Ex IE3 range of flameproof motors for demanding mining and industrial sectors, at the Electra Mining Africa exhibition, held in Johannesburg recently. This robust range has been developed to provide reliable power and appropriate protection for operations in hazardous surface and underground environments. “Power, protection […]
BMG provides engineered turnkey drive packages for belt conveyors and feeders used in mining and bulk materials handling. In mining and bulk materials handling, the performance of a conveyor system is determined not only by the individual components installed, but by how effectively the motor, variable-speed drive, couplings, gearbox, pulleys, […]
Heavy-duty forklifts play a vital role wherever large, dense loads need to be moved reliably and safely. In demanding environments, materials handling requires forklifts with the lifting capacity, power and operator control to safely move large components, raw materials and other substantial loads. Typical applications include ports, steel mills and […]
Reliable power transmission is essential in every stage of modern oilseed processing, particularly during desolventising, toasting, cooling and drying operations, where equipment operates continuously under high loads, elevated temperatures and humid conditions. BMG supplies and supports the Sumitomo Hansen P4 range of Industrial Gear Units (IGUs) which has been engineered […]