Dar es Salaam is consolidating its standing as the primary maritime entry point for landlocked markets across East and Central Africa. Driven by rapid efficiency gains, expanding infrastructure, and structural changes in supply chain preferences, the volume of transit cargo moving through Tanzania’s principal ocean terminal reached 14.61 million tonnes […]
BMG’s Belting division supplies and supports a comprehensive range of conveyor components which is suitable for use in diverse sectors, including high-temperature applications, like glass bottle manufacturing, high-speed applications in bottling plants and food safe conveying. “Due to the extreme heat generated by furnaces in glass bottle manufacturing plants, we […]
DISA Equipment has recently launched the new Develon DB100AS-2KM backhoe loader in Southern Africa. These machines have been developed for high efficiency in many sectors, including construction, municipalities, agriculture and infrastructure. The new DB100 series forms part of the wide range of robust Develon earthmoving equipment, which is designed to […]
BMG’s GK-IT emergency spill kits – comprising absorbents, containment materials, cleaning equipment and personal protective equipment in portable bags or wheeled units – enable prompt, efficient response to oil, fuel and chemical spillages. This range covers small vehicle leaks through to substantial spills in workshops, refuelling depots and storage areas. […]
Live demonstrations at the Danfoss section of BMG’s Electra Mining Africa stand highlighted the energy-saving potential of combining a Danfoss iC7 variable-speed drive with a BMG IE4 permanent magnet motor. “In these demonstrations, the motor had a rated current of 1.56 A, but was drawing only 80 mA, while operating […]
As South Africa marks Transport Month, supply chain industry body SAPICS says that attention should extend beyond roads, rail and ports to one of the most important assets in South Africa’s logistics system: people. This includes the supply chain professionals who keep goods, businesses and the economy moving, the organisation […]
Becker Mining South Africa’s participation at Electra Mining Africa 2026 attracted a steady stream of visitors, with its Kito hoisting equipment and Missing Person Locator System emerging as particular attractions. Becker Mining’s interactive stand combined digital product presentations with hands-on engagement, giving visitors an opportunity to explore technologies for mining […]
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 […]