A closer look at the modal shift in the express delivery market
The rising volatility of oil prices and the consequent fuel surcharges applied by integrators such as DHL, TNT, UPS and FedEx combined with the economic slowdown has led to a gradual shift in customer demand away from express and parcel delivery services via air to alternatives such as road and rail. 27 Nov 2008 07:36
New CEO for Barloworld Logistics
Barloworld Logistics has appointed a new CEO for its Africa operations. Eric Gower-Winter takes over the reins from Isaac Shongwe on 1 January 2009 when Shongwe moves on to become CEO of the Barloworld Logistics group. 17 Nov 2008 13:42
UPS' customer acquisition scramble
[Rachel Tobin Ramos] USA: Minutes after DHL announced last Monday it was ceding the US express mail market, UPS' sales force - more than 3,000 strong - swung into action. 17 Nov 2008 11:31
Minister of Labour awards Imperial Logistics - Imperial Logistics
Imperial Holdings' wholly owned Logistics division recently received an award for Good Practice in Skills Development from the Minister of Labour, Membathisi Mdladlana. Imperial Logistics was one of eighteen recipients and the only achiever in the Logistics and Supply Chain Management Sector. 17 Nov 2008 11:27
Imperial Logistics acquires 50%+1 Volition stake - Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics and Volition Consulting Services (Volition) have announced that Imperial Logistics will acquire 50%+1 in the share capital of Volition with effect from 1 July 2008, subject to approval from the Competitions Authority. 21 May 2008 15:16
Spotlight on logistics for regional growth and development - Imperial Logistics
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Imperial Logistics have announced the release of the fourth State of Logistics Survey. 23 Jul 2008 14:05
Imperial Logistics social responsibility programmes - Phedišang - Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics is one of three divisions within the Imperial Holdings Group and the leading logistics and supply chain management company in Southern Africa. Since 2001, the company has driven various corporate social responsibility programmes. 25 Jul 2008 15:18
Launch of supplychainforesight 2009
The sixth annual supplychainforesight survey initiated and sponsored by Barloworld Logistics, has been launched to the industry. This year's survey will continue the trend of its successful predecessors by exploring groundbreaking aspects of supply chain and logistics practices in South Africa. 14 Nov 2008 11:48
Mixed fortunes for transport firm
Cargo Carriers interim results hold steady overall despite fuel cost and interest rate increases. 31 Oct 2008 05:40
Transnet to sue Sunday Times?
Yesterday afternoon, Monday, 25 August 2008, Transnet responded to the Sunday Times headline article, “Transnet sold our sea to foreigners”, published on Sunday 24 August, with a presentation to the press. Here is the complete press statement and presentation, in which Transnet contends that the article is “irresponsible and defamatory” and that it is “demanding an unconditional retraction of the article from the Sunday Times whilst reserving our right to take further action”. It is also considering legal action. 26 Aug 2008 09:32
Wunderman to move Barloworld
Direct and digital marketing agency Wunderman has won the Barloworld Logistics account with immediate effect, it was announced yesterday, Thursday, 14 August 2008. 15 Aug 2008 09:15
Imperial Logistics announces RP Logistix acquisition - Imperial Logistics
Imperial Logistics has announced the acquisition of 60% of RP Logistix, extending its service offering to existing and new customers, while growing its business nationally and cross-border into Southern Africa. 31 Jul 2008 15:13
DHL launches heavy weight tariff promo
Logistics company, DHL Express Kenya, has launched a heavy weight promotion giving customers a discounted price for exporting or importing heavy weight shipments to and from selected countries. The new tariff provides a 35-45% reduction on the old tariff for shipments above 51kg to selected destinations. 25 Jul 2008 13:52
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