Imperial Logistics won the ‘Best Transport Operator' award at the 2009 FOCUS on Excellence Awards on 3 November 2009. The awards applaud excellence among transport operators, vehicle and trailor suppliers and the country's leading providers of tyres, fuels and lubricants. 19 Nov 2009 14:39
Transport business Transnet on Tuesday, 18 November 2009, announced that Tau Morwe, the Chief Executive of Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), had agreed to act as CE of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) pending the finalisation of the current disciplinary process in relation to the suspended CE of TFR, Siyabonga Gama. 18 Nov 2009 12:27
The transportation sector, contributing as much as 60% to the domestic carbon emissions, will have a big part to play in sustainable development trends around the world and as one of the world's top 20 carbon emitters, South Africa is no exception. 12 Nov 2009 11:05
HighJump Software, a global provider of supply chain execution solutions, has entered into an agreement with South African-based iWMS for them to serve as HighJump's associate for the South Africa region. 11 Nov 2009 12:27
Imperial Logistics announced on Tuesday 10 November 2009 that it has acquired a 36% stake in Pragma Holdings, with various professionals who are members of Pragma's management owning the balance. 11 Nov 2009 11:35
Imperial Logistics has acquired a 55% interest in Rustgold Transport (Pty) Ltd, further enhancing its strategic position in the southern African construction industry. 29 Oct 2009 11:57
Logistics News recently hosted the 21st Annual Logistics Achiever Awards to recognise outstanding performers for professionalism and excellence in the effective application of strategic, tactical and operational logistics and supply chain management principles, concepts and practices in southern Africa. This year saw the introduction of the Enviro Awards, highlighting successful green initiatives and developments that have a significant environmental impact. 26 Oct 2009 12:55
Imperial Logistics has won a Logistics Achiever Enviro Award for its "contribution to environmental initiatives for the research and analysis of transport environmental issues" at the Logistics Achiever Awards. 20 Oct 2009 11:37
An investment of R178-million and the creation of hundreds of jobs was announced on Sunday, 18 October 2009, for the Nelson Mandela Bay logistics park in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape. 19 Oct 2009 14:12
Imperial Logistics recently announced the acquisition of two strategic logistics service providers. Imperial Logistics acquired a 60% stake in Express Hauliers (Pty) Ltd and 70% in Logistical Transport Services (Pty) Ltd. 12 Oct 2009 11:52
[Artwell Dlamini] Imperial Holdings, which has an annual turnover of about R52bn, says it is still difficult to value potential acquisition targets even though earnings visibility was improving. 9 Oct 2009 12:34
DHL, one of the world's leading logistics providers, celebrated its 40th anniversary on Friday, 25 September 2009. Citing the company's pioneering spirit, strong customer focus and critical role in facilitating global trade, Frank Appel, CEO Deutsche Post DHL recounts the secret of DHL's success over the last 40 years. 28 Sep 2009 12:11
Coal of Africa, the coal mining and development company, confirmed today, Friday 25 September 2009, that it is progressing discussions with Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), whereby it continues to explore the possibilities of a public-private partnership (PPP) on the Maputo rail corridor. 25 Sep 2009 11:29