Sixteen Volkswagen Constellation Trucks worth R7-million were handed over to Kayreed Board & Timber in Johannesburg. Kevin van der Merwe took delivery of the trucks from Cornel Oelofse, General Manager of Lindsay Saker Midrand Commerical on 30 April 2008.
9 May 2008 11:25

Following on the announcement during March that it had acquired the Swift Group in Dubai and was in the process of finalising a further acquisition, Barloworld Logistics has announced the acquisition of Hong Kong-based logistics company Flynt International for US$13 million. The purchase price is subject to final adjustment based on profit and other warranties to be achieved. 9 Apr 2008 05:46

Europe's road freight industry is set for strong growth over the coming five years, according to independent market analyst Datamonitor's latest research. 2 Apr 2008 11:50

Barloworld Logistics, supply chain management subsidiary of industrial multinational Barloworld, has announced a major growth initiative by acquiring Dubai-based Swift Group and its affiliates in the Far East, India, UAE, Africa and Germany. 14 Mar 2008 08:51

The newly unveiled Kei Railway Project, which is set to create over 29,000 jobs in the Eastern Cape, is also expected to open up economic opportunities for the area. 4 Mar 2008 06:15

The global logistics industry is set for a challenging year in 2008 as the effects of the credit crunch filters through to consumer spending. Margins in the industry are already thin, but shippers can make moves now to improve their chance of future success. 20 Feb 2008 06:13

The logistics industry in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE*) and Russia is set to experience a period of high growth over the next five years, going by independent market analyst Datamonitor's latest research. 6 Feb 2008 06:28