There’s a great moment in Apocalypse Now when Robert Duvall, playing a lieutenant colonel in the Vietnam War, kneels down to tell a couple of soldiers, against a backdrop of tropical bush set ablaze by an aerial bombardment, that “there’s nothing like the smell of napalm in the morning”. Considering the battleground that customs can be, especially […]
Visibility in the supply chain is a crucial component of cargo management along African corridors. According to Michael Henning, general manager at Easy Clear, it is essential to develop African solutions for African challenges, given the continent’s unique conditions and complexities. “Visibility has always been a priority, but in Africa it is essential,” he told […]
The expansion of 5G networks has ushered in a new era of faster speeds and lower latency, unlocking a host of new applications for the Internet of Things (IoT) in real-time tracking and marketplace integration. As ports and customs authorities embrace these advancements, they are incorporating smart technologies to better manage traffic, streamline customs processes […]
A national online single-window system (NSW) for customs declaration in South Africa may not be as out of reach as some public-sector critics claim, a cargo clearing expert has commented after it was reported that other government agencies (OGAs) are still mired in manual processes. According to Easy Clear general manager, Michael Henning, not all […]
Technology is revolutionising the logistics industry, reshaping supply chains with advancements like the internet of things (IoT), 5G, blockchain, collaborative computing, and virtual simulation. According to Michael Henning, sales manager at Easy Clear, this enables the management of more complex supply chains, resulting in a new paradigm emerging. “Known as Global Trade 2.0, this paradigm […]
Continued investment in cross-border rail, road and port infrastructure means lasting opportunities for the logistics sector. This development is crucial as nations gear up for expansion and heightened trade activities. Michael Henning, sales manager at freight forwarder Easy Clear, points to an increase in large cross-border infrastructure projects taking place on the continent. “These projects […]
A leading digital clearing bureau has written itself into the cargo industry’s history books by becoming the first software provider of its kind to enable South Africa’s inaugural shipment under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The shipment for Ghana’s steel industry from the Port of Durban has already elicited widespread interest from the […]
In warehousing operations, there’s a growing emphasis on automation and, when economically feasible, robotisation. The goal is to enhance efficiency and productivity by eliminating time-consuming, repetitive tasks that typically require the workforce’s involvement. For instance, one such job involves extensive walking in sprawling warehouses to pick orders and transport them to staging areas. However, it’s […]
Within the supply chain, as well as revealing vulnerabilities machine learning is gaining momentum within the freight sector, as computers demonstrate the remarkable ability to identify and automatically populate forms based on prior documentation or historical learning, according to Michael Henning, sales manager at Easy Clear. Another significant development is the Internet of Things (IoT), […]
The South African Revenue Service (Sars) recently encountered severe failures in its online platform systems. This unfortunate incident was a stark reminder of our reliance on technology. However, amidst the chaos, Sars demonstrated foresight by implementing an operational failover plan, ensuring the smooth facilitation of trade while actively seeking a long-term technological solution.According to Michael […]
