Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) algorithms are currently the most influential innovations in the logistics and freight sectors, according to Michael Henning, general manager at EasyClear.
Investment in information technology by revenue authorities and the logistics industry is paying off through smoother cross-border transit, says Michael Henning, general manager of Easy Clear. “We are seeing an increased reliance on technology and data analytics from a private sector perspective, coupled with proactive compliance and regulatory enforcement from a revenue authority perspective,” he […]
A huge congratulations to the winners of the Rising Star categories of the IMM Institute Excellence Awards. These rising stars are shaping the industry with their dedication and vision, proving that innovation, passion and hard work pave the way to success. EasyClear extends the congratulates to Gugu Nkala, the Supply Chain Student of the Year, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Adopting technology to advance the digitisation of processes and documentation through blockchain or APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), is a growing trend and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, says Michael Henning, sales and general manager at Easy Clear. “This is especially true given that the change of and adoption of these digital processes […]
Companies are constantly pursuing technological solutions for their supply-chain challenges. These days, a staggering number of such solutions exist, and the number only seems to be growing exponentially. “The evolution of technology is happening at such a rapid pace that, unless you’re focused on your industry segment or sector, it’s easy to be engulfed by […]
With the advent of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) business has the opportunity to reimagine itself as it differentiates from competitors as never before. According to Michael Henning, sales manager at Easy Clear, it will see the introduction of additional revenue streams within business through the adoption of technology and repurposing of resources to focus on business […]