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), […]