Container ships soon to sail unmanned?
In May, our published sister weekly FTW carried a story about the development of unmanned “autonomous trucks” on mines. And we’re now at a stage where underground trains, trucks, cars, computer-controlled container transport vehicles at terminals, and people movers in...
New system that will be implemented by our biggest Terminal in Durban
We would like to bring to your attention a new system that will be implemented by our biggest Terminal in Durban, effective from August 31, 06h00. The booking system will affect the trucks collecting and delivering containers. The booking system has been used briefly...
More Chinese funding for SADC ports and roads
Please find herewith extract taken from the FTW Online, for your information Additional pledges for Chinese infrastructure development funding have been received after the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) region took its multi-billion-dollar infrastructure...
Haemorrhaging steel industry seeks protection
SA’s steel-making industry is grinding not so slowly to a halt, amid industry screams of complaint about cheap Chinese imports. The country’s second largest steel maker, Evraz Highveld, is at a complete standstill, while our biggest, Arcelor Mittal, is described as...Useful Links
