Ardagh Glass Packaging South Africa (Ardagh), a leading supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable glass packaging has introduced five cutting-edge Smart Trucks to enhance its logistics capabilities. These Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will strengthen the glass manufacturer's delivery fleet through a partnership with DP World.
Ardagh Glass Packaging South Africa (Ardagh), a leading supplier of sustainable and infinitely recyclable glass packaging has introduced five cutting-edge Smart Trucks to enhance its logistics capabilities. These Performance-Based Standards (PBS) vehicles will strengthen the glass manufacturer's delivery fleet through a partnership with DP World.
The new Transit Van 350 LWB is the latest addition to Ford’s commercial vehicle line-up, providing a capable and adaptable vehicle that is designed to serve the diverse needs of business and fleet customers across various industries.
Fruit is handled multiple times from the moment it is harvested until it is stored in cold rooms. As a result, farmers must continuously find ways to minimise bruising and ensure they deliver the highest quality produce to market.
Rapidly evolving customer expectations are putting the logistics and transport sector under pressure to enhance customer engagement by providing real-time updates and rapid responses across multiple channels. When it comes to customer needs, there is one thing that's consistent across the board – the need for simplicity in communication and speed of the process.
Private equity fund manager Clearwater Capital has announced the purchase of Etlin International (Pty) Ltd’s temperature-controlled storage and logistics arm through a business rescue deal. This division, SnoLink Logistics, will continue to serve its existing customer base, which includes several Blue Chip retailers. Under new ownership, the logistics firm will scale operations, maintain its workforce, and open a state-of-the-art facility in Gqeberha by 2026.
The uptake of lithium-ion batteries within SA’s material handling and industrial equipment industry has, in some instances, outpaced that of other African and European countries, according to Duan Tredoux, National Operations Manager of Industrial Power, a division of CFAO Equipment.
Manufacturing in Africa faces several key challenges in 2025, impacting growth, competitiveness, and sustainability. The manufacturing Indaba has shared some of the top issues:
Vector Express – a new offering from Vector Logistics - is enabling the channel to market for servicing forecourts and non-major retail customers nationally across South Africa. The solutions are enabled via the implementation of a dedicated fleet of vehicles optimised for the forecourt solution.
Grindrod Logistics, in partnership with Maersk, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the South African logistics industry by securing four ISO accreditations through an integrated audit approach:
Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, introduces its new flagship Driver Terminal: the PRO X - the rugged professional tablet, designed specifically for truck and van fleets. It comes with enhanced performance and quick access to Webfleet Work App and professional navigation. With the ability to be tailored to business needs, the PRO X is the perfect all-rounder for fleets looking for a long-lasting device to increase operational performance and service reliability.
