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South Africa's courier industry is booming, but the model behind it is constantly and rapidly changing. Parcel lockers, PAXI's R60 counter drop-off, and Uber Courier are all finding ways to cut the...

South Africa’s deteriorating road infrastructure is creating risks for freight operators that go far beyond potholes. Illegal mining, underground cavities and unstable ground are increasingly...

When R10 million worth of cargo was destroyed, the insurance payout fell far short of expectations. This case study reveals the hidden risks of relying on someone else's cover...

Road freight has become the shock absorber of a broken logistics chain, and this, in turn, leads to more pressure on depots, freight management systems, and, most importantly, harms the drivers...

As tensions in the Middle East escalate, South Africa is already feeling the impact through rising fuel prices. But the effect goes far beyond the pump. Increasing costs across transport...

Understanding the distinction between the two forms of protection is essential for any consignor that ships valuable freight. Because when something goes wrong on the road, the difference between the...

We unpack who is actually driving e-commerce growth, why certain couriers are surging, and what operators must do to fully leverage the biggest logistics opportunity of the next decade...

A 2022 ruling by the Consumer Goods and Services Ombudsman (CGSO) has reshaped how freight companies must approach packaging-related disputes. In a case involving six completely unpacked car...

The festive season brings an enormous spike in freight volumes — but it also brings an equally predictable rise in fraud linked to seasonal stock. Merchants dealing in items designed for Christmas...