With a population of almost four and a half million people, Johannesburg is a vast urban development, with a sprawling road network and enormous transport infrastructure pressures. The Johannesburg Roads Agency (Pty) Ltd (JRA) came into being on January 1st, 2001, with the City of Johannesburg being the sole shareholder. According to the JRA’s official…
The intrinsic link between airports and the fortunes of a company’s commerce and tourism cannot be underplayed. With international air travel becoming a hugely competitive arena, South Africa has taken action, as it bids to strengthen its position in global markets. In early 2017, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced that it is set to…
The global reach of the automotive sector remains vibrant, while demand for trucks on the African Continent is as buoyant as ever. Among the leading brands across the globe, UD Trucks has a strong brand, build on reliability and even the name lends itself to that ethos – UD standing for Ultimate Dependability. But the…
Globalisation has brought an enormous sense of change and opportunity to ports around the world. In Egypt, maritime trade has always been an important element to the economy, with Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Company providing materials handling expertise for over thirty years. We were recently privileged to catch up with Admiral Mamdouh Deraz, Chairman…
The intrinsic link between airports and the fortunes of a company’s commerce and tourism cannot be underplayed. With international air travel becoming a hugely competitive arena, South Africa has taken action, as it bids to strengthen its position in global markets. In early 2017, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) announced that it is set to…
Running a modern airline is a task laden with red tape and regulations. When that airline serves a country with an economy built on tourism, the pressures mount up. Created in 1967, the award-winning Air Mauritius has helped in connecting Mauritius to the rest of the world by regularly opening new routes and operates flights…
To many, Mauritius embodies the iconic image of blissful island life and the perfect getaway destination. It comes as little surprise that the island has built a strong economy from tourism, relying heavily on an efficient air craft industry to transport its many visitors each year. Aircraft travelling to and from the island, report to…
As South Africa seeks to strengthen international trade links and encourage overseas investment, there is a huge onus on its transportation hubs, with air travel and infrastructure a key component to the nation’s success. Much of the responsibility for handling passenger and cargo numbers efficiently falls squarely on the broad shoulders of Airports Company South…
The aviation industry continues to enjoy growth, with airlines looking at opportunities across the world to expand horizons and improve bottom lines. For smaller nations, synergies and economies of scale play an important role in operations, strategy and ultimately expansion; such is the case at Air Seychelles, where air transportation is a key component to…
The task of upgrading South Africa’s antiquated railways is no small matter and will take time and great expense. At the time of writing, the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)’s fleet continues to go through a transition period right now which has been brought about by the age of existing rolling stock –…
