How we made it in Africa

by David on September 9, 2010

Transporting goods across Africa can be challenging, and without the necessary experience, logistics companies could face some serious delays. How we made it in Africa spoke to Greg Tighe, Concargo’s Director: Global Projects – Worldwide Operations, about dealing with these difficulties and the rising demand for goods to be transported from South Africa into the [...]

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Concargo Transport Logistics Services Video

by David on October 25, 2010

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Abnormal Loads In South Africa

August 17, 2011

In special circumstances, where vehicle or load exceeds the regulated maximum weights and dimensions, the relevant Provincial Administration may issue a permit authorising it to operate for a specified period on a public road. Extensive stipulations governing these vehicles are contained in TRH11, a document which has now been split into the following parts: Dimensional [...]

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People Still Buy People First…

August 10, 2011

By Peter Hurst Peter has been involved in the corporate sector having worked for major South African companies in senior roles leading market growth plans into 35 countries from a hands-on perspective. He has run his own business in the UK and South Africa for over 11 years and was contracted to lead UK Trade [...]

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Higher Volumes Plus Dearer Fuel Means Pain For Forwarders

August 3, 2011

Bank survey shows rising oil price is a major concern Worldwide  Rising oil and fuel prices are not just a major concern for UK road hauliers, but for European and Global freight forwarders too, but it hasn’t affected volumes yet, according to one analyst. According to the latest Danske Bank European Freight Forwarding Index for [...]

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Green Products and Supply Chain Disruption

August 1, 2011

Almost overnight, deeply entrenched high tech industry experts and the general public alike, were startled by the inclusion of “conflict minerals” being signed into law within the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The six-page legislative provisions signed on July 21, 2010 will have a direct impact on the supply chain, especially consumer [...]

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The Top 10 Richest African Billionaires

July 29, 2011

The Forbes 2011 Billionaires List was recently released. Topping this year’s ranking of 1,210 billionaires is Mexico’s Carlos Slim Helu. The telecom mogul, who earns 62% of his fortune from America Movil, is now worth US$74 billion and way ahead of his two closest rivals. Bill Gates, No. 2, and Warren Buffett, No. 3, both [...]

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Fundamentals of Transport Logistics

July 27, 2011

Fundamentals of Transport Logistics Training Course Programme Overview The movement of freight through the global supply chain Freight transport is a critical aspect in business and trade, as it provides the link between supply and demand. It is therefore a foundational enabler in economic trade, involving as it does the movement of goods and product [...]

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Understanding the New Mobile Paradigm

July 25, 2011

Can you see it? A new mobile logistics paradigm has formed, nearly overnight, around the convergence of consumer technology trends and supply chain systems. In just a few years, the proliferation of powerful, affordable, and multifunctional mobile technologies has revolutionized  communication and productivity – at home and in the field. As someone who spends a [...]

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Concargo Client Scoops Award

July 20, 2011
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TESA is proud to announce that we have been awarded the World Quality Commitment International Star Award at the 24th World Quality Commitment Convention in Paris 2010. The award ceremony took place in October 2010 at the Palais des Congrès in Paris.  The trophy was presented to Anni Bodington Managing Director and Craig Paine Business [...]

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THE DEFINING QUALITIES OF A 360 LEADER-BY DR. JOHN MAXWELL

July 11, 2011

Adaptability – Quickly adjusts to change Leaders in the middle may not be the first to know, but they are often the ones in charge of implementation. Adaptable managers in the middle are willing to embrace a change operationally even if they are not yet ready to do so emotionally.   Discernment – Understands the [...]

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Renewable Energy

June 8, 2011

Wind could meet half the world’s power needs A newly released academic study claims that the installation of 3.8 million 5MW wind turbines could generate half the world’s power needs by 2030.  Wind accounts for 17% of new power in 2010 Nearly 9.3GW of new wind power capacity was installed in 2010, according to the [...]

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