Jayne da Silva

Jayne da Silva

Risk management needs sector-wide cooperation

by Liesl Venter, Freight News Stronger partnerships between government departments, the logistics sector and cargo owners are needed to build on the successes achieved in facilitating cross-border trade.“While improvements in infrastructure, automation and cross-border cooperation are paving the way for…

Increase in volumes already evident

NVOCCs are navigating a storm of challenges. From congested ports to unpredictable carrier routes and weather hindrances, the industry faces a daunting task. In response, there's an urgent call for continual improvement and expansion of services to ensure smooth operations amidst turbulent waters

Focus on skills not gender

Despite efforts to promote gender diversity and equal opportunities in the transportation and logistics industry, women are still underrepresented in several key sectors, such as port operations, container freight stations, warehousing and transport.