Ed Richardson

1 week ago | ai-online.com | Nick Palmen |Ed Richardson

A display featuring integrated vital signs measurement will be showcased at Auto Shanghai. The ongoing integration of smart technology is transforming vehicle interiors into personalized spaces. To manage an increasing number of functions while maintaining minimalist designs, seamless hardware integration is essential. trinamiX GmbH, a subsidiary of BASF, will present the Invisible Biometric Sensing Display at Auto Shanghai 2025.

3 weeks ago | freightnews.co.za | Ed Richardson

There has been a “dramatic” improvement in the movement of trucks across borders between South Africa and its neighbours over the past few years, according to Gavin Kelly, chief executive officer of the Road Freight Association (RFA). He attributes this to the introduction of Authorised Economic Operators (AEOs) and preclearing of cargo. Introduced in 2024, the AEO system has replaced manual paper processes with eFiling of applications and supporting documents.

4 weeks ago | mypr.co.za | Ed Richardson

The Annual SPAR Kirkwood Wildsfees has a new home under the Karoo sky. From this year it will be hosted in a purpose-built venue at the Mayogi bomas on the R75 between the two Kirkwood turnoffs. To mark the occasion and the 100th anniversary of Afrikaans being accepted as an official language, a free concert will be hosted on Thursday, June 26. The Kirkwood Wildsfees will be held from Friday, June 27 to Sunday, June 29.

1 month ago | freightnews.co.za | Ed Richardson

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 more efficient trade, significant hurdles such as regulatory disparities, infrastructural limitations and economic pressures must be addressed,” Natasha Lawrence-Ramiah, Saco Shipping Johannesburg ocean and road branch...

1 month ago | freightnews.co.za | Ed Richardson

Logistics companies are partnering with software suppliers to reduce the time and cost of moving freight across borders.