Tyre analysis essential for maximising fleets – expert
Effective fleet management is crucial for commercial vehicle fleets, especially when it comes to tyres. Tyres are vital and costly components that require proper care and management to prevent premature wear, costly downtime, and safety hazards. Louis Marais, general manager for commercial sales at Sumitomo Rubber South Africa, says this goes beyond superficially inspecting worn-out […]
US loses some 25 million boxes of table grapes to hurricane
Hurricane Hilary delivered wind and rain to many of California’s table grape vineyards at peak harvest time for most of the 90 varieties grown in the state, Dutch perishable exports portal Fresh Plaza reports. The immediate aftermath of the hurricane brought additional rain and humidity to many growing areas, compounding problems and loss. “The impact of the […]
Emergency power projects a step closer to implementation
Two additional emergency power projects are one step closer to getting off the ground, having signed legal agreements with government this week, News24 has reported. The hybrid renewable energy projects consist of solar PV (photo voltaic), wind and battery storage technologies, and will together add 203 MW to the grid. In practice, this means one […]
Sheetz to build $145M distribution center in Ohio
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Sheetz has outlined plans to spend $145 million building a new food preparation and distribution facility in Findlay, Ohio, according to an Aug. 28 release emailed to C-Store Dive. The facility is expected to create […]
Delayed celebrations slow movement at Port of Cape Town
Equipment failure alone is not to blame for slow vessel working at the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT), a source directly involved with operations has said. In a ports meeting held earlier this week, Transnet admitted that personnel deployment had been compromised by postponed Women’s Month celebrations. The source, whose name is being withheld because […]
Cargo throughput in the Port of Gothenburg remains stable
Despite the current global and domestic economic recession, the Port of Gothenburg maintains strong volumes throughout most cargo divisions. The cargo volume report for the first half of 2023 from the Port of Gothenburg demonstrates this. The Port of Gothenburg handles more than half of Sweden’s container transports, with the majority passing via APM Terminals’ […]
