Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has partnered with Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) in South Africa, part of Transnet SOC Ltd, to help the latter develop an integrated online marketplace platform by bringing together cargo owners, shipping lines, clearing and forwarding agents and road/rail haulers
Logistics
New hurdles in agility, sustainability and visibility of transportation and logistics sectors
The US$300bn transportation and logistics (T&L) industry has three major challenges – agility, sustainability, and visibility – and companies operating in the industry are hoping to address those challenges through digital transformation, according to Lux Research
Gulftainer and GSVlabs launches global startup challenge for ports and logistics
Gulftainer and Global Silicon Valley labs (GSVlabs) will engage startups in five unique areas of opportunity including the Internet of Things and Robo-Doctors; artificial intelligence and autonomous drones; big data and advanced analytics; blockchain and Bring Your Own Idea
CEVA Logistics expands in African market
UK-based CEVA Logistics has launched a three-part expansion plan for the African market, through which it aims to become a continent-wide market player
Uganda’s Ministry of Health meets truck owners
Uganda’s Ministry of Health has met with representatives of the truck owners and national logistics platform in light of coronavirus pandemic situation