SSAB, a specialised global steel company that develops high-strength steels and services for better performance and sustainability, has signed a letter of intent to supply its environmentally-friendly products with Manitou Group (Manitou), a world reference in the handling, aerial work platforms and earth moving sectors
Logistics
Nissan convoy embarks on African odyssey

The convoy consists of the entire range that is manufactured in South Africa. (Image source: Nissan)
Nissan, which offers a range of 24 vehicles to retain and commercial customers across sub-Saharan Africa, has sent off a convoy of its Navara pickup-ups on an eight-country journey across the continent
Partners begin service to strengthen trade links between UAE and Kenya

Astral Aviation will begin weekly operations from Abu Dhabi starting from 28 March in a regular service. (Image source: Etihad Cargo)
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, and Astral Aviation, a leading cargo airline in Africa, have celebrated the inaugural flight from Nairobi in Kenya to Abu Dhabi in the UAE, marking the commencements of their collaboration to expand Etihad Cargo’s reach into the African market
Significant investment to optimise Port of Durban
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a South African rail, port and pipeline company, has announced an investment of R233mn (approx. US$12.4mn) for the rehabilitation of key roads around the container handling port precincts of the Port of Durban
Choosing the correct travelling axle trailer

Selecting a travelling axle unit that maximises safety and loading efficiency can be a complicated process. (Image source: Talbert Manufacturing)
Troy Geisler, vice president of sales and marketing at Talbert Manufacturing, provides six top tips to select the right travelling axle trailer for optimal loading efficiency