SA fleets face internal and external pressures Issue 8 2023, IoT & Automation, Logistics (Industry) Thousands of trucks clog South African border points and ports, causing shipping companies to levy congestion surcharges; fleet managers must enforce safety rules, develop comprehensive training programmes focusing on early warning systems and AI-powered technology
Fleet management systems in SA to reach 3,8 million units by 2027 Issue 7 2023 According to a research report from the IoT analyst firm, Berg Insight, the number of active fleet management systems deployed in commercial vehicle fleets in South Africa reached an estimated 2,1 million in Q4 2022.
Simplify AARTO compliance for fleets Issue 7 2023, Guardian Eye, IoT & Automation, Asset Management, Logistics (Industry) While there are challenges around the management and implementation of the AARTO Amendment Act, there are also benefits that need to be understood today to ensure compliance and value tomorrow.
From damage management to false alarm prevention Issue 7 2023, Dallmeier Electronic Southern Africa , Surveillance, Logistics (Industry) Video surveillance is undergoing an exciting evolution; today’s IP-based solutions can be fully integrated into digital systems. With the increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI); logistics, in particular, can make processes more transparent and exploit previously untapped potential.
Modern warehouses come with added fire risk Issue 7 2023, Fire & Safety Along with increased investments in modern warehousing in Africa, there is also a need to focus on protecting warehouses from crime, however, fire can arguably be a greater danger to business continuity.
Integrated solutions for secure logistics and transport Issue 7 2023, Secutel Technologies SMART Security Solutions asked Secutel’s GM, Andre Vermeulen, what the company offers to the logistics and transport industries to improve their security posture and protect people and assets.
Protecting narrow areas in warehouse and logistics sites Issue 7 2023, OPTEX, Facilities & Building Management, Logistics (Industry) Logistics facilities, warehouses and distribution centres are critical to the supply chain and any company’s business operation and assets. Any disruption can have enormous consequences, both functional and financial.
Logistics operators stand up to safety challenges Issue 7 2023, Logistics (Industry), Asset Management The second annual Webfleet Road Safety Report for 2023 outlines common safety factors, challenges and solutions that South African transport operators face; deteriorating roads, poor vehicle maintenance, congestion and driver fatigue are common challenges.
Securing road transport across Africa Issue 7 2023, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Asset Management, Logistics (Industry), Risk Management & Resilience SMART Security Solutions spoke to Filipe de Almeida, the Portugal & Spain Regional TAPA EMEA Lead, and Massimo Carelle, the TAPA EMEA Africa Region Lead, about securing transport and logistics in hostile environments.
Navigating cybersecurity in the African transport and logistics space Issue 6 2023, IoT & Automation, Logistics (Industry) The African transport and logistics sector is a rapid adopter of industrial automation, embracing technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technologies (OT) to enhance efficiency, but cybersecurity vulnerabilities demand attention.
Free South Africa Market Report webinar from TAPA EMEA Issue 6 2023, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, News & Events, Training & Education, Logistics (Industry) October 2023 offers TAPA EMEA members and non-members opportunities to increase their knowledge of cargo crime and supply chain security risks in three countries in Europe, the Middle East & Africa region, where supply chains are most targeted by both organised crime groups and other offenders.
Tips for successful fleet management Issue 5 2023, Asset Management Fleet Domain, part of the Argility Technology Group, has announced best practices aimed at reducing fleet management costs and delivering a successful fleet management programme.
Cybersecurity in aviation Issue 4 2023, Information Security Air travel is an integral part of the professional and privates lives of the global population; inevitably, with such large growth, the industrial advancements bring a plethora of cybersecurity requirements.
Telematics solution for vehicle leasing Issue 1 2023, News & Events, Products & Solutions, IoT & Automation Wialon, a telematics and IoT platform with over 3,4 million vehicles and other assets connected across the globe, has launched LeaseControl, a cost-effective telematics solution to protect auto-dealers’ financed assets on the lot and after the sale.
Avoiding human error at ports Issue 6 2022, LD Africa, Surveillance, Products & Solutions, Logistics (Industry) LD Africa introduced a local port to the AxxonSoft Port Security System ,a solution that helps overcome the element of human error and eliminate paperwork.
Numerous challenges for transport and logistics Issue 6 2022, Surveillance, Security Services & Risk Management, Logistics (Industry) Operators are making significant investments in automation and digitalisation in order to address security concerns, improve loss prevention as well as efficiency, and reduce unit order costs.
A key to urban transport challenges Issue 6 2022, Axis Communications SA, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions, Logistics (Industry) There are many enabling technologies that can impact transportation in South Africa, but a good place to start is by considering the applications for smart physical technology with the ability to collect and respond to data.
Streamlining processes, integrating operations Issue 6 2022, Security Services & Risk Management, Integrated Solutions, Logistics (Industry) With Trackforce Valiant, Airbus now has one single platform that connects its security guards, supervisors and management across its organisation.
Physical security at distribution centre Issue 6 2022, Turnstar Systems, Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions, Logistics (Industry) Turnstar’s Velocity Raptors create a high-security physical barrier at Massmart’s new 75 000 m2 distribution centre in Riversands, Johannesburg .
