Freight

World Bank backs freight and logistics reform in South Africa with $1.5 billion loan

South Africa has secured a US$1.5 billion Development Policy Loan from the World Bank to support infrastructure modernisation and economic growth.. Freight transport reform...

Pros and Cons of a Consol Box

In the course of business you might have heard of the term "Consol Box".. In this article we look at what a consol box is, how it works and the pros and cons of a consol box..

A Consol box is considered by many as a simple way to get shipments to their destinations cheaply and efficiently..

As a customer, you need to understand the way consolidation works and the options that are available for the proper planning, execution and delivery of goods to the destination..

As with any activity there are Pros and Cons of using a consol box which is discussed below..

The science of specialized shipping: When standard freight solutions fall short

Standard freight solutions — such as dry vans, flatbeds — are designed for general cargo that does not need special handling. They work well...

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