Value Logistics Articles

As recessionary market forces put increased pressure on already complex value chains, the logistics industry faces major consolidation. Although the South African economy has shown a measure of growth in the latest quarter1, widespread recession across market sectors still abounds. This is true for the supply chain industry which has seen Logistics Service Providers (LSPs) [...]

Basic principals In November 2014, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted mandatory amendments to  the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Chapter VI, Part A, Regulation 2 –  Cargo information. The SOLAS convention is applicable global law. The SOLAS amendments become effective on 1 July 2016 for packed containers received for  […]

Bizcommunity When it comes to intra-regional trade, the African continent is lagging seriously behind its North American and European counterparts. In North America, intra-regional trade accounts for 40% of all foreign business. In Europe, the figure is 60%. In Africa, it’s around 12%. Despite calls from governments, the private sector and trade organisations to stimulate […]

The winners of the annual Steel Awards, which was simultaneously held in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, have been announced. Bizcommunity The awards recognises the excellence in the use of structural steel, where 81 projects were entered this year. Convener of the awards, the Southern African Institute of Steel Construction’s (SAISC) Spencer Erling, said that […]

Problems with zero-rating of indirect exports Joy Orek Exporters who incorrectly zero-rate goods bound for overborder destinations are facing sti penalties for non-compliance with the VAT law – and according to Value Logistics divisional director Stephen Segal, it’s largely a question of ignorance rather than a conscious effort to sidestep the regulations “The only time […]

Advanced systems and in-depth knowledge of global trade enables Value Logistics’ Clearing and Forwarding Division to maintain a substantial lead in the provision of services to some of the country’s largest and most prestigious importers and exporters. in a heavily traded market, Value has succeeded in differentiating itself through the provision of end-to-end clearing and […]

Petrus Baloyi celebrates 34 years at Value Logistics DRIVER NUMBER ONE Petrus holds the honour of being the first driver at Value and holds the prestigious position as driver number one. The business started on the 1 May 1981 and on that day Petrus reported to duty as the first driver in the Value Group. […]

Joy Orlek Despite efforts to educate the shipping industry in the complex compliance requirements of the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS), importers are continuing to face delays and additional costs. While ignorance of the law on the part of shippers is part of the problem, there have also been complaints about the inefficiency of […]

Pharmaceutical Company and Value Logistics Partnership History The case study is about the distribution model chosen by a pharmaceutical company that is listed on the JSE, and is considered as one of the top 3 pharmaceutical companies in South Africa. The pharmaceutical company provides world class medicines to the public and private sectors. In 2010 […]

FMCG Manufacturer’s Warehouse and Distribution Optimisation Case Study Background Value performs the warehousing and distribution functions for a global FMCG Manufacturer of household cleaning and scent products, floor care, household pest control, car care and shoe care products. They have operations in 72 countries and their brands are sold in over 110 countries. The warehousing […]