An increased demand for road transport, largely driven by the rail-service challenges South Africa has faced, has left many local supply chains heavily reliant on road fleet operators. This increased demand has led to growing pains as the industry adjusts.
The factors that will determine the leading transport operators in the near future are very different to those that have traditionally been accepted as benchmarks for success.
Historically, transport businesses have been considered easy to replicate. Transport operators had access to the same trucks, trailers and routes.
Now the transport industry is on the brink of a significant transformation driven by technological advancements, sustainability measures and evolving consumer demands.
- This is an excerpt from a column. Read the rest here: "Leading transport operators are not born, they are made."
