Scan Global Logistics (SGL) was a leading Danish logistics service provider with worldwide operations. SGL primarily offered air and ocean freight services in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market, of which a large share came from ocean freight. The company was seeing a drop in revenues in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the geopolitical situation and uncertainties in the business environment globally. The head of .....more

On May 22, 2023, the first railway freight train assembly plant in West Africa went into operation. The Kajola wagon assembly plant was built in Nigeria to meet needs specified by Nigeria’s Ministry of Transportation. China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) provided the technical support and supplied the freight trains.<br><br>The project was not easy to achieve as a localized project, but it was an important milestone in the development .....more

AirAsia X Berhad (AAX), a long-haul, low-cost airline based in Malaysia, faced a difficult financial situation in October 2021. As the global COVID-19 pandemic had forced the Malaysian government to impose travel restrictions and close its borders in 2020, the majority of AAX’s fleet had been grounded. By 2021, AAX’s total liabilities outweighed its total assets by RM33.581 billion. Unable to service the lease payments to lessors, AAX designated Lim .....more

In August 2024, InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo), the market leader and consistently the most profitable low-cost airline in India, announced its entry into a new customer segment, offering a business-class experience. IndiGo had initiated its journey in the highly competitive aviation industry by targeting price-sensitive travellers and offering a no-frills, on-time journey experience that the price-conscious Indian consumer much appreciated. .....more

Hussayna Khan, an investment analyst based in Toronto, Canada, is assessing whether to hold, increase, or sell Cargojet shares in her clients’ portfolios. Cargojet, a Canadian air freight company, has experienced minimal growth over the past three years, prompting Khan to examine its future prospects. However, she has limited knowledge of the Canadian air freight industry and must consider how Cargojet fits within it and competes against both local .....more

The chief executive officer and chair of PostTag Group Ltd., explored opportunities in the electric vehicle (EV) space to stay relevant amid a competitive and evolving market. They considered the launch of GrazEV Ltd. (GrazEV) and focused on efficient EV charging solutions. Factors such as market demand, infrastructure, and competition were considered in making the strategic decision of where to locate EV charging stations in England. The central .....more

In February 2024, the general manager and vice-president of Audi Seattle found himself having to consider the future challenges that could be in store for traditional automotive retailing. Despite having faced numerous challenges in the automotive industry over the years, such as recessions and factory strikes, he had remained dedicated to the car business in an ever-changing industry. Now, however, he was all too aware of the imminent threat posed .....more

Environmental impact assessment is a legal requirement for all large infrastructure projects. The environmental impact assessment process for the Gautrain Project was governed by the 1997 EIA regulations based on the Environment Conservation Act 73 of 1989. Developing environmental impact assessment is a complex process that covers a wide variety of impact assessments, requiring skills from various experts and input from interested and affected parties, .....more

A key example of strategic partnerships is the Gautrain Management Agency public transport integration model with the taxi industry, referred to as the Midibus Feeder Distribution Service. The partnership model was developed in 2011 with the objective of providing a service from the Gautrain rail system’s Marlboro station to Linbro Business Park. Through an innovative contracting model, a partnership was formed with the taxi association operating .....more

Management of the project included determining capacity requirements, construction management, and records management. During its planning and construction, the nature of the Gautrain Project generated significant stakeholder interest from both supporters and those in opposition. For this reason, a holistic approach towards communication and stakeholder management was established. Given the ever-changing environment in which Gautrain operates, the .....more