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Company expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering
12th August 2022 By: Mandisa Nyathi

In spite of chemical supply chain constraints, flow measurement and calibration technology company Wika expects to benefit from its diverse portfolio offering to provide quality instrumentation for... 


Former Transnet executives’ properties, pension benefits frozen with SIU order
10th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze five luxury properties, and pension benefits valued at about R1.8-million,... 


OneLogix warns of up to 80% y/y decrease in earnings a share
8th August 2022 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed logistics company OneLogix has advised its shareholders to expect a drop of between 60% and 80% year-on-year in earnings a share to between 2.5c and 5c for the financial year ended May... 


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Bidding to be launched this month for private participation at Durban and Ngqura container terminals – Godongwana
5th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

Request for proposal (RFP) documentation for private sector participation in the container terminals at the ports of Durban and Ngqura will be issued this month with the goal of having partnerships... 


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Freight costs to blame for spike in global inflation, not oil – Botha
5th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Ever since global inflation started heading north at an alarming rate, much of the conventional wisdom on the causes of this trend has pointed to energy prices, especially gas, oil and petroleum,... 


South Africa, Botswana agree to boost rail link
5th August 2022 By: Donna Slater

South Africa and Botswana have agreed, in principle, on joint development initiatives to be implemented by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Botswana Rail (BR), to improve trade between the two... 


Heavy haul value system collaboration advancing, but more action required
5th August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The level of collaboration among key stakeholders in the heavy haul value chain is only about half of what it should be and more must be done to ensure that this is encouraged. This was indicated... 


ITSSA to disband as project has realised its mandate
5th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Intelligent Transport Society of South Africa (ITSSA) has disbanded, as it has fulfilled its mandate, says CEO Dr Paul Vorster. An ITSSA annual general meeting in July confirmed a decision... 


Grindrod appoints Xolani Mbambo as new CEO
5th August 2022 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has announced that Xolani Mbambo is to succeed Andrew Waller as CEO from January 1 next year.  Waller is set to retire. 


Boegoebaai has been earmarked as a possible hub for the production and export of green hydrogen and derivative products
TNPA initiates process for possible development of greenfield Boegoebaai port
4th August 2022 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a preliminary process for the proposed development of a new deep-water port at Boegoebaai in the far Northern Cape near the... 


Rail constraints costing South African miners billions of rands in lost exports
3rd August 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Despite bulk mineral exports being State-owned Transnet’s single biggest client base, South Africa is unable to access the full benefits of minerals exports, Minerals Council South Africa CEO Roger... 


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Retailer’s last-mile deliveries to be made by solar-charged electric panel vans
29th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Retailer Woolworths in June announced that it will start rolling out electric panel vans (EPVs) in partnership with logistics group DSV and mobility specialist Everlectric to deliver its customers’... 


Transnet CEO Portia Derby
Transnet to issue big locomotive tender in August as it clears legal hurdles
27th July 2022 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet intends launching its much-anticipated tender for new locomotives in August having recorded a 5.6% drop in rail volumes last year as a result of a... 


Logistics, fintech combine to address Africa’s transport challenges
26th July 2022 By: Darren Parker

Financial institution Standard Bank has attributed the success of its recent direct minority equity investment into technology-enabled logistics solution Tripplo to its ability as a large,... 


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Grindrod appoints Xolani Mbambo as new CEO
22nd July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has announced that Xolani Mbambo is to succeed Andrew Waller as CEO from January 1, next year.  Waller is set to retire. 


Transnet to invest R16.1bn in Cape Town, Mossel Bay and Saldanha ports 
22nd July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) will invest R16.1-billion at the Mossel Bay, Saldanha and Cape Town ports in a seven-year capital investment programme. The capital investment programme... 


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Cotton On unveils new environment-, staff-friendly head office, distribution centre
21st July 2022 By: Donna Slater

Australian fashion retailer the Cotton On Group (COG) has invested R300-million in new custom-built headquarters and a distribution centre in Waterfall City, Midrand, which it officially launched... 


Imperial to acquire 100% stake in J&J Group
19th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

Imperial, owned by DP World, has obtained approval to acquire 100% of the J&J Group – the largest integrated logistics operator on Mozambique’s Beira corridor. The transaction relating to the... 


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ITSSA to disband as the project has realised its mandate – CEO
15th July 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Intelligent Transport Society of South Africa (ITSSA) has disbanded as it has fulfilled its mandate, says CEO Dr Paul Vorster. An ITSSA annual general meeting in July confirmed a decision taken... 


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Poor road conditions, truck shortage boosting Serco’s repair business
14th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Truck bodies and trailers manufacturing company Serco says the poor condition of some roads in South Africa, as well as a shortage of new trucks, is boosting its repair business. "The damage... 


Imperial acquires Africa FMCG in Nigeria
13th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics company Imperial has completed the strategic acquisition of a controlling stake in consumer products distribution company Africa FMCG Distribution (AFMCG), which offers a nationwide and... 


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Six land-based borders prioritised for one-stop border management roll-out
8th July 2022 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa is creating a Border Management Authority (BMA) that will unify the border control functions and processes from various national departments, and BMA CEO and national commissioner Dr... 


Trucks block South African road to Mozambique as fuel costs surge
6th July 2022 By: Bloomberg

Protesters in a city in South Africa’s north east blocked roads including a highway linking the country to Mozambique with trucks Wednesday morning as they demonstrated against fuel prices rising... 


SAHHA Conference announces keynote speaker – Aurizon’s John Woods
SAHHA Conference announces keynote speaker – Aurizon’s John Woods
6th July 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

The South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA) Conference will feature a keynote presentation by rail transport company Aurizon planning and scheduling head John Woods. Woods, who is based in... 


Third-party rail access unlikely to unlock private investment, owing to restrictive terms – ARIA
1st July 2022 By: Irma Venter

African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) CEO Mesela Nhlapo says the association has serious concerns regarding the restrictive terms and conditions Transnet has imposed on the use of the national... 


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Port Elizabeth Car Terminal sets new record amid expansion project
30th June 2022 By: Irma Venter

The Port Elizabeth Car Terminal has moved 5 700 export vehicles in a single vessel.  This is the highest volume ever moved through the terminal, including the previous record of 4 500 export units... 


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Reform, State capability, corruption must be addressed before South Africa can progress – Mavuso
24th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

Three critical issues stand in the way of South Africa moving forward in terms of developing and attracting investment, Business Leadership South Africa CEO Busi Mavuso said at the Southern Africa... 


Opportunities abound in transport, logistics if challenges can be addressed
22nd June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

There are considerable challenges facing the country’s commuter transport, freight and logistics sectors, which are impeding economic growth; however, there are signs of improvement. This was a key... 


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S&J Industrial Estate development applies for EcoDistricts certification
22nd June 2022 By: Darren Parker

The new S&J Industrial Estate, situated on the south-eastern corridor of Johannesburg, has applied to become the first EcoDistricts-certified precinct outside of North America. EcoDistricts... 


Impact of disruptive weather on supply chain requires mitigation
21st June 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Weather conditions in KwaZulu-Natal in April disrupted the entire supply chain, and while this is slowly being restored to normality, there are considerably direct and consequential costs to the... 


Eleven-point action plan agreed to address recruitment of foreign truck drivers
20th June 2022 By: Donna Slater

The Road and Freight Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC), in partnership with the road and freight industry stakeholders, have agreed on an eleven-point action plan to deal with industry challenges... 


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Supply chain blockages must end – SAAFF
20th June 2022 By: Irma Venter

South Africa cannot afford the massive and continued knock-on effects from disruptions to the national supply chain caused by truck driver blockades on the N3 to and from the Port of Durban, as was... 


Labour migration policy nearing completion, says Nxesi as truckers intensify action over foreign drivers
Labour migration policy nearing completion, says Nxesi as truckers intensify action over foreign drivers
17th June 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Employment and Labour Department is finalising policy that will help to regulate the extends to which foreign nationals can be employed in South Africa, Minister Thulas Nxesi said on Friday.... 


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