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Logistics

Logistics is the sector concerned with the planning, implementation and control of the efficient movement and storage of goods, services and information from point of origin to point of consumption. The industry encompasses transportation, warehousing, inventory management, materials handling, packaging, supply chain coordination and distribution network design. Logistics activities span multiple modes of transport including road freight, rail, maritime shipping, air cargo and intermodal operations. The sector plays a critical role in manufacturing, mining, agriculture, retail and e-commerce by ensuring that raw materials, components and finished products reach their destinations on time and in good condition. Key players include third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, courier services, port operators and integrated supply chain specialists. In Africa, logistics faces particular challenges including infrastructure deficits, border delays, regulatory complexity and the need to serve dispersed markets across vast distances. Technology adoption is transforming the industry through warehouse automation, fleet telematics, route optimisation software and digital freight platforms. The sector is a significant employer and contributor to GDP in most economies, with performance directly affecting trade competitiveness and the cost of doing business. Logistics efficiency is measured by metrics such as on-time delivery rates, inventory turnover, transport costs as a percentage of sales and order fulfilment cycle times. Environmental concerns are driving interest in green logistics practices including fuel-efficient vehicles, route consolidation and reverse logistics for product returns and recycling.

Logistics Updates


Fortress CEO Steven Brown
Fortress reaffirms distributable earnings forecast, provides guidance for FY2027
12th June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Fortress Real Estate Investments has reaffirmed its distributable earnings forecast of at least R2.15-billion for the financial year ending June 30. This translates into a forecast... 


Image of a forklift moving packages
New express air shipments service for heavyweight cargo
12th June 2026

An express air solution for shipments up to 1 000 kg a piece and 3 000 kg a shipment, was recently announced by global logistics integrator DHL Express. The Heavy Weight Express (HWX) service marks... 


Transnet Chairperson Dr Andile Sangqu Headlines CILTSA ESG Conference
12th June 2026

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) has confirmed Dr Andile Sangqu, Chairperson of Transnet, as keynote speaker for its ESG Conference taking place on Tuesday,... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy urges collaboration, LNG and ports reform at fuels imbizo
11th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has said that South Africa’s logistics recovery and long-term energy security will depend on the closer collaboration between government and the fuels industry, as... 


Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology companies Powerfleet and CTRLFleet used the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand to highlight the growing role of digital solutions in improving transport and logistics... 


Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson.
Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
11th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology company Tontrac System Analytics believes that greater integration between logistics systems and the adoption of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock significant efficiency... 


Supply Chain Management Is a Future-Proof Career for Young South Africans
Supply Chain Management Is a Future-Proof Career for Young South Africans
11th June 2026

Global disruptions in recent years - including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, shipping delays, infrastructure challenges and rapid technological change - have highlighted how... 


General Heavy Marine launches its new SANY electric forklift range
General Heavy Marine launches its new SANY electric forklift range
11th June 2026

Container handling equipment provider General Heavy Marine (GHM) is proud to announce the launch of the new SANY electric forklift range, bringing world-class electric material handling technology... 


Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson.
Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, Zebra Technologies and FarEye, highlighted the growing role of digitalisation, automation and AI in improving transport and logistics efficiency at the... 


The truck hijacking crisis costs the economy billions a year – drivers may be the key to turning the tide
10th June 2026

By: Merel van der Lei, CEO of Wyzetalk Each of the 9 068 hijackings of trucks between January 2021 and December 2025 involved a living, breathing driver as much as the billions in cargo that were... 


South Africa's Treasury welcomes Fitch upgrade to BB with stable outlook
8th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The National Treasury has welcomed credit rating agency Fitch’s decision to upgrade South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to ‘BB’ from ‘BB-’ and to maintain its stable... 


Valostar expands DAF fleet
Valostar expands DAF fleet
5th June 2026

Having initially bought its first ever DAF XF 460 units in 2022, leading transport company, Valostar, has added ten new DAF XF 480 trucks to its growing fleet. Central to the continued investment... 


DHL launches its humanitarian logistics training academy in Africa
4th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global logistics company DHL Group has launched a DHL Academy of Humanitarian Logistics (DAHL) in Johannesburg, which uses DHL’s logistics expertise to provide practical, pro bono training for... 


Engen reaffirms long-standing commitment to South Africa’s transport sector at 2026 Road Freight Association Convention
Engen reaffirms long-standing commitment to South Africa’s transport sector at 2026 Road Freight Association Convention
3rd June 2026 By: Reza Creamer

Engen reaffirmed its partnership with the transport and logistics industry at the 2026 Road Freight Association (RFA) Convention held in late May at The Capital Zimbali Hotel under the theme... 


Image of a package on a conveyor belt
Enhancing digitalisation for the logistics industry
29th May 2026

A real-time localisation system for industrial applications is designed to provide precise positioning of assets such as vehicles, workpieces and materials, and enable full visibility, security and... 


The above image depicts Manta Freight's loading dock
Mining sector demand drives holistic logistics systems
29th May 2026 By: Lynne Davies

On the back of a steady increase in demand for logistics services and with global geopolitical tensions impacting on supply chains with fossil fuel prices climbing, freight forwarding service Manta... 


The image depicts a ADT in a coal field
Rail allocation to enhance diversified miner’s access to market
29th May 2026 By: Lynne Davies

In advocating for reindustrialisation in South Africa and the creation of new jobs, diversified mining group Menar is expanding its portfolio of operations with the February 2026 addition of a... 


A graphic showing extractive, ports, manufacturing and energy sectors
Collaboration embeds resilience 
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuous technical support and collaboration from its German parent company enables SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to not only manage local and international crises but also keep strengthening... 


Daimler Truck Southern Africa Limited
Daimler Truck Southern Africa Limited
22nd May 2026

Ahead of the 2026 RFA Convention, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Limited vice president sales and marketing Olaf Petersen discusses the trends reshaping South Africa’s road freight and logistics... 


Architectural render of the Tecoma Park logistics park
Tecoma Park multiuser development, South Africa – update
22nd May 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The project involves the construction of a new 36 830 m² multitenant logistics park in the Cornubia Town economic hub. 


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