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An image of CIPS regional MD Paul Vos
CIPS outlines strategies for supply chain resilience amid energy challenges
23rd June 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa may have largely moved beyond the sustained phases of loadshedding that defined recent years; however, energy costs continue to climb, global professional body the Chartered Institute... 


Gavin Kelly
RFA urges govt to properly enforce laws to tackle hiring of illegal foreigners
23rd June 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

In response to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address to the nation on June 7 on the challenge of illegal immigration and xenophobia in the country, Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly... 


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... 


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... 


Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson.
Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

For fleet operators, every kilometre matters. From fuel efficiency and vehicle uptime to driver convenience and operating costs, success depends on having the right partner on the road. Fleet and... 


Shell Lubricant Solutions business development manager Riaan van der Walt
Leading the way forward with Shell
10th June 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

In today’s competitive transport industry, fleet operators face increasing pressure to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and minimise vehicle downtime. Achieving these goals requires more... 


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... 


Traxtion CEO James Holley
Traxtion says R1.4bn equity raise positions it for yet more rail investments as market opens
3rd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Independent railways operator Traxtion has concluded an $86-million (R1.4-billion) equity capital raise, which the company says has created the financial platform for yet further investments into a... 


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... 


Industrial Zones Programme chief operations officer Stieneke Jensma
Banks, DFIs urged to back RBIDZ project development
18th May 2026

Industrial Zones Programme chief operations officer Stieneke Jensma discusses the need for development finance institutions and commercials banks to play a role in the development of projects... 


RBIDZ outlines project pipeline at funding pitch
RBIDZ outlines project pipeline at funding pitch
18th May 2026

Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone business development executive manager Simthembile Mapu discusses the RBIDZ’s project pipeline at its Project Funding Pitch held in Johannesburg from May 7... 


Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba
SEZ support key to South Africa’s reindustrialisation drive
18th May 2026

Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba discusses the critical role of support for SEZ’s in South Africa’s reindustrialisation programme at the Richards Bay Industrial... 


Busi Mavuso
Logistics reforms deliver results, but momentum must accelerate – Mavuso
18th May 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa continues to grapple with the issue of unemployment, competitive logistics is required to drive economic growth and job creation. In her latest newsletter, Business Leadership South... 


An image of a DHL warehouse
Global logistics company to develop new centre
15th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Signalling its confidence in South Africa’s role as a regional logistics and distribution hub for sub‑Saharan Africa, global logistics company DHL will invest R220-million in a new multi user... 


Metso opens Cape Town hub to support ports business in SA, rest of Africa
15th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Metso has expanded its global bulk-materials handling network with the opening of a new regional hub in Cape Town. The Finnish group supplies technologies, solutions and services to the aggregates,... 


Equites expects to make bumper investments in South Africa in 2027 and 2028
14th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed logistics specialist real estate investment trust Equites CEO Andrea Taverna-Turisan says that, although the company's investments slowed during the financial year to February 28,... 


Grindrod secures rail access agreement, eyes 2027 start
Grindrod secures rail access agreement, eyes 2027 start
14th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

Logistics group Grindrod has confirmed that it has signed a rail access agreement (RAA) with the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM), formally enabling its participation in South Africa’s... 


Representatives form the train operating companies hold up rail access certificates at a ceremony addressed by various Transnet executives, including CEO Michelle Phillips (seated in green).
Eleven private train operators gear up for mainline entry after concluding access agreements
13th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The 11 private train operating companies (TOCs), which were last year allocated slots on South Africa’s mainline rail network, have now officially concluded rail access agreements with the Transnet... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy highlights private prospects in freight logistics on eve of rail announcement
12th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has confirmed that major private sector participation (PSP) projects in the freight logistics sector will be brought to market in the current financial year and... 


An image of Johann Nell
Private investor’s role in logistics renewal spotlighted
8th May 2026

In an opinion piece, real estate investment trust Redefine Properties national asset manager and development head Johann Nell noted that the transport and shipping narratives in South Africa are... 


An image of a railway track
Rail network modernisation contract awarded
8th May 2026

Having secured a contract to modernise the Craiova–Filiași section of the Craiova–Caransebeș railway in Romania, mobility solutions provider Alstom notes that the project will deploy European... 


An image of a train at the Mitchells Plain Station
Rail corridor revival will bolster service, safety
8th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

The revival of the Mitchells Plain rail corridor in the Western Cape – undertaken by South African passenger rail transport company Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), in collaboration... 


An image of a train moving on rail tracks
Private sector to spur revitalisation
8th May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

South Africa’s rail network infrastructure challenges continue to stifle economic competitiveness, sustainability and regional integration, and the network requires a complete revitalisation... 


French Ambassador to South Africa, Lesotho and Malawi David Martinon (left), with AFD’s regional director for Southern Africa Marie-Hélène Loison and Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips at the signing ceremony.
€300m AFD loan to assist Transnet’s transition to low-carbon operating model
4th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has signed a €300-million (R5.8-billion) with Agence française de développement (AFD) to support its transition to a low-carbon operating model. The... 


An image of Gavin Kelly
Technology, safety programme would improve operations
1st May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Road freight operators with truck fleets should proactively seek to combat ongoing safety concerns in the country by integrating modern technologies into their fleets while implementing a safety... 


An image of the attendees at the UD Trucks 2026 Media Engagement event
Firm sees stable growth despite economic pressures
1st May 2026

While economic pressures and market volatility continue to shape the South African transport industry, truck and truck components supplier UD Trucks Southern Africa has experienced relatively... 


An image of Foton's new range of bakkies and trucks
OEM promises sustainability, enhanced operationality
1st May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Light commercial vehicle original-equipment manufacturer (OEM) Foton affords small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access to electric vehicle (EV) options to mitigate the impact of high fuel... 


Panellists participating in the ‘From cost burden to competitive advantage: A business-led blueprint for South Africa's freight system reform’ webinar, hosted on behalf of dmg events, discuss how business and industry can actively contribute to building a more efficient, resilient and growth-enabling freight system for South Africa.
Panellists discuss the progress made in rail reform and possible future actions
24th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As South Africa’s freight system sits at a critical crossroads, with logistics costs estimated at between 11% and 12%, inefficiencies no longer just pose operational challenges, but create a direct... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy speaking at the launch of the Draft National Rail Master Plan
Draft masterplan outlines R2-trillion vision for restoring rail as 'backbone' by 2050
23rd April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Draft National Rail Master Plan released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy for public comment outlines an ambitious R2-trillion vision for repositioning South Africa’s underperforming rail... 


Shoprite receives zero waste to landfill certification at its largest distribution centre
Shoprite receives zero waste to landfill certification at its largest distribution centre
23rd April 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Shoprite group’s Centurion distribution centre (DC) has achieved a Level 2 Zero Waste to Landfill certification from the Green Building Council of South Africa. The Centurion centre is the... 


Rudi Dicks
Operation Vulindlela reforms progressing despite challenging global economic environment
22nd April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As Operation Vulindlela continues to move forward, the latest dashboard indicates that 67% of the reform progress is on track, while 7% of the reform work has been completed, 6% faces significant... 


Cape Town Economic Growth MMC James Vos, Ian Barnard, Jon Allen, Finnish ambassador Pekka Metso and Jabu Mdaki open the new Metso office in Cape Town
Metso opens Cape Town hub to support ports business in SA, rest of Africa
22nd April 2026 By: Irma Venter

Metso has expanded its global bulk-materials handling network with the opening of a new regional hub in Cape Town. The Finnish group supplies technologies, solutions and services to the aggregates,... 


Procurement shown to be strategic business function, amid supply chain disruptions – CIPS
20th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Global disruptions, including geopolitical conflicts and logistics bottlenecks, have transformed procurement into one of the most strategically important capabilities within modern organisations,... 


An image of Johan Potgieter
AI optimises logistics solutions
17th April 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

In fusing automation and AI with real-time operations through its latest Tower model – an innovation that leverages digital twin technology – energy solutions company Schneider Electric is enabling... 


A generic image of bulk containers
SA terminals ready to export citrus fruits globally
13th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

State-owned logistics company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has firmed up its readiness plans for South Africa’s 2026 citrus fruit exports, following a successful season last year that recorded a... 


Big container recovery required if South Africa is to meet 250Mt rail target
Big container recovery required if South Africa is to meet 250Mt rail target
9th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Meeting the South African government’s target of moving 250-million tons of freight yearly on rail by 2030 will be achieved only if there is a significant recovery in general freight volumes, which... 


A generic image of event panellists
DHL Supply Chain to invest in Gauteng multi-user distribution hub
7th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Contract logistics provider DHL Supply Chain has announced plans to invest R220-million into a new multi‑user distribution centre, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, reinforcing its long‑term commitment to... 


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