Separation of TFR’s infrastructure, operator functions to open way for big third-party ramp-up State-owned freight logistics group Transnet aims to launch a dedicated infrastructure manager... 

For South Africa’s eight ports to keep up with the changes in global shipping, and safeguard trade that is vital to the economy, it is extremely important that Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR)... 

Commercial vehicle manufacturer Isuzu Truck, which is celebrating a tenth consecutive year as the truck market leader, is progressing with plans to roll out newer and more environment-friendly... 

The Port of Maputo achieved a new handling record in 2022, registering growth of 20% over 2021. The total volume handled last year was 26.7-million tons, compared with 22.2-million tons in 2021.  

The digitisation of the local logistics industry will take centre stage this year as companies continue leveraging smart technology and innovation to improve customer service delivery and... 

National association the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has averred that South Africa needs a practical, sustainable and functional public–private partnership to overcome... 

The Consumer Goods Council of South Africa (CGCSA) on Tuesday urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to scrap the sugar tax, as well as suspend the fuel duty and road accident fund levies for the industry... 

The cargo and logistics division of Etihad Airways, Etihad Cargo, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Astral Aviation to expand the partnership between the two parties and enhance... 

Truck manufacturer UD Trucks Southern Africa achieved a sales growth rate more than double that of industry-wide sales growth for 2022, MD Filip van den Heede revealed at press junket, in... 

The Port of Maputo achieved a new handling record in 2022, registering growth of 20% over 2021. The total volume handled last year was 26.7-million tons, compared with 22.2-million tons in 2021.  

The African last-mile delivery market was valued at $1.14-billion in 2021.  By 2030, this is expected to reach $2.35-billion, expanding at an annual compound growth rate of 8.45% between 2022 and... 

A new interim truck staging area (ITSA) at the Cape Town port, rolled out in two phases, is now fully operational, says the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The facility, located alongside... 

French conglomerate Bollore, run by the family of billionaire Vincent Bollore, said on Wednesday it had completed the sale of its Bollore Africa Logistics arm to shipping company MSC Group. The... 

A substantial percentage of all rail wagons in South Africa are empty when moving between destinations. In the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, only a small percentage of rail... 

Logistics service provider Cargo Compass South Africa (SA) has moved into its new headquarters in Jet Park, Boksburg. The 30 000 m2 facility consolidates the company’s operations in Gauteng under... 

Zeda will invest in the renewal of its fleet next year, with the group expecting the supply of new vehicles to stabilise in 2023, says CEO Ramasela Ganda. Zeda is a mobility specialist that... 

Freight, logistics and transport industry experts have called for the restoration of South Africa's roads network, the restoration and development of the rail network and efficient ports and border... 

Industry organisation the Agricultural Business Chamber (Agbiz) CEO Theo Boshoff has confirmed that an interface agreement is being finalised between itself and State-owned freight utility Transnet... 

The African last-mile delivery market was valued at $1.14-billion in 2021. By 2030 this is expected to reach $2.35-billion, expanding at an annual compound growth rate of 8.45% between 2022 and... 

Cybersecurity company Trellix says the cybercrime trends observed in South Africa are “pretty much” in line with what is happening on the global stage. “In the last 12 months, we have seen an... 

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet says that is has concluded the evaluation of applications received for sale of rail slots on the Container and Cape corridors, following the initiation... 

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) is planning to spend just over R60-billion on road infrastructure in the Eastern Cape province over the next five years, southern regional... 

State-owned entity Transnet has welcomed the sentencing by the Belfast Magistrates Court earlier this week of three criminals who stole contact wire (copper cables) belonging to Transnet in October... 

The African Rail Industry Association (ARIA) says State-owned freight utility Transnet’s reluctance to implement structural reforms is costing the economy and South Africa’s international... 

A freight train, owned by State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and operated by CFM crew, on November 15 collided with a CFM train that was shunting on the mainline between Ressano Garcia,... 

State-owned Transnet, the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) and the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) will partner to boost localisation, domestic... 

South Africa lost the opportunity to move R65.3-billion worth of goods during the recent 11 days of industrial action at the country’s ports, says South African Association of Freight Forwarders... 

Heavy lifting and rigging specialists Lovemore Bros successfully concluded a substantial materials handling, stowage and delivery project of 73 parts weighing 307.1 t for a client based in Witbank,... 

Storage solutions manufacturer Acrow has successfully completed the installation of a new storage solution for global automotive company Toyota’s Africa Parts Centre in Boksburg, Gauteng. The... 

Infrastructure in South Africa’s logistics sector needs to be a priority, alongside a regulatory framework that has a “no nonsense” approach to criminality, if the country’s roads, rail and... 

The Atterbury group and Truworths have inked a deal for the creation of a new distribution centre in Cape Town. The clothing retailer’s new facility will be built in King Air Industria, which is an... 

Considering recent developments – such as the Covid-19 pandemic and an economy trying to recover – professional body Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport South Africa president Elvin Harris...