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Eleven private train operating companies have been selected across 41 routes and six corridors under Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager's Rail Access Agreements, with first private locomotives expected on the network in the second half of 2026, says Gap Infrastructure Corporation CEO Roelof van den Berg. The operators are expected to add 24-million tonnes of freight capacity, but van den Berg says bankable, investor-ready infrastructure around loading facilities, terminals and corridor connections is needed to help lift annual freight rail volumes to 250-million tonnes by 2029.
Fortress raises R1.35-billion for logistics pipelineFortress Real Estate Investments has placed 55.67-million shares at R24.25 each, raising about R1.35-billion to fund its South African and Central and Eastern European logistics development pipeline, CEO Steven Brown says, citing e-commerce growth and demand for modern warehousing. Separately, Absa CIB's Mahir Hamdulay notes the industrial property sector delivered the highest total return among major property classes in 2025, at 13.4%, supported by tight vacancies and strong tenant demand.
Dube TradePort expands agri-export infrastructureDube TradePort is preparing an 18 ha second phase of its Dube AgriZone to widen access for small-scale farmers, after tenants generated R2.5-billion in exports in the 2024/25 financial year through the N2, N3, Durban Container Terminal and Dube Cargo Terminal, says cargo operations senior manager Ricardo Isaac.
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Efficient sea and air freight operations play a critical role in facilitating market access for high-value perishables. The faster growers and freight forwarders can move products from farm to...
With a focus on strengthening the efficiency and reach of its parts distribution network across South Africa, BMW Group South Africa’s regional distribution centre (RDC), in Midrand, Gauteng, is a...
By: Roelof van den Berg - CEO of Gap Infrastructure Corporation (GIC)
JSE-listed real estate investment trust Fortress Real Estate Investments has placed 55.67-million B ordinary shares at R24.25 a share as a bookbuild placement following strong institutional demand....
By: Mahir Hamdulay - Equity Research: Head of Financials Research at Absa CIB South African commercial property has now delivered four consecutive years of positive capital growth, a milestone that...
Commenting on DSV’s sponsorship of the 2026 SAPICS Conference, Anthony Diack, Managing Director of Contract Logistics at DSV in South Africa, said SAPICS, as the country’s premier supply chain...
Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa’s (BLSA’s) council last week met to consider research on the state of Johannesburg, presented by Genesis Analytics economic growth and impact...
South African machinery logistics and heavy lifting solutions company Lovemore Bros offers a diversified portfolio of products and services designed to meet the complex demands of large-scale...
Logistics group Grindrod has highlighted that it expects an improvement in its overall performance in the second half of the year as weather-related disruptions ease and rail capacity recovers. CEO...
Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (Seifsa) president Mervyn Naidoo has called on government to urgently close the prevailing gap between its stated commitment to...
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...
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...
Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence...
Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence...
Airports and cold-chain operations are built around a critical component: uptime. From refrigerated warehouses and distribution centres to food retail and pharmaceutical logistics, every minute of...
Intelligent safety systems and telematics are no longer optional extras for the increasingly complex warehouse industry. They are essential tools that play a critical role in improving safety,...
Engen was proud to participate in Transport Evolution Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the future of transport and fleet performance across Southern Africa through innovative...
As part of its fleet replacement programme, Pangolin Logistics has taken delivery of ten new DAF trucks from Babcock. The new fleet – comprising five XF 480 and five XF 530 units – has been...
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...
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...
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