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Insimbi Ridge Precinct to build new inland staging, intermodal capacity for N3 corridor
11th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Privately funded freight-corridor hub the Insimbi Ridge Precinct, which will introduce new inland staging and intermodal capacity, in Cato Ridge, KwaZulu-Natal, that will directly relieve pressure... 


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RFA welcomes lower fuel prices, but says logistics costs still too high
7th November 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transport costs are starting to decrease, and the benefits of this will eventually benefit consumers, Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin Kelly indicates. On November 5, the cost of diesel for... 


Grindrod names insider as CEO
7th November 2025

Grindrod has announced that Kwazi Mabaso will succeed Xolani Mbambo as the JSE-listed group’s new CEO from December 1. Mabaso comes from within Grindrod’s ranks, where he serves as the CEO of... 


Phase 1 of Grindrod’s R200m Cape Town container facility opens
7th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed logistics group Grindrod has started operations at Phase 1 of a new United Container Depots (UCD) facility in Salt River, Cape Town. UCD, which is fully owned by Grindrod, also has... 


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Transport Forum discusses embedding crucial reforms by demonstrating their impact
6th November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The virtual conference held by transport sector engagement organisation the Transport Forum on November 6 heard from a range of experts about the progress of reforms in the transport sector and the... 


Oranges in a box
AIIM acquires 70% stake in Port Elizabeth Cold Storage
6th November 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Infrastructure investment managers African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) has acquired a 70% stake in Port Elizabeth Cold Storage (PECS) in the Coega Port Zone, in the Eastern Cape. The... 


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Operation Vulindlela Phase II progressing
31st October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The second phase of Operation Vulindlela is progressing across the various reforms, it was highlighted during a Phase II progress report for the second quarter, on October 31.   Operation... 


Namport CEO Andrew Kanime, Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes and Grindrod Logistics head Andrew Sturrock
Grindrod opens new Walvis Bay warehouse
31st October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Freight and logistics group Grindrod has opened a new warehouse in the Port of Walvis Bay, Namibia. Located near berths 7 and 8, the 4 000 m² facility is designed for cargo movement via conveyor,... 


CIPS welcomes 169 new qualified members in Southern Africa
31st October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Global industry organisation the Chartered Institute for Procurement and Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa has welcomed 169 new certified members who had completed a test and have a minimum of three... 


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Logistics operator expands its industrial cluster
31st October 2025

Logistics parks operator Inospace has expanded its Cape Town footprint with the acquisition of a 5 700 m² site in Paarden Eiland which will be redeveloped and rebranded as Marine Works, serving as... 


The Belcon cold store
Maersk cuts the ribbon on the final cold store in its R1.7bn investment drive
28th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Logistics giant Maersk has wrapped up a R1.72-billion investment drive in cold-chain infrastructure in South Africa with the opening of the R800-million Maersk Belcon cold store logistics park in... 


Joshua Low
New industrial technology, renewable-energy events announced for South Africa
24th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Montgomery Group Africa will stage two new exhibitions in South Africa – one in Johannesburg in 2026, and one in Cape Town in 2027. Montgomery Group Africa commercial director Joshua Low says RE+... 


Caterpillar haul truck
Newco now controls 90.6% of Barloworld
23rd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld is nearing the end of its transition to private ownership, with consortium-backed Newco now holding a controlling 67.3% stake and, together with related... 


DP World sub-Saharan Africa CEO and MD Mohammed Akoojee
Africa has opportunity to develop greater trade-based economies, panel finds
22nd October 2025 By: Schalk Burger

African countries are seeing a measurable improvement in trade with other African countries, as well as in exports abroad, although challenges around the viability and competitiveness of new... 


Kwazi Mabaso
Grindrod appoints new CEO from within its own ranks
17th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has announced that Kwazi Mabaso will succeed Xolani Mbambo as the JSE-listed group’s new CEO from December 1. Mabaso comes from within Grindrod’s ranks, where he serves as the CEO of... 


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Transnet wins GIBS award for its e-Tender system
17th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has won the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Logistics Achiever Gold Award (LAA) 2025 for its e-Tender solution. The award, which was presented at a ceremony held at... 


A DHL facility
DHL Group commits over €300 m to accelerate African trade growth
15th October 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Multinational logistics company DHL Group on October 15 announced an over €300-million planned investment in sub-Saharan Africa. The announcement was made during the DHL Group's ‘Global Trade... 


The UCD depot in Salt River
Grindrod opens Phase 1 of R200m container facility in Cape Town
15th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed logistics group Grindrod has started operations at Phase 1 of a new United Container Depots (UCD) facility in Salt River, Cape Town. UCD, which is fully owned by Grindrod, also has... 


container truck on highway
RFA backs Port of Gauteng plan but warns success depends on private-sector role, real road–rail integration
10th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has thrown its weight behind the proposed R50-billion Port of Gauteng project, calling it a potential “missing link” to revitalise South Africa’s logistics... 


rail tracks at Caledon plant.
Western Cape maltings plant returns to rail transport
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The Caledon Maltings plant was originally designed with rail intake in mind, says beer producer South African Breweries (SAB) CEO Richard Rivett-Carnac. The facility is one of the largest malting... 


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Lag in testing a risk to safety gains
10th October 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

South Africa will need to keep pace with international standards of roadside drug testing, such as saliva-based testing, if it is to meaningfully address the growing threat of drugged driving and... 


EV lease company Everlectric expands to the Western Cape
EV lease company Everlectric expands to the Western Cape
7th October 2025 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) full maintenance lease business Everlectric has opened shop in Cape Town. Businesses can lease commercial EVs from the company, which will also provide the charging... 


Port of Gauteng flag with logo on
Port of Gauteng unveils White Paper proposing inland port to ease Durban-Gauteng freight corridor strain
30th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

Private sector initiative the Port of Gauteng has released a White Paper to mark the start of Transport Month, setting out a plan aimed at addressing the inefficiencies in South Africa’s freight... 


Freight Forwarders leading an initiative to strengthen the country’s logistics sector
12th September 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has highlighted its cross-sectoral initiative to bring together stakeholders in the freight and logistics sectors to address the issues... 


Ciltsa president Elvin Harris and ICFF CEO Ingrid du Buisson
Ciltsa, ICFF sign MoU to professionalise South Africa's logistics sector
10th September 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (Ciltsa) and the Institute for Customs and Freight Forwarding (ICFF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards... 


Bidvest posts 5% revenue growth, while Citron acquisition gives it growth prospects in North America
1st September 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed diversified services, trading and distribution company Bidvest reported that revenue grew by 4.9% to R126.6-billion for the year ended June 30, up from R120.7-billion in the prior... 


Cape Town airport keeps on growing as overseas travellers increase by 9%
Cape Town airport keeps on growing as overseas travellers increase by 9%
29th August 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Air Access says Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) international terminal two-way passenger traffic grew by 9% year-on-year in July, with more than 219 500 two-way passengers moving... 


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Inefficiencies cost fruit export industry R1bn
29th August 2025

Delays and logistical bottlenecks at the Cape Town port, in the Western Cape, cost South Africa’s apple and pear export industry an estimated R1-billion in 2024, according to supply chain solutions... 


Grindrod still hunting for new CEO; confirms Transnet rail slot allocation
Grindrod still hunting for new CEO; confirms Transnet rail slot allocation
22nd August 2025 By: Irma Venter

JSE-listed ports and logistics group Grindrod is still on the hunt for a new CEO following Xolani Mbambo’s June resignation. Speaking during the company’s financial results announcement for the six... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
First 11 train operators selected for 41 routes as South Africa takes big step in opening freight rail to private sector
22nd August 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that 11 of the 25 private train operating companies (TOCs) that applied to operate routes on Transnet’s rail network have met the requirements to do... 


AI changing procurement sector, supply chain management
8th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The procurement and supply chain management profession will need to adapt to systems powered by AI, which can already perform a range of procurement subfunctions. Procurement and supply chain... 


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Company outlines strategies for safe, efficient transport
8th August 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Ensuring that a chemical fleet is tailored for compliance by maintaining stringent International Organisation for Standardisation- (ISO-) and Chemical Allied Industries Association- (CAIA-)... 


Transnet locomotive
Transnet is becoming a national strategic asset worth investing in – Ninety One
6th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global investment manager Ninety One says State-owned entity (SOE) Transnet’s turnaround signals a new era for South Africa’s logistics and infrastructure investment. With reforms under way and... 


CILTSA to host Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference in Sept
4th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) will host the Women in Logistics, Transport and Supply Chain Empowerment Conference at the Birchwood... 


South Africa’s freight system stabilising, but no ‘kumbaya moment’ yet 
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s efforts to restore its logistics infrastructure have seen it stabilise the system, but not yet execute a big leap forward. This was the consensus among members of a panel speaking on... 


Image of African Industrialisation Services director and Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) associate professor Justin Barnes
Auto sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
3rd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Procurement of private rail and port infrastructure to be launched in Aug
2nd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that Transnet will issue requests for proposals (RFPs) from the end of August to begin the formal procurement process for private sector participation... 


Private sector eyes freight logistics shake-up amid calls for immediate investment
Private sector eyes freight logistics shake-up amid calls for immediate investment
27th June 2025

Much interest is being shown in relation to the opening of the freight logistics system to private sector participation. But there is also an urgent need for immediate investment. Engineering News... 


Image of Grindrod CEO  CEO Xolani Mbambo
Tough commodity market hits Grindrod where it hurts
25th June 2025 By: Irma Venter

The commodity markets have not treated Grindrod favourably in the first five months of the year, says CEO Xolani Mbambo. Speaking to investors on a conference call on Wednesday, he warned that the... 


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