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Ransomware activity rapidly increasing in transport, shipping sectors – Trellix
24th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

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... 


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Transnet completes rail slot sale bid evaluation but does not identify bidders
24th November 2022 By: Terence Creamer

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... 


Sanral planning to spend R60bn in Eastern Cape over the next five years
17th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


Transnet welcomes sentencing of criminals who stole copper cables
17th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


ARIA CEO Mesela Nhlapo
Association warns of imminent collapse of Transnet
16th November 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

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... 


TFR investigating cause of train crash in Mozambique
16th November 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

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,... 


Partnership formed to improve localisation, support Transnet’s core business
7th November 2022 By: Donna Slater

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... 


Transnet strike deprived South Africa of opportunity to move R65.3bn worth of goods
4th November 2022 By: Irma Venter

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... 


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Ten-week project cements supplier storage capacity
4th November 2022 By: Halima Frost

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,... 


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New storage solution increases capacity at automotive giant
4th November 2022 By: Halima Frost

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... 


South African transport infrastructure needs to be prioritised, panel states
South African transport infrastructure needs to be prioritised, panel states
28th October 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


New Cape Town distribution centre to be built for Truworths
28th October 2022 By: Irma Venter

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... 


Lack of finance, security still plaguing South Africa’s transport industry – panel
Lack of finance, security still plaguing South Africa’s transport industry – panel
27th October 2022 By: Simone Liedtke

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... 


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Inaugural South Africa Auto Week highlights sector’s significance on continent  
26th October 2022 By: Marleny Arnoldi

African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) secretary-general Wamkele Mene has said the automotive sector is at the heart of Africa’s industrialisation and can play a vital part in the global... 


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Traxtion calls for open rail access in South Africa, looks to build on 35-year journey
26th October 2022 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

As it celebrates 35 years of operation, private rail operator Traxtion has called for open rail access in South Africa, to enable the company to replicate similar success and freedom it has enjoyed... 


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Ports strike maths makes little sense – SAAFF
21st October 2022 By: Irma Venter

South Africa lost the opportunity of moving 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... 


An image of DHL battery logistics development lead and EV team logistics business and commercial development VP Fabio Sacchi
DHL expands EV logistics centres to manage EV battery logistics
21st October 2022 By: Donna Slater

Logistics company DHL is expanding and refining its development of an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) battery logistics supply chain solution to bridge the gap between moving EV battery materials... 


New DHL SA complex has strong focus on  Africa’s life sciences, healthcare sector
New DHL SA complex has strong focus on Africa’s life sciences, healthcare sector
21st October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The newly built head office and 10 000 m2 warehouse of logistics services multinational DHL Global Forwarding, in South Africa, will cater to the needs of Africa’s rapidly advancing and growing... 


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Yaskawa diversifying markets as demand for welding, materials handling, logistics robots picks up
18th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial robotics multinational Yaskawa is using its foundational market in the automotive industry in South Africa to drive a diversification in its markets, with demand for general industrial... 


Poorly maintained roads, rail impact costs of goods
14th October 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

Badly maintained roads results in the increased cost of logistics which is exacerbated by the unreliable railway system, which results in an increase of cargo transported by road. This cost is then... 


Sustainable Transport Project with Long Distance Potential
14th October 2022

The consortium research project Hydrogen Combustion Engine Trucks (HyCET) aims to demonstrate the sustainability potential of trucks with hydrogen combustion engines for transport logistics. In... 


High pressure on the transport industry to shift to
14th October 2022

Road transport is the most prioritised area to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to leading e-commerce and manufacturing companies in Europe. A new report carried out by market... 


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Pandemic’s shadow hangs over rail sector
14th October 2022 By: Nadine Ramdass

A significant challenge the rail sector currently faces is reinstating its services following the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, says Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) CEO Tshepo Kgare. During the... 


Coega opens Customs Control Area warehouse for short-term rental
13th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial development zone company the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) has announced that its Customs Control Area (CCA) Warehouse is open for short-term rental. The Trade Facilitation Unit... 


South Africa must focus on logistics to have globally competitive agricultural exports - Agri SA
13th October 2022 By: Schalk Burger

To be a globally competitive agricultural produce exporting nation, South Africa needs to focus on logistics, as transport infrastructure is a crippling problem for the sector, says industry... 


Transnet container terminal
Business appeals for swift resolution to Transnet strike, as miners lose R815m a day
13th October 2022 By: Terence Creamer

As the impasse between Transnet and its two recognised unions – the United National Transport Union (Untu) and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) – continues, organised... 


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DHL launches new airport logistics facility
12th October 2022

Logistics services multinational DHL Global Forwarding has opened a new facility next to the OR Tambo International Airport that will enable it to provide services for high-value goods and time-... 


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Transnet puts contingency measures in place as rail, port workers strike
6th October 2022 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet has advised that, with some employees across its operations embarking on strike action following non-resolution in the ongoing wage negotiations, contingency plans will be... 


Ecommerce reshaping logistics industry, facilities
28th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

The factors contributing to growth in logistics facilities are primarily centred around ecommerce, as smaller companies continue adopting ecommerce and delivery in addition to larger companies and,... 


Remgro unbundles shareholding in Grindrod
26th September 2022 By: Mariaan Webb

Stellenbosch-based investment group Remgro has announced the unbundling of its shareholding in JSE-listed freight and logistics group Grindrod, as part of the realignment of its investment... 


Image of a truck painted on the road
No need for road safety Imbizos, just enforce existing laws, urges RFA
23rd September 2022 By: Irma Venter

Over the past few days, a number of authorities have made urgent calls for the implementation of measures to address the recent spate of road crashes, says Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin... 


Shoprite to acquire 240 Scania Euro V trucks in next 18 months 
16th September 2022 By: Irma Venter

Retail giant Shoprite has acquired 100 Euro V trucks from Scania Southern Africa, with another 140 units be delivered by the end of next year. The Euro-scale refers to the level of tailpipe... 


RFA says truck attacks, looting threaten South Africa's reputation as an efficient logistics hub
14th September 2022 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) says the looting and violent attacks on road freight logistics vehicles and the wanton destruction of trucks and goods has begun to undo the... 


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