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Transnet hosts yearly supplier day workshop
19th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet on August 19 held its yearly supplier day workshop, during which a “comprehensive but not exhaustive list” of procurement opportunities for suppliers across the entity’s... 


Nigerian company incorporates new LPG tanker into its growing fleet
19th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Nigerian liquid natural gas and petroleum products transport, trade and marketing company WAGL Energy has taken into service its latest ship, the MT Iyaloja (Lagos). The ceremony was held in Ulsan,... 


Lobito Atlantic Railways announces respective CEO, chairperson appointments
19th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Angolan rail operator Lobito Atlantic Railways (LAR) on August 19 announced the appointment of Nicholas Fournier CEO and Alexandre Canas chairperson, marking the formal separation of the two roles.... 


Progress on Bayhead road upgrade enhances port access
19th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported that the Bayhead road rehabilitation project – a strategic infrastructure initiative at the Port of Durban – continues to progress... 


University entities offer testing, productivity support for all sizes of auto suppliers
15th August 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

In efforts to scale up the capacities of Tier 2 and Tier 3 automotive suppliers, as well as new-energy vehicle component manufacturers, two entities hosted at the Nelson Mandela University, in... 


Equipment, solutions aid sector’s growth
15th August 2025 By: Trent Roebeck

To help customers keep abreast of the ever-evolving nature of local materials handling and warehousing industries, materials handling solutions supplier Shumani Industrial Equipment has introduced... 


Redisa calls for new waste tyre management plan
14th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Waste tyre recycling organisation the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (Redisa) has written to members of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries... 


IATA to reaffirm its commitment to net-zero with its third World Sustainability Symposium
14th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has highlighted the industry’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon... 


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Aviation

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Airlink donates a retired aircraft to a Gauteng school, to help train future aviation specialists
20th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has donated a decommissioned regional airliner to the Rhodesfield Engineering School of Specialisation (SOS), in Kempton Park, via the Gauteng... 


IATA to reaffirm its commitment to net-zero with its third World Sustainability Symposium
14th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has highlighted the industry’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon... 


Intra-SADC tourism development hampered by protectionist aviation policies
14th August 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Outdated and restrictive policies regarding aviation are hampering the development of tourism within the Southern African Development Community (SADC), it was pointed out by participants in the... 


Logistics

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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... 


Materials Handling

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Transnet Engineering sets R1bn turnover goal for burgeoning maritime division
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 


Bell Equipment appoints two new independent nonexec directors
23rd June 2025 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed original-equipment manufacturer Bell Equipment has appointed two independent nonexecutive directors - Shane Fitzpatrick (with effect from July 1) and Harish Ramsumer (with effect from... 


Tontrac's weighbridge automation platform streamlines crucial mining processes
18th June 2025

Pioneering force in the realm of weighbridge automation and access control solutions for mining operations Tontrac System Analytics is headquartered in the vibrant business landscape of... 


New Technology

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Automotive components sector gearing for bumper event
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The 2025 National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will for the first time be hosted in Nelson Mandela Bay, at the Boardwalk International Convention... 


Manufacturer anticipates good connections
1st August 2025 By: Halima Frost

The 2025 iteration of the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers (NAACAM) Show will be attended by automotive components manufacturers and suppliers from across South... 


Powerfleet Retail drives innovation and safety in mobility
19th June 2025

Fleet and mobile asset management solutions provider Powerfleet Retail is gearing up for a significant presence at this year’s Transport Evolution Africa industry forum, being hosted at Gallagher... 


Ports & Shipping

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Progress on Bayhead road upgrade enhances port access
19th August 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported that the Bayhead road rehabilitation project – a strategic infrastructure initiative at the Port of Durban – continues to progress... 


Transnet terminates employment of Pepi Silinga by 'mutual agreement'
6th August 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Transnet has announced that employment of the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Pepi Silinga was terminated effective July 16 by "mutual agreement". Silinga, who joined TNPA from the... 


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... 


Public Transport

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JDA to undertake 12-month review of Sandton transport master plan, as Rea Vaya construction continues
8th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Development Agency (JDA) will, on behalf of the City of Johannesburg’s Transport Department, undertake a comprehensive review and update of the Sandton Integrated Transport Master... 


Creecy reveals targets, highlights progress on transport sector turnaround
7th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has outlined six targets that will guide the Department of Transport’s (DoT’s) work over the next few years to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation... 


Numsa warns of possible Gautrain strike amid deadlocked wage negotiations
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Labour union the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has been granted a certificate to strike by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA), after it... 


Rail

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Transnet, Hotazel Manganese Mines sign 10-year export agreement
7th August 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned Transnet and Hotazel Manganese Mines (HMM), a joint venture operated by a wholly-owned subsidiary of South32, have signed a ten-year contract under the third phase of the Manganese... 


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... 


Monakali’s appointment as CEO brings leadership stability to RSR
1st August 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has appointed Brian Monakali as its new CEO, effective August 1. The appointment was approved by Cabinet and endorsed by the RSR board of directors. Following an... 


Roads

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Joburg testing technology to protect traffic signalling equipment
6th August 2025

The City of Johannesburg is testing technologies to protect the traffic signalling equipment at intersections. Schalk Burger has the story. 


JRA to start Phase 2 of Lillian Ngoyi street reconstruction in September
5th August 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) says the first phase of the rehabilitation project on Lilian Ngoyi street, between Harrison and Kruis streets, is on schedule to be completed by the end of... 


Africa Finance Corporation funds major road network improvement programme in Angola
24th July 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

African infrastructure and industrial development funding agency, the African Finance Corporation (AFC), has announced that it has disbursed €75-million out of an €85-million sovereign facility,... 


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