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African air safety has improved significantly, but more still to be done
18th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh has hailed progress in aviation safety in Africa but urged that more be done. He was addressing the 2024 Annual General... 


Lobito Atlantic Railways takes delivery of 275 new container wagons
15th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The first batch of 275 new container wagons bought from Galison Manufacturing in South Africa has arrived in Lobito, Angola, to reinforce the transport capacity of the Lobito Atlantic Railway... 


Umbogintwini bridge to be upgraded with modern construction engineering technology – Sanral
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Umbogintwini River Bridge, on the N2 in KwaZulu-Natal, is part of the R50-billion upgrade programme of the N2 and N3 freeways in the province, and advanced engineering technology will in future... 


SA mulling new ways to unlock much-needed rail infrastructure investment
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Amid existing initiatives to achieve the correct rail access pricing to make it economically viable for private rail operators to invest, provide services and help State-owned transport agency... 


Level crossing incidents not only cost lives but also the economy, TFR CEO says
14th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Railway safety incidents, such as pedestrian and vehicle collisions at level crossings, are not only tragic but are severely undermining South Africa’s rail recovery plans, Transnet Freight Rail... 


WSP’s digital-first approach played key role in building manganese rail infrastructure for South32
12th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multidisciplinary professional firm WSP has completed a comprehensive upgrade of diversified miner South32’s manganese rail infrastructure in the Northern Cape. The project was carried out by WPS’s... 


Rhenus relocates to new facility in Johannesburg
12th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Global logistics service provider the Rhenus Group has strengthened its presence in Gauteng by relocating operations to a new facility in Meadowview, Johannesburg. This R440-million investment... 


Kenya Railways, Rolls-Royce, resurrect retired locomotives with new generation engines
12th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Kenya Railways and UK-based power and propulsion systems group Rolls-Royce have announced that three of the former’s heavy haulage locomotives have been re-engined with the latter’s mtu Series 4000... 


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Aviation

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African air safety has improved significantly, but more still to be done
18th November 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh has hailed progress in aviation safety in Africa but urged that more be done. He was addressing the 2024 Annual General... 


'Clear vision' for logistics reform encouraging – Mavuso
11th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

“The clarity of vision” provided by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy on what success in terms of logistics reforms looks like and what needs to be done to make progress in dealing with the... 


Statue of King Shaka erected at airport
8th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Airport management agency the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has welcomed the unveiling of a statue of King Shaka Zulu at the King Shaka International Airport, in KwaZulu-Natal, on November... 


Logistics

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SAAFF bemoans lethargic SADC's failure to stop Moz conflicts impacting regional economy
8th November 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

With more than 500 000 people having been displaced and 5 785 having died over the last seven years as conflict wages in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, Southern Africa Association of Freight... 


Ford seeing progress in southern corridor development, albeit slow – Hill
8th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The automotive industry is “definitely seeing progress” in its discussions with Transnet on developing the southern rail corridor between Gauteng and Gqeberha and Coega, in the Eastern Cape, says... 


Transport industry, unions sign two-year wage agreement
1st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) has concluded a two-year wage agreement, and ensured the extension of the agreement by the Minister of... 


Materials Handling

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New storage, logistics facility exceeding expectations
1st November 2024 By: Halima Frost

The new premises of independent logistics service provider Seabourne Logistics, which was meant to be a 11 000-pallet capacity contemporary office and warehouse complex, is now a comprehensive... 


New payment system for non-conventional public transport users
11th October 2024

The City of Cape Town has signed a new six-year contract with transport and tour company HG Travelling Services to operate the Dial-a-Ride service for those who cannot make use of conventional... 


Traction transformers supplied to line restoration project
11th October 2024

Transformer manufacturer LH Marthinusen (LHM), a division of ACTOM, recently manufactured and supplied seven traction transformers for State-owned transport enterprise Passenger Rail Agency of... 


New Technology

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Terrorist-controlled drones in Africa pose real and present threat
18th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are rapidly becoming a key part of insurgent arsenals across the African continent, Stellenbosch University faculty of arts and social science vice dean of research... 


South African businesses remain resilient despite challenges
13th September 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Despite economic challenges, South African businesses have remained resilient and innovative, panellists said during this year’s Inn8 Invest Summit, held on September 12. Noting an improved sense... 


EV charging network expansion progressing
26th July 2024 By: Nadine Ramdass

Automotive manufacturer Mercedes-Benz South Africa (MBSA) is midway through its project with electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider Chargify to expand the local charging network, by... 


Ports & Shipping

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TNPA welcomes SH Diana, kicking off Port of Richards Bay cruise season
8th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned ports management agency Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) welcomed the British cruise line Swan Hellenic (SH) Diana passenger vessel to its shores through a strategic partnership... 


Grindrod suspends port operations in Mozambique after border closure
7th November 2024 By: Reuters

Logistics company Grindrod has suspended port and terminal operations in Mozambique after South Africa temporarily closed the main border with its northeastern neighbour over safety concerns after... 


TNPA issues RfI for tugboat clean fuels pilot project
6th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a request for information (RfI) for a strategic pilot project to use green and cleaner fuels for its selected diesel-operated... 


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'Clear vision' for logistics reform encouraging – Mavuso
11th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

“The clarity of vision” provided by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy on what success in terms of logistics reforms looks like and what needs to be done to make progress in dealing with the... 


Bolt commits €100m over three years to improve safety
8th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Mobility and ride-sharing company Bolt will invest €100-million over three years to improve safety, develop new safety products and scale-up preventive measures. The company will also continue to... 


R7bn second phase MyCiTi rollout 50% complete, includes SA’s first-ever sky circle
5th November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The R7-billion rollout of the second phase of Cape Town’s MyCiTi bus service, linking Khayelitsha, Mitchells Plain and other communities across the metro south east corridor, is 50% complete, says... 


Rail

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SA mulling new ways to unlock much-needed rail infrastructure investment
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Amid existing initiatives to achieve the correct rail access pricing to make it economically viable for private rail operators to invest, provide services and help State-owned transport agency... 


Level crossing incidents not only cost lives but also the economy, TFR CEO says
14th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Railway safety incidents, such as pedestrian and vehicle collisions at level crossings, are not only tragic but are severely undermining South Africa’s rail recovery plans, Transnet Freight Rail... 


WSP’s digital-first approach played key role in building manganese rail infrastructure for South32
12th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

Multidisciplinary professional firm WSP has completed a comprehensive upgrade of diversified miner South32’s manganese rail infrastructure in the Northern Cape. The project was carried out by WPS’s... 


Roads

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Gaia acquires stake in toll operator of N1, N4 highways
6th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Infrastructure investment firm Gaia Fund Managers has acquired a 12.67% shareholding in the Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concession (BPCC) – the toll operator of the N4 highway and a portion of the N1... 


AECI to sell Much Asphalt for R1.1bn
4th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

JSE-listed AECI has announced the signing of a share purchase agreement with a consortium involving Old Mutual Private Equity (OMPE) and Sphere Investments to sell its entire ownership stake in... 


Creecy encourages road user behaviour change as she discusses Moloto road progress
4th November 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Significant progress has been made on the R15-billion upgrade of the Moloto road which, once completed, is expected to help improve safety on one of the country’s most dangerous roads, remarked... 


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