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IATA highlights upcoming Focus Africa conference
9th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has highlighted that its next Focus Africa Conference will again be hosted by Ethiopian... 


Tunisia plans $1bn expansion of Tunis-Carthage airport to quadruple capacity
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Tunisia plans to expand its main Tunis-Carthage airport at an estimated cost of about three-billion dinars ($1-billion), aiming to nearly quadruple passenger capacity as part of efforts to... 


Proflight Zambia launches Lusaka-Livingstone-Windhoek service
6th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Airline Proflight Zambia has officially launched its new Lusaka–Livingstone–Windhoek service, establishing an important corridor that opens up new multi-destination opportunities for South African... 


Grindrod eyes Matola, Richards Bay growth opportunities as it completes strategic reset
6th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod has completed its strategic reset and the logistics group is now moving into “disciplined growth execution”, says new CEO Kwazi Mabaso. Delivering the financial results for the year ended... 


Association urges exporters to use Hong Kong as gateway 
6th March 2026

South African exporters are being encouraged to look at Hong Kong as a strategic entry point into China and broader Asian markets, as shifting trade dynamics, logistics congestion and tariff... 


Outdated finance frameworks, legislative asymmetry stalling rail reform
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite progress in South Africa’s rail reform policy and regulation, outdated financial frameworks and unresolved structural legislative imbalances hamper rail infrastructure development in South... 


Rail reform puts investment on track
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Recent regulatory developments and proposed reforms in South Africa’s freight rail sector are having a meaningful influence on investor confidence by unlocking new opportunities while also... 


Africa must balance ocean conservation, economic growth to unlock blue economy potential
5th March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Africa’s oceans economy presents major opportunities for economic growth, food security and energy development, but unlocking this potential will require stronger regional coordination, improved... 


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Aviation

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ACSA to spend R11.3bn on new runway, upgrading terminals at Cape Town Airport
9th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) will spent an estimated R11.3-billion to upgrade and expand the Cape Town International Airport (CTIA). The infrastructure programme forms part of the... 


IATA highlights upcoming Focus Africa conference
9th March 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has highlighted that its next Focus Africa Conference will again be hosted by Ethiopian... 


Tunisia plans $1bn expansion of Tunis-Carthage airport to quadruple capacity
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Tunisia plans to expand its main Tunis-Carthage airport at an estimated cost of about three-billion dinars ($1-billion), aiming to nearly quadruple passenger capacity as part of efforts to... 


Logistics

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TNPA monitoring shipping diversions but says no immediate rise in berthing requests
4th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that it has not yet received any indication of additional berthing requests from shipping lines in the wake of the US-Israel attack... 


International passengers up 9% at Cape Town airport, local passengers up 6%
2nd March 2026 By: Irma Venter

The Cape Town International Airport in January handled more than 367 000 two-way passengers at its international terminal, marking a 9% year-on-year increase. The airport’s domestic terminal... 


Transnet starts process to find private partner for Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal
20th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has initiated the first stage of a process to select a private partner for the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal (RBDBT), a key export terminal in... 


Materials Handling

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Company helps drive smarter handling
13th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s material handling and logistics sector is transforming rapidly, as rising operating costs, supply chain uncertainty and sustainability pressures push operators to adopt smarter, more... 


Caution, economic strain shaping tech adoption
13th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Cautious investor sentiment and sustained cost pressures continue to shape technology adoption in South Africa’s materials-handling sector, with safety, affordability and asset life extension... 


Company boosts air capacity, automation to counter constraints
13th February 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Despite continued pressure on South Africa’s logistics network, FedEx Sub-Saharan Africa is managing cross-border risks through detailed line-haul planning, ensuring vehicles are appropriately... 


New Technology

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Govt inaction on EV enablement is holding back billions of investment – CHARGE
10th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ahead of President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering his State of the Nation Address (SoNA) on February 12, electric vehicle (EV) charging company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) has reiterated a call to act... 


UK launches project to allow marine AI systems to read essential navigational data
7th October 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

Renowned British marine geospatial data, seabed mapping, and chart-producing agency, the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), and British maritime autonomy software company Marine AI, have jointly... 


Scatec pioneers industrial EV adoption in the Northern Cape
11th September 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Renewable energy company Scatec has announced solid progress in its South African electric vehicle (EV) pilot project, demonstrating the practical and cost-effective use of EVs in remote,... 


Ports & Shipping

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MSC imposes war surcharge on shipments to Africa and Indian Ocean islands
5th March 2026 By: Reuters

Shipping company MSC said on Thursday it would implement a "war surcharge" for cargoes moving to African nations and Indian Ocean islands from the Indian subcontinent and the Gulf countries, after... 


Export body calls for ‘proactive engagement’ as Middle East conflict puts fresh produce exports at risk
5th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Exporters Western Cape (EWC), which promotes and supports exporters in the province, is warning that the conflict in the Middle East is creating uncertainty, especially for those South African... 


TNPA monitoring shipping diversions but says no immediate rise in berthing requests
4th March 2026 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reports that it has not yet received any indication of additional berthing requests from shipping lines in the wake of the US-Israel attack... 


Public Transport

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Transnet maintains improved performance in interim results
15th December 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

State-owned logistics group Transnet says its financial performance for the six months ended September 30 was positive, driven by increased volumes across the business, resulting in increased... 


Uber launches electric offering in South Africa, showcases Moto product
10th December 2025

Transport company Uber in November launched its Uber Go Electric offering for South Africa at an event in Johannesburg, and also used the occasion to highlight its recently-established Uber Moto... 


Cape Town tables business plan to take over PRASA operations
28th November 2025 By: Irma Venter

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says Cape Town aims to be the first South African city to take over the management of its passenger rail system. This follows the tabling of a Rail Business Plan,... 


Rail

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Rail reform puts investment on track
6th March 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Recent regulatory developments and proposed reforms in South Africa’s freight rail sector are having a meaningful influence on investor confidence by unlocking new opportunities while also... 


Gautrain to continue operating under PPP model beyond 2026
4th March 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport and the Gautrain Management Agency (GMA) have confirmed that the Gautrain system will continue to operate under the public-private partnership (PPP)... 


Rail localisation study launched as public and private train operators gear up to meet 250Mt target
26th February 2026 By: Terence Creamer

A study has been launched to assess South Africa’s existing railways manufacturing capacity and capability and to make recommendations on how policy and procurement can be leveraged to bolster... 


Roads

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Agri SA, Agbiz partner with ISA to undertake targeted agri road corridor development
23rd February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Industry bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) have formalised a strategic partnership with Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) to prioritise critical... 


Sanral advises of 3.12% toll tariff increase
19th February 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has announced that toll tariffs will increase by 3.12% with effect from March 1. This compares with the annual increase of 4.85% last year.  


Despite poor Q4, air, rail and sea freight subsectors on the mend as road freight loses ground – Ctrack index shows
13th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

After gains in seven of the nine months to September last year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) lost momentum in the fourth quarter (Q4), ending the year at an index level of... 


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