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Lobito Corridor Railway project, Angola/Democratic Republic of Congo – update
6th September 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Funding of up to $200-million has been approved for the Lobito Corridor Railway project. 


TFR locomotives
Private train operators could access Transnet's rail network by April 2025, says business development exec
5th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Group chief business development officer Yolisa Kani has said calls for applications for private train operators wanting to access the freight rail network are likely to open... 


Trucks transporting cargo containers at a port in Africa
Regional integration to make products more competitive, but many challenges remain for Africa
30th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Better transport and trade infrastructure across Africa will make it quicker and cheaper to transport goods, while lower tariff and non-tariff barriers will reduce the cost of goods and increase... 


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Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II – update
30th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has achieved the successful breakthrough of the upper intake tunnel into the lower intake tunnel at the Polihali dam. 


The above image depicts the repurposed high-impact polystyrene that is turned into lightweight bricks that are certified by the Green Building Council South Africa and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research
Manufacturer embarks on sustainability drive
30th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Food safety helps to prevent illness, reduce healthcare burdens and ensure consumer protection, but long-term sustainability has also gained prominence of late, resulting in multinational food... 


Port of Nqura laoding container on truck
TPT recovery on track but can be better, CE says
28th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CE Jabu Mdaki has expressed satisfaction with the company's progress in meeting its Phase 1 recovery plan targets, while also acknowledging the need for... 


Lobito Atlantic Railway begins exporting copper from the DRC to the US
23rd August 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Railway operator Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has reported that the first shipment of copper destined for the US left the port of Lobito, in Angola, this week, loaded on the MSC SAMU container... 


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Fully automated laboratories lead the way
23rd August 2024

Automation is increasingly commonplace in everyday life but in technical settings such as laboratories, where samples are tested for quality control in a range of industries from mining to... 


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Transformation integral to development
23rd August 2024 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Amid the operational challenges of the country’s transport sector, freight forwarding solutions company Tswalanang Logistics highlights the necessity of creating educational opportunities and... 


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PGM sector remains key for services provider
23rd August 2024 By: Halima Frost

Clients in the platinum group metals (PGMs) and chrome sectors continue to hold a significant market share for opencast mining, bulk materials handling, and drilling and blasting service provider... 


British International Investment, DP World to build deepwater container port in the DRC
British International Investment, DP World to build deepwater container port in the DRC
20th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

British International Investment (BII) says it has committed up to $35-million for the construction of the initial phase of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) first deepwater container... 


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Cape Town Container Terminal brings its total hauler fleet up to 47
16th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Cape Town Container Terminal has completed the recruitment of hauler drivers in time for the arrival of 32 new haulers early this month – bringing the total of the terminal’s new fleet to 47... 


Among attendees at the TNPA tug Ccristening ceremony were (from left) TNPA chairperson Tshokolo Nchocho,;Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips; KwaZulu-Natal Premier Arthur Thamsanqa Ntuli; Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu; Transnet COO Lekau Letsaolo; eThekwini municipality economic development, tourism and environment affairs chairperson Thembubuhle Ntuli; TNPA acting CE Phyllis Difeto; and Damen Shipyards Cape Town director Sefale Montsi
Five new tugboats to be added to Durban port operations this week – TNPA
16th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has added five new tugboats that are aimed at improving shipping efficiencies at the Port of Durban, as part of its R1-billion investment... 


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Weather conditions hinder deliveries
16th August 2024 By: Lynne Davies

As the Cape of Good Hope experiences heavy winds and cyclones, container ships are being further diverted and trade is being severely disrupted. Anglo-South African banking and wealth management... 


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Port of Durban road rehabilitation project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Steady progress has been reported. 


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Virginia gas project, South Africa – update
16th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Renergen's liquid helium production train is now fully operational. 


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New truck booking solution trialled at Durban; RBay to increase coal train frequency
13th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and transporters aim to pilot a solution this week that could assist with the current chaotic truck booking system at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT), following an... 


Renergen CEO Stefano Marani
Renergen's JSE share price rises on liquid helium production update
12th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) and liquefied helium company Renergen has announced that its liquid helium production train is now fully operational and accumulating liquid helium inventory for sale to... 


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Port of Richards Bay container handling facility, South Africa
9th August 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet National Ports Authority plans to expand the Port of Richards Bay container handling facility in alignment with the its KwaZulu-Natal ports masterplan.  


TNPA reports steady progress on 24-month Port of Durban road upgrade project
7th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has reported steady progress of the road rehabilitation project at the Port of Durban to improve access to facilities and reduce delays caused... 


The Port of Cape Town
South Africa can fix backlogged ports in a year, Ntshavheni says
7th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s ports — ranked among the world’s worst — are improving and state-owned operator Transnet will fix them within the next 12 to 14 months, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo... 


Port limits extension input
2nd August 2024 By: Riaan de Lange

In a notice published in the Government Gazette on July 12, the Department of Transport invited maritime stakeholders, the general public and affected communities to submit written representations... 


Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
Leading the way in low maintenance and reliability to drive port success
30th July 2024

By: Lenny Naidoo - Acting Operations manager at Heavy Lift, a division of CFAO Equipment SA South Africa's ports play a pivotal role in the nation's economy, serving as crucial gateways for... 


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Harker battery energy storage system, UK
26th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

Recurrent Energy and Windel Energy plan to build and energise a battery energy storage system with associated infrastructure in Carlisle, Cumberland. 


The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal
Port of Richards Bay moves to diversify beyond bulk exports while bolstering climate resilience
24th July 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal, is progressing with planning for infrastructure and terminal investments aimed at consolidating its position as a bulk export hub for key minerals such... 


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CTCT receives 15 new haulers as part of fleet replacement
23rd July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has taken delivery of 15 new haulers, a portion of an expected consignment of 47 new haulers that is scheduled to reach the terminal at the end of this... 


Isanti Glass promotes local production, procurement through Proudly South African membership
Isanti Glass promotes local production, procurement through Proudly South African membership
21st July 2024 By: Tracy Hancock

To reinforce its dedication to encouraging local procurement by South African manufacturers and boosting domestic production to stimulate job creation, food and beverage glass packaging... 


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Small modular nuclear pilot plant, Finland
19th July 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The project will result in the construction of Finland’s first small modular reactor pilot plant. 


An image depicting the new haulers
Ngqura terminal takes delivery of new haulers to increase citrus loading rates
16th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

As part of State-owned Transnet Port Terminal’s (TPT’s) focus on improved reliability and efficiency, the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) has taken delivery of 50 new haulers to increase citrus... 


The Port of Durban
Promising effect of new Cabinet consolidating – BLSA
15th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

"The positive sentiment sparked by the Government of National Unity (GNU) is consolidating," business lobby Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso states in her latest weekly... 


Maersk tankers and competitors bet billions on ammonia fuel carriers
15th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some of the biggest names in shipping are betting billions of dollars on tankers to transport a type of ammonia that’s scarcely being produced today — wagering it will become integral to the... 


Vessels at the Ngqura port
Transnet monitoring port operations as inclement weather continues
10th July 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned Transnet has said it continues to monitor operations at its Cape Town, Saldanha Bay, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura ports amid adverse weather conditions along the country's coast. Strong... 


Saps investigating the non-violent deaths of four SANDF soldiers at an Orkney mine shaft
8th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that the South African Police Service (Saps) is undertaking an investigation, in preparation for an inquest, into the deaths of four... 


A ship loaded with containers at sea
Maersk warns of extreme weather delays along South African coast
8th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

AP Moller-Maersk has warned that extreme weather conditions and a storm surge lashing the South African coast are expected to cause shipping delays. An intense cold front bringing snow to some... 


Citrus being sorted for export
A rare South African export success is threatened by crumbling ports
4th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

At a packhouse at Blydevallei Boerdery, near South Africa’s eastern border with Mozambique, workers pluck unripe grapefruit off a conveyor belt. It’s the best chance of getting them to export... 


Raise a glass to Rand Air’s rental power solutions that keep South Africa’s wine flowing
Raise a glass to Rand Air’s rental power solutions that keep South Africa’s wine flowing
2nd July 2024

Rand Air has been a trusted rental partner to some of South Africa’s premium wine producers in the Western Cape with the supply of portable power solutions for close on 10 years. South Africa has... 


Absa PMI rises, but remains below 50-point mark amid persisting challenges
1st July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) increased by 1.9 points to 45.7 points in June, from 43.8 in May, but remained below the 50-point mark. Following a strong start to the second quarter,... 


Cape Town calls for private-sector intervention as port ranks worst in the world
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

According to the newly published World Bank Container Port Performance Index, compiled from 2023 data, the Port of Cape Town is the worst performing port in the world. It is joined in the bottom 16... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in April despite ports being lashed by storms – Ctrack index
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

After declining in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) continued its momentum in April to reach a level of 123.4 – an increase of 2.8% compared... 


Yes, there are problems at SA ports, but World Bank report not entirely accurate – SAAFF
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest World Bank Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) report, which places a number of South African ports at the bottom of the list, covers the crisis-ridden 2023 period, and does not take... 


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Lobito rail corridor, Angola – update
28th June 2024

Lobito Atlantic Railway has placed an order for 275 new container wagons. 


Image of construction of the Senqu bridge
Lesotho Highlands Water Project – Phase II
28th June 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

The Senqu bridge is expected to be completed in early 2026. 


Logistics Crisis Committee’s work to continue, freight sector poised to transform in next two years
21st June 2024 By: Irma Venter

Business Unity South Africa (Busa) president Mxolisi Mgojo says he is confident that work within the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) will continue as political parties grapple to form a... 


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