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Transnet ends long-drawn Sasol Oil dispute through R4.3bn settlement
26th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Petrochemicals giant Sasol’s Oil division has confirmed it has reached an agreement with State-owned freight utility Transnet, which will make a net payment to Sasol Oil of R4.3-billion before June... 


Transnet signage
Transnet tasks independent auctioneers to sell its residential properties
23rd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned freight utility Transnet will sell its residential properties through an auction process using independent auctioneers in the coming weeks. This follows the utility garnering approval... 


Measuring Impact and Managing Change: CILTSA Conference to Explore ESG Transformation in Transport, Logistics and the Supply Chain
Measuring Impact and Managing Change: CILTSA Conference to Explore ESG Transformation in Transport, Logistics and the Supply Chain
23rd May 2025

Under the theme “Measuring Impact and Managing Change,” the 2025 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) ESG Conference provides a crucial platform to assess and... 


Traxtion locomotive
Consultant proffers organised council for logistics in South Africa
22nd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After two years of reforms driven through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), Integrated Supply Chains executive consultant Ian Bird and various other stakeholders have advocated for a... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Transnet welcomes R51bn guarantee facility
22nd May 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

State-owned Transnet has welcomed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement of a R51-billion government guarantee facility to support its sustainability and long-term growth. Creecy this... 


RFA CEO Gavin Kelly
Fuel levy hike to place heavier burden on South African consumers – RFA
22nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Transport will become more expensive and consumers will pay more after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on May 21 announced a 4% increase in the fuel levy, of 16c/ℓ for petrol and 15c/ℓ for... 


truck on road
Transport sector faces major BBBEE overhaul with tougher compliance rules
16th May 2025 By: Darren Parker

The integrated transport sector is set to face some of the most stringent broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) requirements in the country, following proposals unveiled by Integrated... 


Package being loaded into aircrafft.
Direct air route available to Copperbelt pays off
16th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

In response to persistent supply chain challenges faced by mining companies operating in Zambia’s Copperbelt, Dutch logistics firm C.Steinweg Logistics launched a direct air freight service, from... 


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Consensus key to addressing growth challenges
16th May 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Effective stakeholder engagement, consensus aimed at outlining key strategies for alleviating pressing industry challenges and the promotion of profitable and sustainable operations are effective... 


Platinum cathode needed in PEM fuel cells.
Platinum uplift likely as particularly China, California gear for green hydrogen mobility
14th May 2025 By: Martin Creamer

While South Africa’s latest green hydrogen development is a request for information (RFI) involving the East London Industrial Development Zone becoming the site for a greenfield green hydrogen... 


Holistic approach required for forklift safety
Holistic approach required for forklift safety
14th May 2025

Forklifts play a pivotal role in logistics and material handling, particularly as South Africa’s freight and logistics market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.24%... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy confirms passenger rail RFI imminent
13th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

As rail reforms continue to take shape in South Africa, particularly with Transnet having published a Network Statement paving the way for private operators in December last year, Transport... 


Grindrod to exit marine fuel trading business
13th May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed freight and logistics company Grindrod has started the process to exit its 50% investment in the marine fuel trading business Cockett Group, comprising CMOG Fuel DMCC and Cockett Marine... 


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Transnet, Transnet Engineering open for collaboration as part of turnaround plans
13th May 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Rolling stock manufacturer and maintenance company Transnet Engineering on May 12 held an Industry Day at its Pretoria facility, as part of its aim to be transparent, during which the division, and... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Transport department extends deadline for response to rail, ports RFI to May 30
12th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Transport (DoT) has extended, to May 30, a deadline for responses to a request for information (RFI) on potential private sector participation (PSP) projects in the rail and port... 


A worker welding a section on a train.
Rail logistics firms anticipate traffic boom with new reform
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Given the May 9 deadline for submissions on various identified strategic projects in the rail and logistics sector, companies have been intensifying efforts to explore investment opportunities in... 


Francisco Baudrand, CEO of Enaex Africa
Francisco Baudrand
9th May 2025 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Francisco Baudrand, CEO of Enaex Africa, a producer and supplier of explosives to customers in Southern Africa 


A four-locomotive train hauls 160 empty wagons on Transnet’s GFB Flow route during the February 2025 test.
New initiative doubles rail capacity on the Coal Line
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s continuous improvement team recently launched a 160-wagon train initiative on the North Corridor to improve slot utilisation and double network capacity,... 


Train tracks running through dense bushes.
Major projects revealed to boost Ethiopia’s rail economy
9th May 2025

Ministry of Transport-run national railway operator Ethiopian Railway Corporation (ERC) is making notable progress in overhauling the country’s railway transport system. It currently has eight... 


Train tracks on dry, rocky ground.
Urgent fixes prioritised in rail revival funding plan
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) outlined a structured plan to raise the funding needed to revitalise South Africa’s deteriorating rail infrastructure.... 


Investors keen for B Network Prospectus
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Management entity (TRIM) during its latest Investec Engagement that took place on March 14, says that it plans to release a B Network... 


Thelo Group
Thelo Group
9th May 2025

Thelo Group delivers integrated transportation and logistics projects, from concept and de-risking to the delivery, oper- ations and maintenance management of railways, ports and rolling stock. We... 


Amsted Reelin
The dawn of new technology in Southern African railways
9th May 2025

Amsted Reelin an Amsted Rail global partner, is introducing exciting new rail technology to Africa. Ushering in the latest advancements for rail freight wagons, Amsted Reelin aims to address the... 


Durban port operations
TPT reflects on progress made with turnaround strategy
8th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has made progress in improving its operational performance and with investment into new assets since it announced a turnaround strategy in October 2023.... 


Johannesburg
Operation Vulindela’s reform lens widened to include municipal rescue, urban densification and digital transformation
7th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s Government of National Unity Cabinet has endorsed a plan to incorporate three new reform priorities under the umbrella of Operation Vulindlela, which will now oversee and coordinate... 


Trump’s tariffs and AGOA uncertainty: what African supply chain managers need to know
Trump’s tariffs and AGOA uncertainty: what African supply chain managers need to know
5th May 2025

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has been accompanied by aggressive trade policies. Expanded tariffs on Chinese imports, universal import levies and uncertainty around... 


DP World starts expansion to double Maputo container terminal capacity
2nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Logistics services and supply chain solutions company DP World has started the $165-million expansion of its container terminal at the Port of Maputo as part of a long-term strategy to meet global... 


An image of the Tshipi mine
Jupiter reports strong quarterly performance at Tshipi
30th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines says that the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, delivered an “outstanding” operational and financial performance in the third quarter ended March 31, with sales... 


Railway tracks
Transnet Freight Rail 1 064 locomotives acquisition programme, South Africa – update
25th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

A South African court has set aside an R8-billion contract between State-owned Transnet Freight Rail and US-based Wabtec Corporation for 233 diesel locomotives. 


first quantum copper mine
First Quantum reports $23m net loss in first quarter
24th April 2025 By: Darren Parker

TSX-listed First Quantum Minerals has reported a net loss attributable to shareholders of $23-million, which equates to a $0.03 loss a share, and adjusted earnings of $2-million for the three... 


Lack of road safety a significant burden on South Africa's economy
17th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

South Africa has some of the most dangerous roads in the world and the estimated cost of road accidents a year is about R164-billion, or about 3.4% of the country's GDP. However, the disruption of... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to drive critical conversations on green transport and sustainability in the sector
Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to drive critical conversations on green transport and sustainability in the sector
16th April 2025

The global transport sector contributes approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) of which Africa currently contributes 3.8%[1]. While the continent’s transport sector contributes... 


Safety and security crucial for the air cargo industry
15th April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global representative body for the airline industry, has highlighted the importance of safety and security to the air cargo sector. IATA is... 


Transport Evolution Africa 2025 to drive critical conversations on green transport and sustainability in the sector
14th April 2025

The global transport sector contributes approximately 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) of which Africa currently contributes 3.8%[1]. While the continent’s transport sector contributes... 


An image of rail signalling
Technology integral to transformation, logistics improvements, summit hears in sector overview
14th April 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

South Africa’s transport and logistics systems are under strain, owing to factors including years of underinvestment, institutional inefficiency and policy misalignment; however, there are... 


Africa’s Manufacturing Industry Faces Critical Challenges in 2025
Africa’s Manufacturing Industry Faces Critical Challenges in 2025
14th April 2025

As Africa’s manufacturing sector strives for growth and competitiveness in 2025, industry leaders are grappling with a range of challenges that threaten to slow progress. From supply chain... 


Powerlines
South Africa moves closer to traded power market, top bank says
14th April 2025 By: Reuters

South Africa is on the cusp of starting a traded electricity market that will give consumers a choice of power products along with a range of pricing options, according to a top investment bank.... 


Metal review
11th April 2025 By: Riaan de Lange

If you are involved in the manufacture and import of iron and steel, or articles made of these materials, as well as articles made of base metal, then you may want to consider responding to an... 


Image of Maydon Wharf
Maydon Wharf multipurpose terminal, South Africa
11th April 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

South African freight utility Transnet National Ports Authority released a request for proposal in March 2025. 


Rail wagons
Transnet moves to shortlist bidders ahead of rail leasing company tender
9th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet has initiated a process to select a private partner for a new leasing company, or ‘LeaseCo’, that will lease rail rolling stock to private train... 


MAEL ATAYI
The mining sector remains a key pillar of Guinea’s economy
Logistics advancing Guinea’s development
4th April 2025 By: Simone Liedtke

Recognising the strategic importance of diversified major Rio Tinto’s multi-stakeholder development of its Guinea-based Simandou project, logistics and transportation services provider MSC Guinea... 


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New narrative
4th April 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Developments in those transport sectors hitherto dominated by Transnet reflect not only a belated acknowledgement of South Africa’s fiscal predicament, but also a growing awareness of the risk... 


An Airlink Embraer E195
Airlink achieves international environmental and sustainability accreditation
3rd April 2025 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has been awarded International Air Transport Association (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) certification, the carrier announced on... 


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