The collapse of South Africa’s freight rail network has placed a significant strain on the economy, forcing goods that should move quickly and efficiently by rail onto congested roads. Theft of... 

South African financial markets have outperformed expectations, with the Johannesburg Stock Exchange reaching record highs and the rand/dollar exchange rate rising despite a threat to exports from... 

With momentum gaining on reinvigorating South Africa’s freight rail network through private-sector participation to better support economic activity, meeting growing demand for increased... 

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has highlighted its cross-sectoral initiative to bring together stakeholders in the freight and logistics sectors to address the issues... 

ASX-listed Sovereign Metals has announced that the government of Japan has launched a dedicated investment initiative targeting the Nacala Corridor infrastructure, significantly strengthening the... 

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (Ciltsa) and the Institute for Customs and Freight Forwarding (ICFF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) towards... 

The South African rand softened in early trade on Tuesday before the release of second-quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data, which is expected to show economic growth picked up from the first... 

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips reports that negotiations are under way to conclude contracts with the first 11 private train operating companies (TOCs) that have qualified to take up slots on the... 

State-owned logistics group Transnet on Friday reported a smaller loss of R1.9-billion in the financial year to the end of March, down from a R7.3-billion loss in the previous year. The... 

Deputy President Paul Mashatile said on Friday that although the National Economic Development and Labour Council (Nedlac) has played a central role in shaping policies to improve the socioeconomic... 

DHL Supply Chain has launched an electric vehicle (EV) pilot project in collaboration with Unilever and Volvo Trucks South Africa. The initiative involves deploying a fully electric Volvo FMX 6 x 4... 

Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane says logistics reforms are “moving in the right direction”, with private sector participation and government-business collaboration starting to... 

JSE-listed diversified services, trading and distribution company Bidvest reported that revenue grew by 4.9% to R126.6-billion for the year ended June 30, up from R120.7-billion in the prior... 

Collaboration advances railway intelligence, driving innovation, efficiency, and smarter transport systems across the region The Huawei Railway Summit 2025 was held in Johannesburg, South Africa,... 

Last week, stakeholders from across South Africa’s transport and logistics sector gathered for an RTMS awareness Workshop, a platform dedicated to sharing knowledge and advancing industry... 

Martin Creamer talks a logistics deal, continuous excavation tech and Harmony's results in focus  

Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer discusses Exxaro and Transnet Freight Rail's service agreement to improve the performance of logistics channels; Master Drilling’s new technology that promises... 

Delays and logistical bottlenecks at the Cape Town port, in the Western Cape, cost South Africa’s apple and pear export industry an estimated R1-billion in 2024, according to supply chain solutions... 

By: Renai Moothilal - NAACAM CEO South Africa’s automotive industry stands at a pivotal moment. The engine of South African industrial growth, the sector is now grappling with a convergence of... 

In an opening address delivered by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy at the fourteenth SARA International Rail Conference, on August 26, she said Africa stands at a defining moment as the continent... 

The Road Freight Association (RFA) has welcomed the outcome of the Train Operating Company (TOC) slot allocation process, saying it marks a necessary step towards a more efficient national... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s announcement on August 22 that 11 train operating companies have been allocated rail slots across 41 routes and six corridors marks an important step toward... 

Another agreement involving collaboration between the public sector and the private sector in the field of rail transport service has been signed, this time between the Johannesburg Stock... 

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced that 11 of the 25 private train operating companies (TOCs) that applied to operate routes on Transnet’s rail network have met the requirements to do... 

The projected passenger electric vehicle (EV) fleet in South Africa by the beginning of 2030 will be 25 456 vehicles, representing only 0.3% of the expected passenger vehicle population in the... 

As global freight demands rise and rail networks seek solutions that offer reliability, performance and cost-efficiency, the evolution of bogie technology has become central to industry... 

JSE-listed coal miner Thungela Resources has reported good growth in production from its South African operations for the six months ended June 30, but softer coal prices weighed on its financial... 

Fun fact (a word of caution for experimental readers: do not try this at home) – if all the veins in your body were laid out in a straight line, you would die, as your circulation system would no... 

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has officially launched a free online platform that provides a regularly updated view of the progress, or otherwise, government is making in implementing... 

DHL Supply Chain has launched an electric vehicle (EV) pilot project in collaboration with Unilever and Volvo Trucks South Africa. The initiative involves deploying a fully electric Volvo FMX 6 x 4... 

Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen on Monday stated that while the country “bleeds with a failing economy" and high unemployment rate, R700-million will be spent on the upcoming... 

Following the dissolution of the previous board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF) on July 15, Cabinet has approved the appointment of an interim board for a period of six months or until a new board... 

Takealot Group has launched Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a standalone business unit that integrates the group's logistics, courier, on-demand, supply chain and international freight... 

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... 

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... 

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

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... 

ASX-listed Jupiter Mines has reported that the Tshipi manganese mine, in South Africa, has achieved another strong quarter, contributing to several record-breaking achievements for the 2025... 

State-owned Transnet has welcomed the conviction of 26 individuals in the Xhariep district, in the Free State, for theft of Transnet copper cables and essential infrastructure estimated at... 

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 

ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) said on Thursday it is still on track to close its loss-making long steel operations in September, as talks with the government have not provided a solution. The... 

Although State-owned Transnet is on the mend, rampant theft and vandalism continue to cripple all of South Africa’s key infrastructure sectors, not just rail, posing a grave threat to the economy...