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TPT says more citrus arriving at ports by rail
23rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) said there has been an increased volume of citrus fruits arriving at ports via rail, as the citrus season reaches its halfway mark. The Durban Container... 


Economies in Africa that are not resources-based outperform those that are
23rd July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Market research and intelligence company BMI has lowered its forecast headline growth rate for sub-Saharan Africa for this year to 3.7%, from its earlier projection of 3.8%, but points out that... 


Bulk carrier Kiating left Australia’s Townsville port last Wednesday carrying 8 000 metric tons of refined cargo and is destined to reach Hawaii by July 30.
Copper-laden ships race to reach US ahead of Trump’s 50% tariffs
23rd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

At least four ships carrying copper are trying to reach US ports before August to get ahead of planned import tariffs on the metal. The shipments represent the final scramble by merchants to cash... 


Defy CEO Mustafa Soylu
Defy to invest an additional R500m in South Africa over next five years
22nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African home appliance manufacturer Defy will invest an additional R500-million in its local operations over the next five years, CEO Mustafa Soylu said on July 22. Speaking at an event at... 


Transnet insists it is making ‘considerable progress’ on reforms following business criticism
Transnet insists it is making ‘considerable progress’ on reforms following business criticism
22nd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned freight logistics group Transnet insists that it has made “considerable progress” in implementing reforms in line with government policy changes. It also argues that government... 


Maputo port
Mozambique’s Maputo port sees sharp drop in volumes after unrest
22nd July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Mozambique’s Maputo port suffered a steep drop in shipments during the first half of the year amid trade uncertainties and social unrest, according to the company that runs its operations. The... 


Building for Tomorrow: How Collective Bargaining can strengthen climate resilience in South Africa's building industry
Building for Tomorrow: How Collective Bargaining can strengthen climate resilience in South Africa's building industry
22nd July 2025

Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century, warns the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC). The UN's latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Concerns raised over pace of power and rail reform while Ramaphosa lauds progress
21st July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa has offered an optimistic assessment of the economic reforms being undertaken in South Africa’s electricity and freight logistics sectors, amid growing concern about the... 


South Africa Manganese operation in South Africa's Northern Cape.
South Africa Manganese delivers strong finish with 48% higher final quarter sales
21st July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa Manganese finished the financial year strongly, South32, the Johannesburg-, Sydney- and London-listed diversified mining company reported on Monday, July 21. June quarter sales soared... 


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Transnet credit rating downgrade a ‘damning indictment’ of the utility’s failed leadership, Mavuso says
21st July 2025 By: Darren Parker

The decision by ratings agency S&P Global to downgrade State-owned enterprise (SOE) Transnet’s credit rating was disappointing news for those in business eager to see the utility performing better,... 


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On-The-Air (18/07/2025)
18th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

Martin Creamer talks about platinum tariffs, Transnet deal with UMK and Waterberg. 


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Association encourages road-rail integration
18th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

South Africa’s over-reliance on road transport is unsustainable, particularly for long-haul, high-volume freight, says trucking industry trade association Road Freight Association (RFA) CEO Gavin... 


Infrastructure gaps hinder mineral supply chains
18th July 2025 By: Lynne Davies

While initiatives to modernise Southern Africa’s mineral logistics corridors and improve cross-border cooperation are gaining traction, the pace of reform is still too slow to match the rising... 


Automotive sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
18th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


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Boegoebaai deep-water port and rail project, South Africa – update
18th July 2025 By: Sheila Barradas

The Boegoebaai port and rail development was selected as the lead project in Infrastructure South Africa’s first bid window for strategic infrastructure preparation in May this year. 


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Lack of collaboration between African nations preventing critical minerals beneficiation capability
16th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

A severe lack of economic collaboration between nations is stifling Africa’s critical minerals beneficiation aspirations, expert panel members agreed during the Manufacturing Indaba, in Sandton, on... 


Transnet Group CE Michelle Phillips and UMK CEO Malcolm Curror.
Ten-year manganese rail transport contract signed by Transnet and UMK
16th July 2025 By: Martin Creamer

State-owned railway company Transnet and United Manganese of Kalahari (UMK) on Wednesday July 16 signed a ten-year contract for the transportation of manganese by rail from UMK’s mine in South... 


Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile
Manufacturing the key to Africa’s economic future amid global instability, Maile says
15th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Given the current global geopolitical instability, Gauteng Department of Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says it is becoming increasingly evident that the future of Africa lies in its... 


Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
14th July 2025

As infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation and efficiency measures take shape at South African ports, this surge in activity underscores a critical need for significant investment in electric... 


TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
14th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 


Standard Bank
Tariff turmoil masks South Africa’s recovery, Standard Bank says
11th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

The chaos wrought by a recent wave of US tariff actions may be obscuring early signs of recovery in South Africa’s economy, Standard Bank Group said. The recent downward revisions to the country’s... 


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Shifting trade dynamic presents Africa-China opportunities
11th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Driven by its core vision to drive Africa’s growth, financial services provider Standard Bank’s initiatives aim to create meaningful trade linkages and unlock economic opportunities for African... 


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Nigeria's Dangote refinery plans 1.6 million barrels fuel storage tanks in Namibia, sources say
10th July 2025 By: Reuters

Nigeria's Dangote petroleum refinery will construct storage tanks in Namibia to hold at least 1.6-million barrels of gasoline and diesel to supply refined fuel to Southern Africa, two sources told... 


Huawei eKit Forum at Huawei South Africa Connect 2025
Huawei eKit unveils suite of products to propel digital and intelligent transformation
9th July 2025

Huawei eKit officially launched a full suite of more than 20 new products tailored to empower South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools they need to scale, innovate,... 


Antimony is used in certain types of ammunition.
How US buyers of critical minerals bypass China's export ban
9th July 2025 By: Reuters

Unusually large quantities of antimony - a metal used in batteries, chips and flame retardants - have poured into the United States from Thailand and Mexico since China barred US shipments last... 


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DA calls for review of Expropriation Act, BBBEE Act amid US tariffs
8th July 2025 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following US President Donald Trump’s announcement on the US tariffs, the Democratic Alliance (DA) called for amendments to the Expropriation Act that renew confidence in the protection of private... 


Sedna to deploy mobile private network at Port of Beira to boost efficiency
7th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industrial IT and connectivity solutions provider Sedna Africa has secured a landmark contract with Beira Terminal operator Cornelder de Moçambique to deploy a private mobile network at the Port of... 


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TNPA unveils new multi-purpose vessel
7th July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 7 unveiled a R120-million new locally built multi-purpose vessel, which the entity says is a crucial addition to its marine fleet at the Port of... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Creecy reveals targets, highlights progress on transport sector turnaround
7th July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has outlined six targets that will guide the Department of Transport’s (DoT’s) work over the next few years to transform the passenger, freight, and aviation... 


Citrus
Trump tariffs sour the fortunes of South Africa’s citrus farmers
7th July 2025 By: Bloomberg

Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit will be labelled “Produce of South Africa.” They... 


Citrus industry growth should be focus of upcoming agriculture budget
4th July 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) hopes to see urgent and shared concern about facilitating agricultural growth during the Budget Vote address by... 


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Port handles largest vessel to date
4th July 2025

The Port of Durban has achieved a major milestone with the successful handling of a 399.99-m vessel, demonstrating the port’s ability to handle large vessels aligned with global shipping trends.... 


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Strategy targets R31.5bn investment, 40 500 jobs by 2030
4th July 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through its 2025 to 2030 Strategic Plan,  provincial trade and investment promotion agency Trade and Investment KwaZulu-Natal (TIKZN) aims to attract more than R31.5-billion in  investments into... 


South Africa’s freight system stabilising, but no ‘kumbaya moment’ yet 
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

South Africa’s efforts to restore its logistics infrastructure have seen it stabilise the system, but not yet execute a big leap forward. This was the consensus among members of a panel speaking on... 


Transnet Engineering sets R1bn turnover goal for burgeoning maritime division
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 


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One of world’s largest container ships berths in South Africa
3rd July 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) on July 3 berthed one of the largest container vessels in the world, MSC Nicola Mastro, on her maiden voyage at its deepwater Port of Ngqura, in the Eastern... 


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Auto sector facing decline as SA’s infrastructure decay comes home to roost – Barnes
3rd July 2025 By: Irma Venter

The fundamental challenge many vehicle assembly operations in South Africa currently face is that their operations are becoming less vital to the success of their parent companies. This is linked... 


Intelligent tech powers SA Transport and Logistics
Intelligent tech powers SA Transport and Logistics
2nd July 2025

The rise in South Africa’s e-commerce market is not slowing down following its sharp uptake during the Great Pandemic of 2020. What was once seen as nice-to-have is providing to be an increasing... 


Standard Bank, Sacci launch KwaZulu-Natal Export Readiness Programme for SMEs
2nd July 2025 By: Darren Parker

Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking, in partnership with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci), has launched the Export Readiness Programme to provide support to... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
Procurement of private rail and port infrastructure to be launched in Aug
2nd July 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that Transnet will issue requests for proposals (RFPs) from the end of August to begin the formal procurement process for private sector participation... 


TFR container loading in Durban
SAAFF commends higher container handling volumes at ports in recent weeks
1st July 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) has commended Transnet for having made substantial improvements to its volume throughput throughout South Africa’s key container... 


African penguin
DFFE will soon publish second draft of ship-to-ship regulations for public comment
30th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Dr Dion George has issued a government notice to publish the second draft of regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Ship-to-Ship... 


Lobito Corridor is an opportunity for Angola to position itself as a key player in regional logistics
Lobito Corridor is an opportunity for Angola to position itself as a key player in regional logistics
30th June 2025

By: Alexandre Silveira - Managing Director at MSC Angola Angola’s Lobito Corridor presents a unique and transformative opportunity for positioning the nation as a key logistics hub in Southern... 


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