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Grindrod's rail operations
Grindrod outlines focus for 2025, reflects on 2024 performance
19th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed logistics company Grindrod, in a December 19 pre-closing trading update, said its focus going forward would be to drive growth in bulk handling, container handling, logistics capability... 


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Grindrod achieves 2Mt coal throughput at its Navitrade terminal
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Logistics group Grindrod has reached throughput of two-million tonnes of coal at its Navitrade terminal, in Richards Bay, with the support and collaboration of State-owned Transnet Port Terminals... 


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Liberty Coal completes acquisition of Optimum Coal Terminals’ RBCT shares
13th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Coal miner Liberty Coal’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Liberty Coal Terminal, has completed the acquisition of Optimum Coal Terminal’s (OCT’s) entire shareholding interest in the Richards Bay Coal... 


Tap-and-go payment technology installed at toll gates on N3, N4 highways
13th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

FNB and Visa have completed the roll-out of tap-and-go payment technology across select toll gates ahead of the December holidays. Motorists at select toll plazas along the N3, TRAC N4 and... 


Cape Town port's liquid bulk terminal
Cape Town liquid bulk terminal earmarked R195m for refurbishment with renewed concession
12th December 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has appointed FFS Tank Terminals as the preferred bidder to refurbish and maintain a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town’s liquid bulk precinct.... 


Cranes at a Transnet operated port
Court blocks ICTSI bid to appeal South Africa port-deal ruling
12th December 2024 By: Bloomberg

A South African court denied a bid by International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) to appeal a decision that temporarily stops the nation’s state-owned logistics firm from going ahead with... 


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Ramaphosa reflects on government progress, notes slow pace of economic growth
9th December 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa pointed out on Monday that strengthening local government is the Government of National Unity’s key priority, noting disruptions in the supply of electricity and clean... 


World’s largest car-carrier calls at Durban and PE ports, vessel super-sizing to continue
6th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Höegh Aurora, the world’s newly crowned largest car carrier, in November called at both the Durban and Port Elizabeth ports as she makes her way around the world. The Aurora started operations... 


Goscor Lift Trucks Supports C. Steinweg Bridge Terminals’ Expansion Across Southern Africa with Bobcat Forklifts
2nd December 2024

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a leading provider of forklift and materials handling solutions, has reinforced its commitment to supporting the cross-border growth of C. Steinweg Bridge Terminals, with... 


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TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
29th November 2024

South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT) continues to leverage bulk tank builder TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


Shell's Alberton fuel depot
Shell pursuing ‘green’ initiatives at Alberton depot
28th November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Oil and gas company Shell South Africa’s Alberton depot is pursuing sustainability through two projects, mainly, solar and battery power, and capacitation for biofuels, the company outlined during... 


United Heavy Lift Fresh berthed at the Durban Container Terminal with crowd of workers in front
Durban Container Terminal receives first shipment of new rubber-tyred gantry crane components
26th November 2024 By: Darren Parker

The motor vessel United Heavy Lift Fresh berthed at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 1 last week to deliver the first nine of 16 Liebherr rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG) component batches.... 


Tap-and-go payment technology installed at N3, N4 toll gates
Tap-and-go payment technology installed at N3, N4 toll gates
22nd November 2024 By: Irma Venter

FNB and Visa have completed the roll-out of tap-and-go payment technology across select toll gates ahead of the December holidays. Motorists at select toll plazas along the N3, TRAC N4 and... 


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Articulated skip trial improving efficiencies at Maydon Wharf Terminal
22nd November 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A trial to use articulated skips instead of traditional skips in the chrome loading operation at the Maydon Wharf Terminal, in KwaZulu-Natal, has set an efficiency record of more than 50%,... 


Image of the Höegh Aurora at the Port of Durban
World’s largest car-carrier calls at Durban, PE ports; vessel super-sizing to continue
21st November 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Höegh Aurora, the world’s newly crowned largest car carrier, has called at both the Durban and Port Elizabeth ports this month as she makes her way around the world. The Aurora started... 


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SA mulling new ways to unlock much-needed rail infrastructure investment
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Amid existing initiatives to achieve the correct rail access pricing to make it economically viable for private rail operators to invest, provide services and help State-owned transport agency... 


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SA mulling new ways to unlock much-needed rail infrastructure investment
15th November 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Amid existing initiatives to achieve the correct rail access pricing to make it economically viable for private rail operators to invest, provide services and help State-owned transport agency... 


Lee Zeldin
Trump picks former congressman Lee Zeldin to lead EPA
12th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency, placing the Long Island Republican in charge of his plans to boost... 


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Flexible payment solutions support businesses and customers
8th November 2024

An innovative new offering is set to introduce greater flexibility and improve customer service in the payments industry. Two buy now pay later (BNPL) solutions have been introduced by Altron... 


South African oil group seeks to amend new law to woo investors
4th November 2024 By: Bloomberg

Some oil explorers are “not satisfied” with South Africa’s long-awaited rules for the industry that were signed into law last month by President Cyril Ramaphosa, according to a lobby group. The... 


The Role of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Africa's Energy Sector
30th October 2024

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is set to play a transformative role in the development of Africa’s energy sector, providing the framework needed to enhance intra-African trade,... 


Left-leaning New Democratic Party to form British Columbia government after tight election win
29th October 2024 By: Reuters

 Incumbent Premier David Eby's New Democratic Party (NDP) is set to form the next government of British Columbia after edging ahead in a final tally of ballots on Monday, more than a week after the... 


Railway Sector Set to Lead the Charge in Supercharging Regional Connectivity Across Africa at Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025
28th October 2024

Africa’s railways are poised for transformation, and Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025 is the key event driving this change. Taking place from 4-6 March 2025 at the Gallagher Convention... 


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Provincial govt says Cape Town port inefficiency dampening fruit exports, growth plans
25th October 2024 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism Dr Ivan Meyer has expressed concern about the slow progress being made at the Cape Town port in respect of a terminal... 


Advancing sustainable automation in Africa
25th October 2024 By: Lynne Davies

Global technology leader in electrical distribution and automation ABB intends to enable a more sustainable and resource-efficient future in Africa through its technology leadership in... 


Vodacom South Africa introduces cloud-based handset
18th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

Vodacom South Africa has unveiled a new cloud-based phone in an effort to reduce the cost of smartphone access across South Africa and accelerate the migration of customers from legacy networks to... 


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Wilpinjong mine, Australia
18th October 2024 By: Sheila Barradas

A coal mine about 40 km north-east of Mudgee, in New South Wales. 


Govt considers benefit of entities such as Starlink
14th October 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

South Africa’s government continues to consider the potential benefits of enhanced attraction of investment, job creation and competition that entities such as Elon Musk's SpaceX Starlink can bring... 


Democratic Alliance Ministers
DA says it will not agree to implementation of NHI, BELA clauses, as it reflects on 100 days in office
11th October 2024 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen says his party will not, “under any circumstances”, agree to the implementation of the National Health Insurance Scheme and clauses 4 and 5 of the Basic... 


The Durban port
RFA, SAAFF call for greater urgency on private sector’s participation in ports
11th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Following the recent High Court judgment on the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, which halted the contract between Transnet and International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI), the... 


A representative from Transnet and Petredec sat a table with contracts in front of them at an official signing ceremony
LPG rail line construction on track
11th October 2024

Global liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec and South Africa’s State-owned logistics company Transnet announced a ground-breaking rail freight solution last month, that is set... 


An image showing the Durban’s container terminal's truck check point
Durban’s container terminal implements successful truck booking solution
10th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

A month-long collaborative pilot with transporters has seen the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 improve its truck turnaround time by 24%, the entity says in a statement. The new truck... 


The Durban port
Court blocks top Africa port deal as Maersk contests award
9th October 2024 By: Bloomberg

A South African court temporarily blocked a deal between the nation’s state-owned logistics firm and a company owned by Filipino billionaire Enrique Razon to expand and run sub-Saharan Africa’s... 


Commission approves acquisition of DCT 2 SPV
8th October 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Competition Commission has approved the proposed transaction whereby International Container Terminal Services (ICTS) intends to acquire Durban Container Terminal (DCT) 2 Special Purpose... 


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Hope beyond hype?
20th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

The current scepticism surrounding the prospects for green hydrogen in South Africa and globally is only natural. A gap was inevitably going to arise between what many have termed “hydrogen hype”... 


Astron Energy supports the critical mining sector through innovative solutions
Astron Energy supports the critical mining sector through innovative solutions
18th September 2024

As a leading energy company and key player in the South African mining industry, Astron Energy is at the forefront of the latest innovations and technology being deployed in the mining sector.... 


To build BTT’s 18 new bulk-storage tanks, TROTECH deployed its innovative reverse building method
TROTECH reaffirms its reputation as BTT’s tank builder of choice
17th September 2024

Bidvest Tank Terminals (BTT), South Africa’s foremost independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator in South Africa, continues to leverage TROTECH’s formidable bulk tank design, procurement and... 


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Aramco, Trafigura said to compete for Shell South Africa assets
6th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Co and commodities trader Trafigura are among suitors competing to buy Shell’s service stations in South Africa, according to people familiar with the matter.... 


Challenging trade environment dents Grindrod’s profit
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod encountered a “very challenging environment” in the first six months of the year, says CEO Xolani Mbambo. “It’s been difficult.” 


Image of train on railway tracks
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... 


DBSA approves $200m for Lobito Corridor Railway project
3rd September 2024 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Development finance institution the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has, alongside the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), approved funding of up to $200-million... 


Inquiry into licensing framework for satellite services opens
30th August 2024 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has launched an inquiry into the licensing framework for satellite services in South Africa. Interested stakeholders have until... 


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