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Durban terminals managing executive Earle Peters.
Durban Multipurpose Terminal records historic volumes for 2024/25 financial year
8th April 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Durban Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) has achieved a record-breaking performance, exceeding 200 000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) – the highest in its history – for the 2024/25 financial... 


Gates in for the long haul at major airport
Gates in for the long haul at major airport
8th April 2025

Technicians responsible for airside operations at one of Germany’s leading airports have turned to Gates following a series of competitor hydraulic hose failures in passenger airbridges, leaving... 


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AGL Terminals starts operations at Duncan Docks in Cape Town
8th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

AGL Terminals, part of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and its partner, BALSA, have announced that they have started operations at A-Berth, Duncan Docks, at the Port of Cape Town, following the... 


Bakwena toll route to launch contactless payments by end of the year
8th April 2025 By: Schalk Burger

The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire has announced the fourth quarter of this year as the revised launch date for contactless payments along the Bakwena N1/N4 route. The new payment methods... 


Wu Qinjian (left) and Vivi Liu, CEO of Hisense SA (right)
Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg, signing Strategic Cooperation Agreement to accelerate sustainable development in Africa
27th March 2025

As one of the first pioneers among Chinese enterprises to expand overseas, Hisense has remained committed to a combined strategy of globalization and localization since officially entering the... 


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Hisense, CNBM sign agreement to expand collaboration in Africa
27th March 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Electronics manufacturer Hisense and China National Building Material Group (CNBM) have signed a strategic cooperation agreement, committing to building a localised ecosystem and bringing China’s... 


Innomotics chosen as nominated partner for the new AirTrain at Newark International Airport
19th March 2025

Doppelmayr has awarded Innomotics GmbH with a contract to supply the complete electric and automation system for the Systems Technology Project – part of the overall AirTrain Newark Replacement... 


Logistics strain far from over, but rail moving in the right direction – Ctrack index
Logistics strain far from over, but rail moving in the right direction – Ctrack index
12th March 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) declined for eight consecutive months to reach an index level of 112.8 in January, the lowest level since December 2022. This decline resembles... 


More than 100 pieces of new cargo-handling equipment will be supplied to the Durban Container Terminal this year
Equipment revival at South African port terminals underpinning move from stabilisation to recovery
10th March 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Jabu Mdaki believes the steady flow of new equipment, together with improved relations with key original equipment and part suppliers as well as shipping lines,... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


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DCT to take delivery of more than 100 pieces of equipment in 2025
27th February 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Durban Container Terminals (DCT) has announced that it will take delivery of more than 100 pieces of new cargo handling equipment over the course of this year. The equipment, which includes 20... 


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Pioneering LNG innovation and energy security in S Africa
27th February 2025

On February 19, 2025, industry leaders convened in Gauteng to explore liquefied natural gas’ (LNG’s) role in enhancing South Africa’s energy security, reinforcing natural gas company SLG’s... 


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EV charging stations now take credit cards, in a process that required some interesting tech
25th February 2025 By: Irma Venter

Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in South Africa are set to become more user-friendly as they will allow customers to pay with major credit cards. This comes as EFT Corporation has... 


Transnet hit by chronic Cape Town wind delays during peak season
19th February 2025 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Transnet is taking measures to overcome strong winds at the Cape Town Container Terminal that have dented its performance during a peak season for fruit exports. The State-owned... 


The Sapref refinery before it was closed
South Africa again flags mega oil refinery plan and expresses desire for regional partnership
18th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

The South African government has reiterated its stance that South African needs a mega oil refinery despite “fundamental changes” under way globally, including the transition to electric mobility.... 


Limes
Inefficient logistics cost citrus industry R5.2bn in the latest season
18th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy (BFAP) has found in an independent study that the citrus industry suffered a R5.2-billion direct and indirect cost owing to inefficient logistics in the... 


TymeBank, Kazang enable cash withdrawals from small merchant shops
13th February 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Digital bank TymeBank and prepaid services company Kazang Pay have partnered to make cash withdrawals more accessible to consumers in townships, rural areas and other underserved areas. TymeBank... 


Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
13th February 2025

The Africa Energy Indaba 2025 is set to host the highly anticipated Africa Gas Forum, a key platform dedicated to exploring the vital role of natural gas in Africa’s energy transition. As Africa... 


The Cape Town Container Terminal
New partnership at Cape Town Container Terminal to drive increased exports
12th February 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Stakeholders in the export-orientated fruit value chain, including the Western Cape government and Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), have announced a new collaboration aimed at enhancing operations at... 


Citrus growers ask for urgency on ports, rail to deliver on SoNA commitments
11th February 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

As Parliament debates President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address (SoNA) this week, the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) says it welcomes the President's commitment... 


Pictured at the signing of the terminal operator agreement for the country's first LNG import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay were (from left to right) Zululand Energy Terminal’s Sibongiseni Khathi and Oliver Naidu, alongside TNPA’s Phyllis Difeto and Transnet’s Solly Letsoalo.
TNPA signs 25-year operator agreement for South Africa’s first LNG import terminal
10th February 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed a 25-year terminal operator agreement with Zululand Energy Terminals (ZET) for the development of the country's first... 


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PPPs integral to reducing port inefficiencies
31st January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) are vital to reduce inefficiencies at South Africa’s port terminals and drive down operating costs so that businesses and consumers can benefit, highlights law... 


Port of Maputo sees 1% dip in volumes in 2024
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) handled a total volume of 30.9-million tons last year – 1% less than in 2023. MPDC’s direct operations moved 14.2-million tons, an increase of 14% from the... 


Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
30th January 2025

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 


ship on choppy seas
CSIR monitoring wind disruptions in Cape Town that are undermining fruit exporters
29th January 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Centre for Scientific and Industrial Research- (CSIR-) hosted Alliance for Collaboration on Climate and Earth Systems Science (Access), along with other CSIR researchers and partners, have... 


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ACSA lauds peak season performance, but challenges remain
29th January 2025 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has reported a successful peak festive travel period from December 1, 2024, to January 16, this year, with a 91% recovery to pre-pandemic levels and a 4%... 


Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
23rd January 2025

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 


Seifsa president Elias Monage
SOEs remain a vital driver of industrialisation despite recent failures – Seifsa
22nd January 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Despite State-owned enterprises (SOEs) having come under great scrutiny in the last decade, they still have a critical industrialisation role to play. “Demand from SOEs still presents a massive... 


Image of the container terminal at the Port of Maputo
Port of Maputo sees 1% dip in volumes in 2024
21st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

The Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) handled a total volume of 30.9-million tons last year – 1% less than in 2023. MPDC’s direct operations moved 14.2-million tons, an increase of 14% from... 


Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager interim CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager gears up to allocate first rail slots to private operators
10th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s recently established Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is gearing up for the allocation of the first route slots to private train operating companies (TOCs) in line with... 


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... 


The conveyor and Grindrod's Navitrade terminal
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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