Documentation, border processing, road conditions and vehicle availability can all affect cross-border lead times. Good planning starts long before the truck reaches the border. For retailers moving goods […]
Author: Lebina Ditha, Global Advisors South Africa’s logistics sector has faced progressive challenges in the last decade, with the last four years seeing the national government declare this […]
In what is being hailed as a pivotal shift for South African logistics, the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has successfully concluded Rail Access Agreements (RAAs) with 11 […]
Author: Natalie Cooper, senior marine and aviation broker at Aon South Africa. South Africa’s transport and logistics sector is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing an estimated 9–10% to […]
South Africa’s efforts to overhaul its logistics and port operations took a major step forward today as Transnet SOC Ltd and global port operator International Container Terminal Services, […]
South Africa used its presence at the Rail Live 2025 Expo in Madrid this past week to strengthen economic ties with one of its fastest-growing European partners, with […]
How do we kick-start South Africa’s industrial economy in such a way that we become globally competitive in the face of changing trade relationships? Can we create an industrial […]
As global trade shifts under new tariff regimes, South Africa’s steel sector faces mounting uncertainty. Scott Clarke, Head of Industrials at C. Steinweg Group explains why resilience and agility — […]
Faster processing of cargo at our terminals directly supports South Africa’s export-led growth strategy, boosting global trade competitiveness and economic prosperity
While much of the focus has been on the enhancement of South African energy infrastructure, it is clear that we are seeing marginal gains in the fields of logistics, ports and rail infrastructure.
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