In a major milestone for South Africa’s freight forwarding sector, the South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) has secured formal representation on the South African Revenue Service (SARS) Customs Stakeholder Forums. This strategic breakthrough provides SAFLA with the opportunity to advocate for its members, giving the association unprecedented leverage […]
Logistics
Abnormal loads delivered to Ritluka Resources
Another Successful Delivery to Ritluka Resources We are proud to announce the successful delivery of 1 x CAT 374 excavator and 2 x CAT D8GC dozers (used) to our valued existing customer, Ritluka Resources – delivered by our Middleburg team. This delivery highlights: Continued trust from our customer A strong […]
AFP Masterclass Series #1
Most fleet problems don’t start on the road. They start in a spreadsheet. If your asset register isn’t accurate, nothing downstream is – not your audits, not your cost data, not your compliance. Yet it’s one of the most overlooked areas in fleet management. AFP Masterclass #1 fixes that. In […]
Abnormal load escorted from Coega harbour through Makhanda along the N2
Today the 8th of June 2026 an abnormal load consisting of 3 blades will be escorted by 3 Traffic Official vehicles from Coega harbour through Makhanda along the N2 sections 12 & 13 to a Farm on the Bedford Road on the R350. Infront of the above mentioned Abnormal load […]
RFA welcomes diesel reduction but warns of ongoing pressure on the road freight industry
The Road Freight Association (RFA) acknowledges the fuel price adjustments effective 3 June 2026. While the reduction in diesel prices – approximately R3.25/l for 0.05% sulphur diesel and R2.62/l for 0.005% sulphur diesel – is a welcome, if partial, reprieve for long-haul freight operators, the RFA notes with concern that […]
Transnet undertaking maintenance on the 861 km line from Sishen to Saldanha
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is currently undertaking annual maintenance on one of its heavy-haul lines, the iron ore line, which is a 861 km line running from Sishen in the Northern Cape to Saldanha in the Western Cape. During the shut – which commenced on 12 May 2026 and […]
DHL Express expands global portfolio with new Heavy Weight Express Service for shipments up to 3,000 kg
South Africa, May 12, 2026/ — Heavy Weight Express enables global heavyweight express shipping up to 1,000 kg per piece / 3,000 kg per shipment Proactive shipment control through dedicated Heavy Weight Priority Desks ensures high reliability and customer service support DHL Express expands in the heavyweight segment, responding to […]
A broad-based recovery in the Logistics Sector in Q1 2026
After having lost momentum in Q4, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) recovered strongly in Q1 2026. The index increased for three consecutive months to reach an index level of 125.0, the highest since May 2024. At this level, the index was up by 6.2% compared to Q4 […]
Durban Multipurpose Terminal one of the standout performers across South African terminals
Durban Multipurpose Terminal supports a variety of cargo operations, including bulk and containerised citrus season exports. Its strategic location within the Durban port complex allows it to complement container terminal operations, particularly during peak export seasons. In the 2025 citrus season, Durban Multipurpose Terminal recorded approximately 75% year on year […]
Ngqura Container Terminal is a deep-water container hub designed to support large-scale container operations and high-volume exports
Ngqura Container Terminal is a deep-water container hub designed to support large-scale container operations and high-volume exports, including temperature-controlled cargo like citrus. With a transhipment capacity of over 1.5 million TEUs and more than 1,600 reefer plug points, its infrastructure helps position it as a strategic gateway for South African […]










