CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 3, 2025/ — South Africa is revamping its rail logistics infrastructure and services through strategic investments and partnerships to enhance mineral distribution across local and export markets. The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) conference – Africa’s premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled for October 1 […]
The removal of a whale carcass that washed up between Dias Beach and Hartenbos earlier today, 2 September 2025, is fully underway. The whale was found in an advanced stage of decomposition. Members of the public are alerted that heavy machinery are on the beach during the removal and therefore, […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) welcomes the announced fuel price decrease for September 2025, which will bring some relief to the road freight industry and, by extension, to consumers across the country. The announced price adjustments, which take effect on Wednesday, 3 September 2025, are as follows: Petrol 93: Decrease […]
The Road Freight Association (RFA) welcomes the announcement by the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Barbara Creecy MP, regarding the outcome of Transnet’s Train Operating Company (TOC) slot allocation process. This is an historic and necessary step towards a more efficient national logistics system for South Africa. For a long […]
Reflecting its commitment to building supply chain skills across Africa, leading supply chain industry body SAPICS will co-host the upcoming Botswana Supply Chain Summit (BSCS). Now in its second year, this important event will be held from 22 to 23 October 2025 at the Gaborone International Conference Centre (GICC) under […]
The winners of the 2025 Africa Supply Chain Excellence Awards (ASCEA) have been announced, shining a spotlight on the most transformative, resilient and forward-thinking supply chain projects across the African continent. Now in its fourth year, ASCEA recognises the critical role that supply chains play in economic development, health systems, […]
While conducting a learner transport operation in Mamelodi, the Gauteng Traffic Police impounded a total of 25 buses for non compliance this morning. This forms part of the Gauteng Department of Community Safety’s efforts to enhance road safety and ensure that public transport operators remain compliant. #roadsafety #GrowingASaferGauteng
According to Aon’s latest 2025 Client Trends Report, climate volatility and extreme weather events are disrupting global trade routes, impacting supply chain reliability and leading to financial losses. The interconnectedness of trade adds complexity to the already-challenging exercise of mapping supply chains and mitigating exposures, with even seemingly localised events […]
RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers currently operates close to 600 Ford vehicles in its fleet and has taken delivery of more than 1 600 Fords since the start of the partnership Reliability, as well as fuel efficiency, are critical factors as vehicles travel up to 500 kilometres per day RAM operates 51 […]
The Cape Town Container Terminal is making history, while surpassing its weekly target by over 60%, last week by handling a whopping 19 931 TEU. Year-to-date, the terminal is 28% above target, with most of its key performance indicators also tracking well. Well done CTCT! #WeExistToServe #WesternCapeTerminals
