ABNORMAL LOAD MOVEMENT: Date: Thursday, 06 August 2026 Please be advised that on Thursday, 06 August 2026 from 07:30, abnormal load trucks transporting wind turbine components will be travelling from Coega Harbour through Makhanda along the N2 sections 12 and 13 towards a farm on the R350 Bedford road. The […]
South Africa’s commercial sector, from minibus taxis and buses to freight trucks, keeps our economy alive every single day. Yet many fleet operators still see insurance as just another costly burden rather than the vital protection it can be. The article provides a practical perspective on the core challenge in […]
The South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) and the Association of Meat Importers and Exporters of South Africa (AMIE SA) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to deepen collaboration on the logistics, port-operational and regulatory issues affecting South Africa’s meat trade. SAFLA and AMIE SA will use the […]
Sun City, North West Province, South Africa – Nors Namibia was rewarded for exceptional performance, at the UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA) Annual Importer and Dealer Conference (ADC) 2026, earning recognition as the leading importer in the Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) network and setting a new benchmark for excellence across the […]
The first eight Wabtec C28 locomotives have arrived at the Port of Durban from New Zealand, marking the first shipment under Traxtion’s R1.8 billion rolling stock investment programme and an important milestone in expanding freight rail capacity across Southern Africa. Following their arrival in Durban, the eight locomotives will be […]
A truck overturned on the R71 in Magoebaskloof under Greater Tzaneen in Mopani District on Wednesday night has been retrieved. The driver’s condition is unknown. Rescue operations lasted for most parts of the day on Thursday as authorities battled to clear the R71 route. The road has now been cleared. […]
Motorists were advised to exercise extreme caution following a truck crash on Inanda Road in Tea Estate this morning. A truck reportedly overturned after the driver swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle that allegedly entered its lane due to slippery road conditions. A total of 14 occupants sustained injuries. Emergency […]
The eThekwini Fire Department, KZN VIP and Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) are currently (11:03) at the scene of an overturned FAW truck on Inanda Road near Tea Estate, KwaZulu-Natal. The incident occurred at earlier today (Friday) after the truck, which was transporting employees of a paving company to a […]
When motorists take their vehicles in for a service, they expect qualified technicians, quality workmanship and reliable repairs. What many don’t realise is that a professional automotive workshop is also playing an important role in protecting South Africa’s environment. From recovering used engine oil and recycling air-conditioning gases to safely […]
On 14 July 2026, representatives of the South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) met in person with SARS Customs management teams in the Western Cape and Johannesburg to advance practical solutions for the freight forwarding and logistics sector. The engagements build on SAFLA’s formal representation in SARS Customs stakeholder […]
