Africa is well placed to address global supply chain challenges – UN Report
By Larry Claasen
Recent disruptions to the global supply chain have highlighted the need for manufacturers to set up operations in diverse locations.
GLOBAL supply chain...
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Chris Hattingh, Executive Director, Centre for Risk Analysis
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Mattei shaping the rail industry
With more than a century of design, manufacture and production experience in the manufacture of air compressor technology, Mattei expanded its capability, with a...
Bold, decisive and urgent reform needed to save the steel sector
Last week a lot has been reported into assessing the likely impact the potential closure of ArcelorMittal SA’s operations in Newcastle and Vereeniging, as...
Transnet collaborates with industry in efforts to ease Richards Bay congestion
Transnet has committed to continue collaboration with industry to accelerate plans to resolve congestion of trucks going into the Port of Richards Bay.
This follows...
Suspension of Richards Bay Mineral Terminal receiving due to truck congestion on public roads
By Gavin Kelly – CEO: The Road Freight Association
Transnet, through RCB Terminals (Richards Bay), has circulated a notice that it will suspend the receiving...
PRASA to spend R50 billion modernising rail network
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) is set to increase its capital spending over the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) with a...
The Cape Chamber welcomes the High Court bid to resolve Cape Town’s commuter rail...
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Stakeholders to engage on railway safety practices at conference
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Cape Town preparing to launch Passenger Rail dispute on devolution, service standards
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the City is briefing lawyers to launch an intergovernmental dispute on passenger rail devolution and service standards. The...
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