Tag: rail
ACTOM’s service offerings to enhance the South African Railway infrastructure
Under the control of Transnet, South Africa has the most extensive rail network and infrastructure on the African continent, with 22,000 kilometres of rail...
Accelerated transformation and collaboration in SA’s Transport Sector to target ambitious economic growth
By Vivien Chaplin, Director: Corporate & Commercial Practice and Sector Head: Mining & Minerals, Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
The appointment of the 7th Administration comes with a...
Economic Regulation of Transport Act is a marked step towards rail reform and privatisation
On 11 June 2024, President Ramaphosa signed the Economic Regulation of Transport Act 6 of 2024 into law, marking a significant development in the...
Will cost about R40m to get Atlantis SEZ rail line operational
By Larry Claasen
The Atlantis Special Economic Zone (SEZ) is still keen on restarting its rail service.
This follows the SEZ’s rail link with the Port...
Transnet encourages business to use Maersk’s facility at Belcon
Transnet hopes Maersk can help reduce congestion at the Port of Cape Town
By Larry Claasen
Transnet hopes that the creation of the A. P. Moller...
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t
By Chris Hattingh
In its 25 January statement, the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee paints a stark picture of South Africa.
“The operation of...
SA to get a ‘super’ transport regulator that will set road, airport, port and...
By Larry Claasen
South Africa is about to radically transform its transport sector with the establishment of a Transport Economic Regulator (TER), which will regulate...
Old Mutual CEO: 2024 outlook to instil confidence in the country’s future and attract...
“A solid plan to fight crime and corruption is key to unlocking economic growth”
In anticipation of President Cyril Ramaphosa's State of the Nation Address...
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...
Getting back on track
Chris Hattingh, Executive Director, Centre for Risk Analysis
IN 2022 Exxaro (by production the country’s biggest coal miner) exported 5,2 million tons of coal. For...
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Cummins secures contract to maintain Transnet’s aging tugboat fleet
By Larry Claasen
CUMMINS’ seven-year contract to maintain Transnet’s tugboats not only cements its decades-long relationship with the transport authority but also positions the company...