Transport News
Partners of Lobito Corridor target construction completion in five years
Following the finalizing of a seven-sided memorandum of understanding (MoU) in between two financial institutions and the governments of the US, the European Union, Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia for the development of the Lobito Corridor and the Zambia-Lobito rail line, a coordinator involved in the project has confirmed that an expediency study will start before completion of the year. Performing unique coordinator for the Partnership on Global Infrastructure Investment (PGI) Helaina Matza told members of the media throughout a rundown on October 31 that the partners aim to conclude the expediency research study within six months and thereafter begin with building of the massive project.
Sanral hosts first engagement on revised preferential procurement policy
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has actually embarked on a series of engagements throughout the nation to seek advice from stakeholders on a proposed interim preferential procurement policy (PPP). The PPP engagement duration is open up until November 17, with stakeholders invited to send their comments to [email protected].
Saice, Cesa back Sanral’s decision to withdraw its preferential procurement policy
The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice) and Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) have voiced their support for the decision by the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) to withdraw its proposed preferential procurement policy. “We applaud both the industry’s steadfastness on this problem and Sanral’s presentation of prudence in the very best interests of the nation,” Saice stated in a declaration on October 26.
Broad-based strain evident in the logistics sector, Ctrack index shows
The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (CTFI) retreated further during August, to an index level of 118.8, the lowest since February, when it was at 116.7. This represents a 1.5% decrease. It is also the third consecutive monthly contraction, and serves as confirmation of the ongoing strain the domestic logistics sector is facing, states the CTFI report.
FCEVs to reach 1.5m units by 2030
Fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are poised for quick growth and are anticipated to reach almost 1.5-million units worldwide by 2030, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).
Metrobus launches intelligent transport system, moves premises
City of Joburg public transport provider Metrobus has launched an intelligent transportation system, that includes an automatic fare collection platform, an onboard bus video camera tracking system and totally free public WiFi. The launch was part of Metrobus’s strategic programme for Technology and Business Enablement.
Sanral to cancel advertised tenders that have yet to close as it withdraws procurement policy
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has actually decided to withdraw its new Preferential Procurement Policy (PPP), which was embraced by the company’s board in May. Since embracing the PPP, Sanral has dealt with numerous legal obstacles instituted by building and construction business.
Updated transport sector BBBEE codes key for SME integration
The Department of Transport is advocating for the infusion of small- and medium-sized (SMEs) into the economy through the alignment of the incorporated transportation sector codes with the modified generic codes of great practice released by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition. Speaking at the 2023 Road Freight SME Summit, in Johannesburg, on October 20, Department of Transport integrated transport planning deputy director basic Rirhandza Mashava stated the integration procedure need to be finished by the end of the current financial year.
Stakeholder collaboration required to improve road freight safety
Collaboration in between all stakeholders in the roadway freight market is important to enhancing South Africa’s poor roadway safety record, certification body JC Auditors CEO Oliver Naidoo stated at the 2023 Road Freight SME Summit in Johannesburg on October 20. “We have to work together. We need to work together in attending to the problems on our roads– government, small operators and huge corporates alike. We’ve got to take cumulative obligation. Sadly, presently, the roads come from everyone, and no-one takes responsibility. ‘It’s not my issue. It’s a public roadway.’ We’ve got to address that kind of mindset, if we are to enhance,” he said.
Competition, collaboration needed for an efficient logistics network in South Africa A panel of experts discuss the current state of South Africa’s transport and rail systems and what needs to be done to improve the country’s logistics performance.
Competition is necessary to develop effectiveness in the logistics and transport network, but collaboration is similarly needed to guarantee that all the private and public sector role-players can fulfill their functions in the healing and improvement of South Africa’s underperforming logistics systems. Transport professionals during the ‘How to deliver socioeconomic development through a more powerful transportation system’ webinar, hosted by Creamer Media on October 18, stressed that transportation and logistics are basically about the economy and worried that the style of the network need to match the needs of the communities and users.