State Transportation Tenders
These are tenders issued by the South African Government, Provincial Governments, Municipalities and State-owned Companies for Transport related activities. This includes tenders for Scholar and Staff transport, Transportation of goods and equipment, Logistics and Courier activities and Vehicle Rentals
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Transport News
TFR offers deed of amendment to lift force majeure on coal exporters
State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is encouraging coal export parties to sign a deed of amendment for the remaining term of a long-term agreement, which expires in March 2024, to lift its force majeure on them, which was declared owing to a severe shortage of operational locomotives. Transnet has held a number of discussions with the coal export parties relating to aspects of the contract that required attention to ensure the North Corridor – the heavy-haul line transporting coal and other commodities – remains competitive and sustainable.
Execujet South Africa showcasing latest aircraft in its fleet at AERO South Africa
Aircraft charter and aviation services company ExecuJet South Africa, part of the Luxembourg-based Luxaviation group, has highlighted that it will be showcasing the latest addition to its aircraft fleet, a Beechcraft King Air 260, at the AERO South Africa exhibition and air show, currently being held at Wonderboom National Airport in Pretoria. The King Air 260 is a twin-turboprop small passenger aircraft. “The Beechcraft King Air 260 is such a popular aircraft with the business community globally, and we’ll be offering this turboprop for charter in Africa for the first time,” said Luxaviation VP: Africa Gavin Kiggen. “New from the factory in 2022, and able to carry up to eight passengers, the aircraft will be based at Lanseria International Airport, near Johannesburg. From there, we’re expecting high demand for flights to locations including Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.”
Cable theft disrupts coal deliveries by rail to Majuba power station
Cable theft has critically constrained the delivery of coal by rail to the Majuba power station, as the portion of the rail network owned by State-owned power utility Eskom that feeds directly into Majuba has been severely damaged by the theft of overhead cables and critical overhead track equipment, reports State-owned Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). Eskom has been unable to restore the overhead track equipment, TFR says.
Tracking Provider OneStepGPS to Integrate with Trucker Tools
Agreement enables delivery of real-time tracking data from cab-installed electronic logging devices fitted with OneStepGPS units, into the Trucker Tools’ visibility platform. Enriches shipment visibility intelligence, enhances accuracy
Imaginnovate to triple workforce by next spring
Software staff needed to meet logistics industry demand
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New protocol lets self-driving trucks “talk” to law enforcement during traffic stops.
Sanral to restart, wrap up adjudication process on cancelled tenders by end September Sanral chairperson Themba Mhambi talks about the issues identified with the agency’s construction bid evaluation process. Video and editing: Kutlwano Matlala
The board of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has instructed Sanral management to readvertise and award the R17.47-billion in tenders the board cancelled earlier in May, citing “material irregularities”, within the next four months. Speaking at a media conference in Centurion on Monday, Sanral board chairperson Themba Mhambi added that the board would recruit an independent public institution with infrastructure expertise to assist with the process to advertise and adjudicate the tenders, and to make a recommendation to the board on the winning bidders.
Sanral to implement temporary road closures on N3 for rock blasting
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral), as part of the upgrade of the N3 from Cato Ridge to Dardanelles Cutting to an eight-lane carriageway, will implement rolling closures on the N3 national roads in both directions between the Umlaas road interchange and Cato Ridge interchange to minimise the delay of the traffic on the N3 national road during blasting. The blasting will be carried out on Tuesday, July 12, at 11:00, and on Thursday, July 14, at 11:00 should a second blast be required. All closures shall immediately be removed, as soon as the site of blasting has been declared safe, Sanral said on July 6.
Automakers ramping up investments into upstream nickel, cobalt
Market research firm Fitch Solutions Country Risk and Industry Research (Fitch Solutions) says automakers are increasing their upstream investments and supply contracts to secure enough battery metals, such as lithium, cobalt and battery-grade nickel, to drive forward their respective electric vehicle (EV) policies and to meet the decarbonisation targets set by governments globally. Since the start of 2021, 21 such investments have been made – 16 of which were investments into lithium.
Trucks block South African road to Mozambique as fuel costs surge
Protesters in a city in South Africa’s north east blocked roads including a highway linking the country to Mozambique with trucks Wednesday morning as they demonstrated against fuel prices rising to a new record. The road between Mbombela, 350 km east of Johannesburg, and White River has been obstructed by parked trucks, as is the N4 highway connecting the city to the border with Mozambique and the port of Maputo, Callum MacPherson, regional operations manager at Hi-Tech Security Nelspruit, said by phone. There is also a group of protesters moving around the blockades, he said.