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Port of Gauteng unveils White Paper proposing inland port to ease Durban-Gauteng freight … In this video, Port of Gauteng developer Francois Nortjé discusses the plans for the proposed logistics hub.
Private sector initiative the Port of Gauteng has launched a White Paper to mark the start of Transport Month, setting out a plan aimed at addressing the inadequacies in South Africa’s freight transportation system and supplying a reaction to the targets laid out in the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030. The file, which was published on September 30, in Boksburg, Gauteng, lays out how the planned inland logistics center might shift freight volumes from roadway to rail, ease congestion on the Durban– Gauteng freight passage and develop what the developers claim will be more than 50 000 permanent jobs.
CHARGE hosts naamsa’s NEV road trip at its solar-powered charging station
Renewable energy offgrid charging infrastructure company Zero Carbon Charge (CHARGE) hosted the market organisation naamsa|The Automotive Business Council’s New Energy Vehicle (NEV) Road Trip 2025 event at its flagship offgrid, solar-powered ultrafast electrical lorry (EV) charging station, in Wolmaransstad, North West, on September 26. During the event, CHARGE provided totally free crediting all individuals and highlighted its function in raising awareness of NEVs nationwide.
AARTO rollout in Dec means motorists risk new heavy penalties – Fines SA
Digital traffic fine platform Fines SA is alerting drivers to get ready for more stringent unpaid fine charges, the possibility of losing driving opportunities under the brand-new demerit system and a surge in scammers distributing fake ghost fines when the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system works on December 1. The rollout of AARTO marks a nationwide policy shift. The brand-new system will change how every motorist and fleet operator handles traffic fines, the business says.
Outa takes Sanral to court to have e-toll debt cases declared abandoned
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has submitted legal action against the South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and 3 Ministers, asking the High Court to declare that Sanral has abandoned the collection of the exceptional e-toll debts. The action was submitted in the Pretoria High Court on August 20. The candidates are Outa and 2 028 e-toll accuseds, services and individuals, whom Outa has been defending for many years in regards to its E-Toll Defence Umbrella. The respondents …
Automotive market is recovering, but affordability and export headwinds threaten long-term growth
South Africa’s automobile market built momentum this year, supported by a favourable rates of interest environment, record-low new-vehicle inflation and liquidity from the two-pot pension reform, however the outlook remains fragile, with affordability restrictions and export headwinds threatening longer-term development, says credit information bureau TransUnion. Automobile sales broke through the 35 000-unit ceiling for the first time in years, with July and August having marked the greatest volumes considering that 2014.
Lillian Ngoyi street to reopen to traffic; public transport routes return to original configurations
Lilian Ngoyi street, in Johannesburg, will officially resume to traffic on September 12, with Phase 1 of the rehabilitation job completed, the Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) states. Public transportation routes will return to their original path setups.
Sales of Chinese vehicles jumped 89% in the first half of 2025 – AutoTrader
New vehicle sales of Chinese brand names have actually skyrocketed and lorry trading business AutoTrader’s newest Mid-Year Report reveals that sales of Chinese brands increased by 89% in the very first half of this year, led by BYD, which increased by 637%; Omoda, up by 99%; and Jaecoo, which increased 168%. The very same patterns appear in the used car market, the business says.
AfDB to scale PET asphalt concrete solution to lessen African road maintenance backlogs
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has signed a letter of intent with three companies to advance cooperation in the deployment of innovative, climate-resilient road maintenance in Africa. The agreement was signed with a consortium comprising the Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation and Nippon Road, on the sidelines of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development, in Yokohama, Japan, on August 21.
Steenhuisen lauds Agbiz, Agri SA for strengthening rural road networks
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has actually lauded the efforts of market bodies Agri SA and the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) to enhance vital agricultural transportation routes in the Free State. Agri SA and Agbiz have actually been piloting a job in the province, together with the departments of Public Works and Infrastructure and Transport to address the crucial state of South Africa’s rural roadway network.
Mann + Hummel opens Gauteng factory – its first in Africa
Filtration solutions producer Mann + Hummel has actually opened its very first factory in Africa, in Kempton Park, Gauteng. “This is a brand-new chapter for Mann + Hummel South Africa, which started here in a small office in 2016. This state-of-the-art production center will not just serve South Africa and the Southern African Development Community, but also the sub-Saharan Africa region,” said Mann + Hummel vehicle aftermarket president and GM Cedric Dackam.
C-BRTA welcomes reopening of Grobler’s Bridge and Stockpoort ports of entry
The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency (C-BRTA) welcomes the announcement by the Border Management Authority (BMA) that operations have actually resumed at the Grobler’s Bridge and Stockpoort ports of entry. C-BRTA CEO Lwazi Mboyi welcomes the statement by the BMA, as it will relieve traffic circulations along corridors to alternative ports that had actually been identified during the closure of Grobler’s Bridge and Stockpoort ports of entry.
AECI to dispose of ImproChem Public Water division, finalises Much Asphalt sale
JSE-listed chemicals group AECI will get rid of its wholly-owned water and process solutions subsidiary ImproChem Public Water service to a South African majority black-owned special purpose lorry, with water treatment speciality chemicals company Nsukutech as the managing investor and Junaco, integrated in Tanzania, as the minority shareholder. It has likewise effectively concluded the divestment of Much Asphalt. This disposal closed in line with the previously directed purchase factor to consider of R1.1-billion. The purchase consideration has been moved to AECI and will be utilized in line with AECI’s capital allocation structure, it says.
Bakwena toll route to launch contactless payments by end of the year
The Bakwena Platinum Corridor Concessionaire has actually revealed the fourth quarter of this year as the revised launch date for contactless payments along the Bakwena N1/N4 route. The new payment approaches provide improved security by allowing real-time payments while roadway users keep ownership of their cards throughout deals.
UNTU to ballot members after Transnet wage meeting ends without agreement
Labour union the United National Transport Union (UNTU) will ballot its members after a conciliation procedure to resolve a conflict between it and State-owned transport firm Transnet ended without contract on April 14. The last offer of a 6% boost in the second and first years and 5.5% in the 3rd year occurred within the context of a helped with and transparent wage negotiation procedure, and in acknowledgment that job security is vital for employee wellness and Transnet’s long-lasting sustainability, the State-owned entity said.
First phase of Sanral’s E Cape Intelligent Transport System project should be ready in June
The South African National Road Agency Limited (Sanral) has actually issued an upgrade on its Eastern Cape Intelligent Transport System (ITS) job. This is the very first such project in the province. The ITS will keep drivers informed of road travel conditions on the national roadways, in genuine time. “The innovation that is utilized on ITS enables us to respond quickly to occurrences on our nationwide roadways,” stated Sanral Eastern Cape provincial head Mbulelo Peterson. “Working together with police officials, the technology likewise helps us to further enhance and improve communication throughout cases of emergency situations on our roads. The ITS task will likewise assist to keep an eye on vandalism on Sanral’s R75 and N2 national roads in Gqeberha, as well as to respond to safety-related problems on the roadway network. The very first phase of the project is anticipated to be finished by June this year.”
Lack of road safety a significant burden on South Africa’s economy
South Africa has a few of the most unsafe roadways worldwide and the estimated expense of road accidents a year is about R164-billion, or about 3.4% of the nation’s GDP. The disturbance of supply chains and the motion of items and individuals affects the wider economy, increasing the expenses of logistics and for consumer products, presenting hold-ups and including threats, and decreasing its financial investment attractiveness, civil and facilities engineering company Zutari transportation economic expert Carole Mtizi stated on April 17.
Report reveals trends shaping Southern Africa’s trade potential
As trade corridors broaden and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, end-to-end services company Reload Logistics has actually released an industry outlook report, ‘Unlocking Southern Africa’s Trade Potential in 2025 and Beyond’, which lays out trends in facilities, trade combination and digital development driving Southern Africa’s logistics landscape. The report avers that Southern Africa’s logistics sector is at a critical turning point, formed by increasing trade activity, major infrastructure investments and the growing need for efficiency.
Southern African logistics landscape to be transformed by infrastructure investment by 2030 – …
By 2030, Southern Africa’s logistics landscape will be changed through facilities financial investment, much deeper regional combination and sustainability efforts. While significant challenges remain, the structures being laid currently place the region to capitalise on growing international demand for its mineral resources, states logistics business Reload Logistics in its ‘2025 Outlook Report: Unlocking Southern Africa’s Trade Potential in 2025 and Beyond’.
Truck firm set to bolster sustainable transport solutions
The sub-Saharan Africa arm of the Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer UD Trucks, UD Trucks Southern Africa (UDTSA), announced its plans to bring sustainable transportation services to the South African transportation and logistics sectors at a press conference in February. The business would improve operational performance and productivity by preserving finest practices at its nationwide dealership networks, guarantee “fit-for-purpose” products and aftermarket service for consumers, and provide original-equipment manufacturers with “outstanding” assistance, UDTSA President Filip Van den Heede stated at the time.
Webinar highlights challenges, opportunities for intercontinental transport and logistics in Africa Panelists in this webinar on intermodal transport in Africa highlight the impact of global trade instability on African trade, emphasising the need for infrastructure investment and intermodal transport systems.
In a well-attended webinar that concentrated on intermodal transport in Africa, market leaders assembled to dissect the extensive impact of international trade instability on the continent’s financial landscape. Arranged in partnership with Transport Evolution Africa Forum & & Expo under the banner of resolving critical difficulties and unlocking potential chances, the session highlighted the immediate requirement for robust infrastructure investments and smooth intermodal transport systems across Africa. Facilitator Joshua Low, dmg occasions South Africa VP, set the stage by highlighting the escalating uncertainties in worldwide trade dynamics, worsened by tariff wars and geopolitical stress. “These aspects,” he worried, “have not just interrupted established supply chains however have likewise underscored the crucial function of proactive steps in safeguarding Africa’s trade interests.”