Logistics

Grindrod’s first test train has successfully completed a round trip between Belfast and Komatipoort as part of South Africa’s open-access rail programme. Grindrod Rail’s new CEO Siyanda Mba says... 

South Africa’s logistics cost burden is at its highest level in more than two decades, with a new analysis projecting that the cost of moving goods through the country will reach a record... 

Specialist gear motor and drives manufacturer SEW-EURODRIVE is celebrating 40 years in South Africa, marking four decades of local growth, technical innovation and sustained support to industry... 

For many South African corporates, the African growth story is visible in customer demand, supply chains, infrastructure plans, mining corridors, manufacturing expansion, and the steady movement of... 

Following the Covid-19 lockdowns, outsourcing and management services provider Programmed Process Outsourcing (PPO) has seen a large push toward cloud-based stock visibility and radio-frequency... 

While the old model for warehousing in West Africa was simple – commodities out through a few ports, imports in and goods held in “whatever space was available near the port”, four growth drivers... 

Having witnessed an increasing interest in warehousing, distribution and supply chain solutions across Nigeria and the larger West African market, international events organiser dmg events decided... 

As the logistics sector becomes increasingly sophisticated and businesses respond to growing intra-African trade, professional standards and qualifications are essential to building a sustainable... 

The Department of Transport’s efforts to open the freight rail network to private operators is gaining momentum, but restoring capacity, securing investments and translating policy changes into... 

The Department of Transport’s efforts to open the freight rail network to private operators is gaining momentum, but restoring capacity, securing investments and translating policy changes into... 

As operating costs rise and supply chains face mounting pressure, October Transport Month highlights a critical question: what will it take to keep South Africa moving reliably? South Africa’s... 

South Africa must continue to address administrative complexity that all too often creates unpredictability as far as investors are concerned. When it comes to mining, a harmonised regulatory... 

South Africa’s logistics cost burden is at its highest level in more than two decades, with a new analysis projecting that the cost of moving goods through the country will reach a record... 

The Minerals Council South Africa welcomes the commitment in the 2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) to fiscal sustainability and structural reforms aimed at lifting South Africa’s... 

With 6 days to go until Automechanika Johannesburg 2026, automotive industry professionals can plan three days around their business priorities, from sourcing parts and workshop equipment to... 

Scania has officially opened its Walvis Bay dealership, marking a significant investment in its long-term commitment to Namibia and strengthening its support for customers operating across some of... 

Today’s warehousing and logistics facilities bear little resemblance to the distribution centres of a decade ago. High-bay racking, automated storage and retrieval systems, lithium-ion powered... 

Having celebrated 120 years in South Africa this year, engineering and technology company Bosch has reflected on some of the major milestones it has achieved during this period while remaining... 

During Transport Month 2026, the spotlight falls once again on an industry that is often only noticed when something goes wrong – yet plays a fundamental role in keeping the economy moving – says...