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Logistics

Logistics is the sector concerned with the planning, implementation and control of the efficient movement and storage of goods, services and information from point of origin to point of consumption. The industry encompasses transportation, warehousing, inventory management, materials handling, packaging, supply chain coordination and distribution network design. Logistics activities span multiple modes of transport including road freight, rail, maritime shipping, air cargo and intermodal operations. The sector plays a critical role in manufacturing, mining, agriculture, retail and e-commerce by ensuring that raw materials, components and finished products reach their destinations on time and in good condition. Key players include third-party logistics providers, freight forwarders, courier services, port operators and integrated supply chain specialists. In Africa, logistics faces particular challenges including infrastructure deficits, border delays, regulatory complexity and the need to serve dispersed markets across vast distances. Technology adoption is transforming the industry through warehouse automation, fleet telematics, route optimisation software and digital freight platforms. The sector is a significant employer and contributor to GDP in most economies, with performance directly affecting trade competitiveness and the cost of doing business. Logistics efficiency is measured by metrics such as on-time delivery rates, inventory turnover, transport costs as a percentage of sales and order fulfilment cycle times. Environmental concerns are driving interest in green logistics practices including fuel-efficient vehicles, route consolidation and reverse logistics for product returns and recycling.

Logistics News


Warehousing: Connected Fleets Promote Safety and Efficiency
Warehousing: Connected Fleets Promote Safety and Efficiency
15th June 2026

Intelligent safety systems and telematics are no longer optional extras for the increasingly complex warehouse industry. They are essential tools that play a critical role in improving safety,... 


Engen highlights innovation, reliability and partnership at Transport Evolution Africa 2026
Engen highlights innovation, reliability and partnership at Transport Evolution Africa 2026
15th June 2026

Engen was proud to participate in Transport Evolution Africa 2026, reinforcing its commitment to supporting the future of transport and fleet performance across Southern Africa through innovative... 


Pangolin Logistics upgrades fleet with ten new DAF trucks
15th June 2026

As part of its fleet replacement programme, Pangolin Logistics has taken delivery of ten new DAF trucks from Babcock. The new fleet – comprising five XF 480 and five XF 530 units – has been... 


Image of a forklift moving packages
New express air shipments service for heavyweight cargo
12th June 2026

An express air solution for shipments up to 1 000 kg a piece and 3 000 kg a shipment, was recently announced by global logistics integrator DHL Express. The Heavy Weight Express (HWX) service marks... 


Transnet Chairperson Dr Andile Sangqu Headlines CILTSA ESG Conference
12th June 2026

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport South Africa (CILTSA) has confirmed Dr Andile Sangqu, Chairperson of Transnet, as keynote speaker for its ESG Conference taking place on Tuesday,... 


Supply Chain Management Is a Future-Proof Career for Young South Africans
Supply Chain Management Is a Future-Proof Career for Young South Africans
11th June 2026

Global disruptions in recent years - including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, shipping delays, infrastructure challenges and rapid technological change - have highlighted how... 


General Heavy Marine launches its new SANY electric forklift range
General Heavy Marine launches its new SANY electric forklift range
11th June 2026

Container handling equipment provider General Heavy Marine (GHM) is proud to announce the launch of the new SANY electric forklift range, bringing world-class electric material handling technology... 


Valostar expands DAF fleet
Valostar expands DAF fleet
5th June 2026

Having initially bought its first ever DAF XF 460 units in 2022, leading transport company, Valostar, has added ten new DAF XF 480 trucks to its growing fleet. Central to the continued investment... 


Engen reaffirms long-standing commitment to South Africa’s transport sector at 2026 Road Freight Association Convention
Engen reaffirms long-standing commitment to South Africa’s transport sector at 2026 Road Freight Association Convention
3rd June 2026 By: Reza Creamer

Engen reaffirmed its partnership with the transport and logistics industry at the 2026 Road Freight Association (RFA) Convention held in late May at The Capital Zimbali Hotel under the theme... 


Image of a package on a conveyor belt
Enhancing digitalisation for the logistics industry
29th May 2026

A real-time localisation system for industrial applications is designed to provide precise positioning of assets such as vehicles, workpieces and materials, and enable full visibility, security and... 


The above image depicts Manta Freight's loading dock
Mining sector demand drives holistic logistics systems
29th May 2026 By: Lynne Davies

On the back of a steady increase in demand for logistics services and with global geopolitical tensions impacting on supply chains with fossil fuel prices climbing, freight forwarding service Manta... 


The image depicts a ADT in a coal field
Rail allocation to enhance diversified miner’s access to market
29th May 2026 By: Lynne Davies

In advocating for reindustrialisation in South Africa and the creation of new jobs, diversified mining group Menar is expanding its portfolio of operations with the February 2026 addition of a... 


A graphic showing extractive, ports, manufacturing and energy sectors
Collaboration embeds resilience 
22nd May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Having continuous technical support and collaboration from its German parent company enables SEW-EURODRIVE South Africa to not only manage local and international crises but also keep strengthening... 


Pioneering daily alcohol testing to enhance last-mile driver safety
Pioneering daily alcohol testing to enhance last-mile driver safety
20th May 2026

ALCO-Safe, a leading provider of alcohol and drug testing solutions for South African workplaces, has partnered with a major national delivery network to introduce compulsory daily alcohol... 


Fastway keeps clients at the centre of pricing decisions as fuel costs surge
Fastway keeps clients at the centre of pricing decisions as fuel costs surge
15th May 2026

As fuel prices continue to place pressure on South Africa’s logistics sector, Fastway Couriers has reaffirmed its commitment to its clients by introducing a fixed 5% fuel-related rate adjustment... 


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Global logistics company to develop new centre
15th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Signalling its confidence in South Africa’s role as a regional logistics and distribution hub for sub‑Saharan Africa, global logistics company DHL will invest R220-million in a new multi user... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy speaking at the launch of the Draft National Rail Master Plan
Draft masterplan outlines R2-trillion vision for restoring rail as ‘backbone’ by 2050
8th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Draft National Rail Master Plan released by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy for public comment outlines an ambitious R2-trillion vision for repositioning South Africa’s underperforming rail... 


An image of Johann Nell
Private investor’s role in logistics renewal spotlighted
8th May 2026

In an opinion piece, real estate investment trust Redefine Properties national asset manager and development head Johann Nell noted that the transport and shipping narratives in South Africa are... 


An image of Gavin Kelly
Technology, safety programme would improve operations
1st May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Road freight operators with truck fleets should proactively seek to combat ongoing safety concerns in the country by integrating modern technologies into their fleets while implementing a safety... 


Mercedes-Benz Trucks is building Mzansi’s tomorrow, piece by massive piece
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is building Mzansi’s tomorrow, piece by massive piece
1st May 2026

In the engineering world, precision is paramount. As South Africa undertakes some of its most ambitious infrastructure projects—whether moving large turbines, long span steel structures, or... 


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