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Michelle Phillips

Michelle Phillips is a South African business executive active in the transport and logistics sector. She holds a senior position within the industry, contributing to discussions on rail freight, logistics infrastructure and related policy matters in South Africa. Phillips operates in an environment shaped by the performance of State-owned enterprises such as Transnet Freight Rail and the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA), both of which face operational and financial challenges. Her work intersects with government transport policy, private-sector freight operations and the broader economic imperative to improve South Africa's rail network. She engages with stakeholders including government departments, industry bodies such as the Black Business Council, and private operators like Toyota South Africa Motors. Phillips's involvement in the sector reflects the ongoing debate over the role of private participation in rail infrastructure and the need for regulatory reform. Her contributions to industry forums and policy discussions position her as a voice in efforts to address bottlenecks in South Africa's freight and logistics system. She is based in Gauteng, the country's economic hub, where much of the transport and logistics policy dialogue takes place.

Michelle Phillips News


A Transnet locomotive
Transnet board's term extended by six months
14th July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the term of State-owned Transnet's board of directors by six months to January 11, 2027, or until the appointment process for the new board is... 


Two entities shortlisted to bid to partner with Transnet on ‘LeaseCo’
Two entities shortlisted to bid to partner with Transnet on ‘LeaseCo’
10th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders that participated in an earlier request for qualification (RFQ) process relating to the creation of a railways... 


Ai, Healthcare And Public Sector Procurement In The Spotlight As Supply Chain Managers From Around The World Meet In Cape Town
8th July 2026

Hundreds of supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world will convene in Cape Town this month to learn, share knowledge and network at the annual SAPICS Conference. Now in its... 


Exceptional Programme Lined Up for 2026 SAPICS Conference
22nd June 2026

Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence... 


Two entities shortlisted to bid to partner with Transnet on ‘LeaseCo’
Two entities shortlisted to bid to partner with Transnet on ‘LeaseCo’
22nd June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders that participated in an earlier request for qualification (RFQ) process relating to the creation of a railways... 


Exceptional Programme Lined Up for 2026 SAPICS Conference
19th June 2026

Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence... 


Zululand Energy Terminal director Oliver Naidu
Eskom signs agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal as it seeks to advance 3 GW Richards Bay gas-fired power project
5th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Eskom has signed heads of agreement with Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET) with the intention of becoming the ‘foundation customer’ for the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal that ZET intends... 


Representatives form the train operating companies hold up rail access certificates at a ceremony addressed by various Transnet executives, including CEO Michelle Phillips (seated in green).
Eleven private train operators gear up for mainline entry after concluding access agreements
29th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The 11 private train operating companies (TOCs), which were last year allocated slots on South Africa’s mainline rail network, have now officially concluded rail access agreements with the Transnet... 


Menar Ports & Rail moves ahead with strategic Transnet partnership
Menar Ports & Rail moves ahead with strategic Transnet partnership
15th May 2026

Menar Ports & Rail (MPR) intends to invest in the critical resources needed to ensure it utilises its rail allocation through the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) initiative to add value... 


Representatives form the train operating companies hold up rail access certificates at a ceremony addressed by various Transnet executives, including CEO Michelle Phillips (seated in green).
Eleven private train operators gear up for mainline entry after concluding access agreements
13th May 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The 11 private train operating companies (TOCs), which were last year allocated slots on South Africa’s mainline rail network, have now officially concluded rail access agreements with the Transnet... 


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... 


Transnet expects to report rail volumes of 168 Mt in 2025/26, with reforms key to meeting 250 Mt goal
Transnet expects to report rail volumes of 168 Mt in 2025/26, with reforms key to meeting 250 Mt goal
10th April 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet is expecting to report rail volumes of about 168-million tons for the 2025/26 financial year, above the 160.1-million tons of the prior year but below the “stretch target” of 180-million... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
13th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineralbased industries, says globally rated... 


Globally rated Metals & Mining Analyst and Portfolio Manager Shamim Mansoor.
Turning wealth in ground into wealth for South Africa’s people is a must, says analyst
26th February 2026 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is at a pivotal juncture. It can choose to remain a supplier of raw commodities that enrich other countries or become a global leader in mineral‑based industries, says globally rated... 


Michelle Phillips, seated second from the left
Transnet is working to solve challenges as it transitions to next phase – Phillips
13th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

The current recovery process at Transnet must be seen as a transition period, with the rail and port entity’s long-term goal being to reach a state of reliability and sustainability, says Transnet... 


Transnet CE Michelle Phillips
EIB Global extends €350m loan to Transnet for modernisation, green hydrogen efforts
5th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) development finance arm EIB Global has extended a €350-million loan to State-owned transport and logistics company Transnet.... 


An image of the delegation
AFD to support Transnet’s decarbonisation goals with R6bn loan
25th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The French Development Agency (AFD) has agreed to provide State-owned Transnet with a €300-million, or R6-billion, loan to help achieve its decarbonisation objectives. Transnet and the AFD on the... 


Transnet CE Michelle Phillips
EIB Global extends €350m loan to Transnet for modernisation, green hydrogen efforts
21st November 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) development finance arm EIB Global has extended a €350-million loan to State-owned transport and logistics company Transnet.... 


Transnet Freight Rail's iron-ore rail line
Transnet plans R127bn infrastructure upgrades
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

State-owned freight and logistics company Transnet plans to invest R127-billion over five years in modernizing rail lines and upgrading ports, its CE Michelle Phillips said on Tuesday. Transnet... 


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