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Transnet

Transnet is South Africa's state-owned freight transport and logistics company, operating as a public enterprise under the Department of Public Enterprises. The organisation manages and integrates the country's rail, port and pipeline infrastructure, playing a critical role in facilitating domestic and export trade. Transnet comprises several operating divisions, including Transnet Freight Rail, which operates the national rail freight network; Transnet National Ports Authority, which manages the country's commercial ports; Transnet Port Terminals, which provides cargo-handling services; and Transnet Pipelines, which transports petroleum products. The company is one of the largest and most capital-intensive of South Africa's state-owned enterprises, with operations spanning the entire logistics value chain. Transnet's rail and port infrastructure is essential for the movement of bulk commodities such as coal, iron ore and manganese, as well as containerised cargo and automotive exports. The organisation has faced operational and financial challenges in recent years, including ageing infrastructure, underinvestment, governance issues and declining performance metrics. National Treasury and the Department of Transport exercise oversight over Transnet's strategic direction and capital allocation. Transnet was established in 1990 as a limited company, succeeding the South African Transport Services, and has since undergone several restructurings to improve efficiency and commercial viability.

Transnet News


CIPS Media Invite
Updated 14 minutes ago

The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) Southern Africa Connect & Engage Conference and Awards 2026, will host the new SARS Commissioner Dr Johnstone Makhubu and Minister of... 


TotalEnergies Hydra Storage opening ceremony in De Aar
Engineering South Africa's Energy Future - An industry perspective
30th July 2026

Winter has a way of making us think about energy, whether we mean to or not. The geyser works harder. The heater stays on longer. Cold mornings remind you just how much you rely on electricity... 


Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala.
Decarbonisation reinforcing demand for Kumba Iron Ore‘s high grade, lump products
28th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The decarbonisation journey of the steel industry is continuing to reinforce demand for the higher-grade ores and lump products of the kind produced by South Africa’s Kumba Iron Ore. These... 


Connections, Collaboration And Knowledge Sharing At 2026 Sapics Conference Will Shape The Future Of Supply Chain Excellence In Africa
Connections, Collaboration And Knowledge Sharing At 2026 Sapics Conference Will Shape The Future Of Supply Chain Excellence In Africa
27th July 2026

Supply chain industry body SAPICS says that this year’s gathering was more important than ever as global supply chains are facing extraordinary disruption and, in South Africa, the challenges are... 


Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability consultant Ashleigh Muller.
Modernisation of South African mining is an ‘urgent strategic priority’
24th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Mining modernisation, with private and public sectors as drivers, is an urgent strategic priority for the South African economy, a study undertaken by industry leaders, researchers, government... 


The above image depicts Timken's journal bearings
Local partnerships key to strengthened rail sector
24th July 2026

Given South Africa’s unique topography and commodity-heavy economic profile, local partnerships are critical. The terrain, and the country’s need to transport high volumes of iron-ore and coal,... 


Kumba CEO Mpumi Zikalala
Kumba maintains full-year guidance, enters into embedded solar energy offtake agreement for Sishen
23rd July 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore's Sishen Iron Ore Company (SIOC) has entered into an energy offtake agreement with Envusa Energy – a joint venture between Kumba's parent company Anglo American and... 


BEFORE & AFTER
Three historic draglines – two Marion 8200's at the top left and a Bucyrus at the bottom on the left picture – are pictured to the right against the newly refurbished Marion Number 3 dragline that was seen in action on a site visit on July 21
Optimum back from the dead with historic dragline returned to production
22nd July 2026 By: Donna Slater

The troubled Optimum Colliery, having emerged from a business rescue process in February 2024, is being rapidly revived with a multibillion-rand investment from Liberty Coal to ramp up mining,... 


Sishen mine
Kumba anticipates interim profit drop amid heavy rains, stronger rand, rail maintenance
21st July 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore says it continues to remain resilient despite the heaviest rainfall in many decades having impacted on its mines, in the Northern Cape, in the quarter... 


Transnet Chief Executive Addresses Hundreds Of Supply Chain Professionals, Outlines Recovery Strategy And R129 Billion Planned Spend
Transnet Chief Executive Addresses Hundreds Of Supply Chain Professionals, Outlines Recovery Strategy And R129 Billion Planned Spend
20th July 2026

More than 500 supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world have convened for the annual event that is hosted by supply chain industry body SAPICS and enables supply chain... 


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... 


Alarm over tender cancellations
Alarm over tender cancellations
10th July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has raised concern about the high level of tender cancellations, which it believes is having a negative impact on the construction market, as well as on meeting... 


 Menar Ports & Rail Sees Rail Reform as Key to Expanding South Africa's Logistics Capacity
Menar Ports & Rail Sees Rail Reform as Key to Expanding South Africa's Logistics Capacity
9th July 2026 By: Haydon Whitley

Menar Ports & Rail (MPR) has stressed the importance of practical rail modernisation, efficient maintenance practices and skills development as key enablers of South Africa's rail recovery and... 


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... 


ZET director Oliver Naidu and ExxonMobil LNG Market Development Inc chairperson Andrew Barry
ZET says ExxonMobil agreement further strengthens LNG terminal’s commercial foundation
3rd July 2026 By: Terence Creamer

The Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET), which is aiming to build South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal, has signed heads of... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa to seek Cabinet approval soon to extend tariff discounts to more industries
26th June 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity tariffs similar to... 


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... 


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