Engineering News | Logistics https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/logistics Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:19:18 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Cabinet says local DFI could take equity in stand-alone TNPA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cabinet-says-local-dfi-could-take-equity-in-stand-alone-tnpa-2026-09-29 Terence Creamer STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:40:00 +0200 731175 1790750168 1790692800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001302601_resized_portofdurban10220424.jpeg 511 287 How a no-SIM sticker with a tiny battery weighing less than 4 g can track your goods https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/how-a-no-sim-sticker-with-a-tiny-battery-weighing-less-than-4-g-can-track-your-goods-2026-09-25 Irma Venter LOGISTICS Fri, 25 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 730099 1789972994 1790287200 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 New version of rail network statement officially Gazetted https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-version-of-rail-network-statement-officially-gazetted-2026-09-21 Terence Creamer RAILWAYS Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:20:00 +0200 730589 1789976486 1789975200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300884_resized_transnetfreightrail610221013duane.jpeg 511 287 Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/infrastructure-private-sector-participation-key-to-lifting-sas-economic-growth-2026-09-18 Creamer Media Reporter INFRASTRUCTURE & THE ECONOMY Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:13:00 +0200 730469 1789728915 1789719180 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001300682_resized_1022x575secondtakeen.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97440_2026-09-18_second_take_en.mp491465922Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth Infrastructure, private sector participation key to lifting SA's economic growth YW's IronOak takes over 65% of three Pepkor distribution centres https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/yws-ironoak-takes-over-65-of-three-pepkor-distribution-centres-2026-09-15 Schalk Burger LOGISTICS PROPERTY Tue, 15 Sep 2026 14:22:00 +0200 730199 1789477740 1789474920 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Godongwana highlights infrastructure’s growth potential as DBSA disbursements rise to R20.7bn https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/godongwana-highlights-infrastructures-growth-potential-as-dbsa-disbursements-rise-to-r207bn-2026-09-14 Terence Creamer INFRASTRUCTURE Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200 730114 1789450960 1789397400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001299301_resized_boitumelomosakodbsa1022.jpeg DBSA CEO Boitumelo Mosako 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97413_2026-09-14_dbsa_results_online.mp4160306200Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Development Bank of Southern Africa CEO Boitumelo Mosako speak infrastructure at DBSA's results presentation in Johannesburg. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana and Development Bank of Southern Africa CEO Boitumelo Mosako speak infrastructure at DBSA's results presentation in Johannesburg. Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson Grindrod sets its sights on five growth projects from now to 2028 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grindrod-sets-its-sights-on-five-growth-projects-from-now-to-2028-2026-09-11 Irma Venter PORTS & LOGISTICS Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0200 729303 1788850999 1789077600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 Transnet outlines ‘transact for value’ model for private sector participation transactions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/transnet-outlines-transact-for-value-model-for-private-sector-participation-transactions-2026-09-10 Terence Creamer TRANSNET Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:50:00 +0200 729905 1789052772 1789051800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001298577_resized_michellephillipsar261022.jpeg Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips speaking at the group's results presentation in Sandton 511 287 TRIM completes Cape Mainline recovery after severe storm damage https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trim-completes-cape-mainline-recovery-after-severe-storm-damage-2026-09-04 Lumkile Nkomfe RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0200 729502 1788511687 1788510360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001297140_resized_trim09261022.jpeg 511 287 Safla, RFA call for unified, public Durban Gateway Terminal recovery plan https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/safla-rfa-call-for-unified-public-durban-gateway-terminal-recovery-plan-2026-08-26 Schalk Burger PORT OPERATIONS Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:35:00 +0200 728839 1787756496 1787754900 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Liberty Coal revives Optimum mine with R3bn investment https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/liberty-coal-revives-optimum-mine-with-r3bn-investment-2026-08-25 Creamer Media Reporter COAL Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:06:00 +0200 728652 1787752661 1787745960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001295157_resized_1022rer.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/97229_2026-08-26_rer847_optimum_coal_1.mp4167077115Liberty Coal revives Optimum mine with R3bn investment Liberty Coal revives Optimum mine with R3bn investment Grindrod sets its sights on five growth projects from now to 2028 https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grindrod-sets-its-sights-on-five-growth-projects-from-now-to-2028-2026-08-25 Irma Venter PORTS AND LOGISTICS Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0200 728709 1788271777 1787660640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001294895_resized_grindrodceokwazimabaso20261022.jpeg Kwazi Mabaso 511 287 How a no-SIM sticker with a tiny battery weighing less than 4 g can track your goods https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/how-a-no-sim-sticker-with-a-tiny-battery-weighing-less-than-4-g-can-track-your-goods-2026-08-24 Irma Venter LOGISTICS Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:53:00 +0200 728610 1787580843 1787575980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001294567_resized_gometrobluetoothsticker202621022.jpeg The Bluetooth low-energy sticker 511 287 Government and business pin hopes of 3% growth on mining, farming, tourism and infrastructure https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/government-and-business-pin-hopes-of-3-growth-on-mining-farming-tourism-and-infrastructure-2026-08-20 Terence Creamer GOVERNMENT-BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:10:00 +0200 728391 1787237297 1787235000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001294035_resized_cyrilramaphosa2200820261022.jpeg South African President Cyril Ramaphosa speaking at the launch of Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership 511 287 Professional development programme launched for women in logistics, supply chain https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/professional-development-programme-launched-for-women-in-logistics-supply-chain-2026-08-14 Schalk Burger LOGISTICS TRAINING Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:52:00 +0200 727958 1786715699 1786715520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 TRIM tests market appetite for branch-line concessions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/trim-tests-market-appetite-for-branch-line-concessions-2026-08-12 Terence Creamer RAILWAYS Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:50:00 +0200 727614 1786521617 1786521000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001291693_resized_branchriallinestrim1022.jpeg 511 287 Cape Town Container Terminal shows improved performance – TPT https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-town-container-terminal-shows-improved-performance-tpt-2026-08-07 Irma Venter PORTS Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:04:00 +0200 727470 1786100764 1786100640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001291274_resized_portofcapetowncontainers202611022.jpeg The container terminal at the Port of Cape Town 511 287 Phillips questions need for middlemen as Transnet pushes for procurement reform https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/phillips-questions-need-for-middlemen-slams-practice-of-overcharging-transnet-2026-08-07 Irma Venter RAIL Fri, 07 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0200 726753 1785824978 1786053600 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 DBSA, US DFC reach $786m financial close on Lobito Corridor railway project https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dbsa-us-dfc-reach-786m-financial-close-on-lobito-corridor-railway-project-2026-08-04 Schalk Burger LOGISTICS CORRIDOR Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:19:00 +0200 727153 1785937276 1785853140 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290493_resized_dbsalobitorailcorridorrailyard1022.jpg A rail yard on the Lobito Corridor railway project 511 287 Tiger Brands adds 14 compressed natural gas trucks to its Albany bread distribution fleet https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tiger-brands-adds-14-compressed-natural-gas-trucks-to-its-albany-bread-distribution-fleet-2026-08-04 Schalk Burger NATURAL GAS Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:01:00 +0200 727150 1785853948 1785852060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001290145_resized_tigerbrandsalbanycngtruckfleetjul261022.jpg The CNG delivery trucks 511 287 DP World to build 222 ha Mombasa Industrial Park Special Economic Zone https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/dp-world-to-build-222-ha-mombasa-industrial-park-sez-2026-08-04 Schalk Burger INDUSTRIAL PARK Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200 727078 1785837624 1785834600 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Safla, Amie SA partner to advance South Africa’s meat-trade logistics https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/safla-amie-sa-partner-to-advance-south-africas-meat-trade-logistics-2026-08-04 Sabrina Jardim LOGISTICS Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:44:00 +0200 727072 1785835765 1785833040 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289894_resized_amiesasaflaen1022.jpeg Safla vice-chairperson Jonathan McDonald and Amie SA CEO Paul Matthew 511 287 TNPA invites proposals for long-term logistics developments at Durban port https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tnpa-invites-proposals-for-long-term-logistics-developments-at-durban-por-2026-08-03 Irma Venter PORTS Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:11:00 +0200 727012 1785760070 1785755460 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001289625_resized_aerialshotportofdurban1022.jpg The Port of Durban 511 287 BLSA reform tracker warns against complacency in energy, logistics reform https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lsa-reform-tracker-warns-against-complacency-in-energy-logistics-reform-2026-07-27 Tasneem Bulbulia ENERGY AND LOGISTICS Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:39:00 +0200 726488 1785143055 1785137940 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287996_resized_blsaceobusimavuso2023071022.jpg BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso 511 287 TFR making progress on coal rail line improvements https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tfr-making-progress-on-coal-rail-line-improvements-2026-07-24 Sabrina Jardim COAL Fri, 24 Jul 2026 08:38:00 +0200 726373 1784886802 1784875080 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287604_resized_coalenergytransitionday1022.jpeg 511 287 BLSA warns of ‘reform drift’ as index points to loss of momentum https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/blsa-warns-of-reform-drift-as-index-points-to-loss-of-momentum-2026-07-23 Terence Creamer ECONOMIC REFORM Thu, 23 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200 726343 1784813164 1784811300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001287490_resized_powerlines510221014duane.jpeg 511 287 Phillips questions need for middlemen, slams practice of overcharging Transnet https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/phillips-questions-need-for-middlemen-slams-practice-of-overcharging-transnet-2026-07-20 Irma Venter RAIL Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:02:00 +0200 726047 1784613976 1784552520 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286534_resized_transnetceomichellephillips202631022.jpeg Michelle Phillips at SAPICS 2026 511 287 Innovatively expanding infrastructure to accommodate diverse value chains likely to boost ... https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/building-infrastructure-in-neighbouring-countries-could-boost-africas-economies-2026-07-17 Schalk Burger REGIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:57:00 +0200 725915 1784293389 1784285820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001286174_resized_atrucktransportingcoalwithapowerstationinthebackground0724bloomberg1022.jpeg Africa should have infrastructure that connects its countries 511 287 Warehouses more complex and digital, but some simple solutions possible https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/warehouses-more-complex-and-digital-but-some-simple-solutions-possible-2026-07-10 Schalk Burger WAREHOUSING TRENDS Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:46:00 +0200 725473 1783689236 1783687560 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Standard Bank partners with DHL Express to expand its Export Readiness Programme https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/standard-bank-partners-with-dhl-express-to-expand-its-export-readiness-programme-2026-07-06 Lumkile Nkomfe LOGISTICS Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:24:00 +0200 725081 1783348539 1783347840 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283550_resized_naledzanimosomanestandardbank07261022.jpeg Naledzani Mosomane 511 287 KwaZulu-Natal SEZ facilitating increased market access https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kwazulu-natal-sez-enabling-expanding-market-access-2026-07-03 Lynne Davies Logistics Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723752 1782800211 1783029600 99999999999 Nadine James 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279496_resized_exportincreasedubetradeport06261022.jpg EXPORT INCREASE Serving as a conduit for processing a diverse range of cargo, the Dube Cargo Terminal has seen a marked increase in the export of perishable goods, including meat, fruits and vegetables to meet rising international demand 511 287 Protest action disruptions will damage SA’s reputation – Western Cape exporters   https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/protest-action-disruptions-will-damage-sas-reputation-western-cape-exporters--2026-06-29 Irma Venter EXPORTS Mon, 29 Jun 2026 11:58:00 +0200 724542 1782741582 1782727080 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281877_resized_exporterswesterncapechairpersonterrygale1022.jpeg Terry Gale 511 287 Grindrod reports Maputo port volume momentum, says transport constraints expected to ease https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/grindrod-reports-maputo-port-volume-momentum-says-transport-constraints-expected-to-ease-2026-06-24 Lumkile Nkomfe LOGISTICS Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:56:00 +0200 724249 1782373754 1782309360 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280963_resized_20260624grindrod1.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96847_2026-06-24_grindrod.mp4231398887A video of Grindrod CEO Kwazi Mabaso discussing the company’s operational performance from January to May. Recording and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 24-06-2026 A video of Grindrod CEO Kwazi Mabaso discussing the company’s operational performance from January to May. Recording and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Recorded 24-06-2026 CIPS outlines strategies for supply chain resilience amid energy challenges https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cips-outlines-strategies-for-supply-chain-resilience-amid-energy-challenges-2026-06-23 Tasneem Bulbulia ENERGY AND SUPPLY CHAINS Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:51:00 +0200 724134 1782223393 1782222660 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280678_resized_paulvoscips1505261022.jpg CIPS regional MD Paul Vos 511 287 RFA urges govt to properly enforce laws to tackle hiring of illegal foreigners https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rfa-urges-govt-to-properly-enforce-laws-to-tackle-hiring-of-illegal-foreigners-2026-06-23 Sabrina Jardim LOGISTICS Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:17:00 +0200 724082 1782220674 1782209820 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280612_resized_0001259655resizedrfaceogavinkelly2024b1022.jpg Gavin Kelly 511 287 Creecy urges collaboration, LNG and ports reform at fuels imbizo https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/creecy-urges-collaboration-lng-and-ports-reform-at-fuels-imbizo-2026-06-11 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200 723401 1781266176 1781193420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278532_resized_barbaracreecy2290420251022.jpeg Transport Minister Barbara Creecy 511 287 Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/powerfleet-and-ctrlfleet-highlight-role-of-technology-in-transport-sector-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Logistics Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 723368 1781250122 1781172000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278586_resized_20260611powerfleet.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96776_2026-06-11__powerfleet.mp4229725844Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tontrac-sees-opportunity-to-reduce-supply-chain-friction-through-integration-and-ai-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Logistics Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 723367 1781188592 1781168400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278503_resized_20260611tontrac.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96768_2026-06-11__tontrac.mp4202831987Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-mobility-partners-showcase-digital-logistics-solutions-at-transport-evolution-africa-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Logistics Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 723299 1781156094 1781083800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278202_resized_20260610zebratechnologies.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96761_2026-06-10_zebra_technologies.mp4249388149Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson.