The Port of Walvis Bay has seen a record increase of more than 54% of commodities transported through the port to Southern Africa during the past financial year. A total of 682 333 t of cargo was moved along the Walvis Bay corridors, a huge...
According to Jorg Knuttel, MD of Safmarine MPV, an experienced and knowledgeable shipping agency can assist South African shippers in cutting down on the risks and complexities of shipping project and break bulk cargo to West Africa. “Our advice to...
Coal of Africa announced that it was made aware by Transnet Freight Rail of a derailment of 10 wagons on the Matola rail corridor on 18 February 2013 and, as a result, all rail traffic between Komatipoort and Maputo has been suspended. Based on...
As Transnet enters the second year of its rolling seven-year Market Demand Strategy, which is aimed at improving all its operation efficiencies, the state-owned enterprise has signed a partnership with the CSIR that will give itaccess to the CSIR’s...
World Wetlands Day, which takes place on 2 February each year, aims to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands in ecosystems. As urban development expands, many wetlands now fall within urbanised or semi-urbanised areas, as is the case...
Air traffic data for 2012 has been released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showing a 1.5% fall for cargo compared to the 2011 figures. Tony Tyler, IATA’s director general and CEO, says:“The industry suffered a one-two punch....
In the most recent case brought by the RMI attempting to interdict the implementation of the REDISA plan, Judge Bam has found for REDISA on all counts. In his judgment delivered today, 30th January 2013, he found against the applicants and...
Due to severe flooding, the majority of low level bridges crossing the Limpopo River have been closed. The bridge at Beitbridge border post is still currently open; however, the water level is continuing to rise and should the water pressure...
South Africa’s electricity network requires considerable reform over the coming decades if the country is to successfully diversify its generation mix to sources other than coal to meet the increasing demand for power. This view is supported by The...
