Plans will include an upgrade of the rail infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to optimise the logistics and efficiency of the terminal.

On-the-spot leadership and direction will always be required to steer the ship through stormy seas.

The sector is building a ‘productive relationship’ with Transnet, but there is room for improved port efficiency.

Selected pilot projects will receive assistance relating to technical and economic feasibility, risk assessment and stakeholder engagement.

Companies accounting for 75% of the global market have connections to companies facing human rights abuse allegations.

Chinese mining companies are responsible for 8% of Africa-wide output, and are concentrated in Guinea, Zambia, DRC, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

Technical teams faced major challenges while repairing the flood-damaged line, including severe weather conditions.

When Trump ramped up tariffs on China imports in 2018, container shipping markets spiked more than 70%.

“There’s a constant flow of SA pilots outwards, and the restocking of the pool is slower than the departure rate.”

The South African Maritime Safety Authority is working to identify the vessel responsible for the medical cargo.

Planned Cape Winelands Airport north of Cape Town expected to boost airfreight in and out of the city.