Without the road freight route to the Port of Maputo through the Lebombo border post, many South African mining companies face a bleak future.
Financial struggles faced by the shipyard have raised concerns among investors and stakeholders.
Ports in Durban and Cape Town experienced operational improvements, boosting economic activity.
It’s the first of four planned ports along Lake Kivu under Rwanda’s National Strategy for Transformation.
The five-year deal will see the line shipping vehicles from Asia and the Atlantic.
Opening an office in Kampala is part of the company’s long-term goal of establishing an early presence in emerging markets with high potential.
Achieving competitiveness hinges on reducing logistics costs, which account for 57% of the total cost of end products.
“Transnet’s performance suffers as a result of being cash-strapped, which hurts the entire economy.” - BER
The first 20 diesel-electric straddle carriers arrived for assembly and commissioning this week.
The project to protect Alkantstrand Beach from soil erosion has gained ground ahead of the festive season.
The union has warned that the impasse over automation and semi-automation could lead to another strike in less than six weeks.
Agriculture recorded its second quarterly consecutive decrease, while transport, trade and government services also deteriorated.
