Freight Features: Investment needed to drive freight movement

The roads agency has urged truck owners to delay trips or find suitable staging areas to avoid congestion.

A US determination has reaffirmed the country’s role as a responsible fishing nation.

At current levels about 33 000 metric tonnes are grown every year on the banks of the Orange.

Following marginal growth of 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025, GDP strengthened by 0.8%.

Its successful demonstration in Rwanda underscores the increasing appeal of eVTOL technology.

The event will focus on burning issues such as AI strategy, pricing innovation and workforce shortages.

The department has strengthened governance systems, tightened internal controls and prioritised consequence management.

“Port throughput has benefited from the appointment of a number of knowledgeable and efficient staff at Transnet.” – Dr Jacob van Rensburg.

The company is steadily reducing losses as it seeks to boost efficiency across its ports and rail divisions.

As the sector boosts exports, it will depend on efficient rail transport to get its harvest to market, says the CGA.

There were no injuries among its 16 crew members or any release of pollutants following the grounding.