Heavy vehicle tolling a hot issue

While Transnet’s long-term plans – particularly on rail corridor development nationally – should offer some relief to South Africa’s overburdened road infrastructure, there’s little chance of immediate relief, says Cargocare director Sue Wood. “A more immediate threat is likely to be the argument between SA National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and the Road Freight Association over the road tolling fees for heavy vehicles, as the system is rolled out early next year. “The success or otherwise of that discussion will see an impact on cargo owners yet to be assessed from a cost perspective,” Wood told FTW.