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02 Nov 2021
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Tambo Springs forges ahead

The development of a private rail terminal at the Tambo Springs Logistics Gateway (Tambo Springs) is gaining momentum following the commencement of civil works on the terminal site and official sod turning by Gauteng Premier David Makhura and Ekurhuleni executive mayor Mzwandile Masina last week.

Reefers by rail on track as TFR marks a milestone

The citrus industry’s ambition to move as much cargo as possible to rail is on track – and although it has a way to go, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) is clearly coming to the party.

BORDER BEAT: Beitbridge completely transformed – Fesarta

Although it’s early days at one of Africa’s most notoriously problematic borders, “chaotic congestion” is an epithet that Beitbridge should soon shake off as the crossing between South Africa and Zimbabwe has now been free of queuing trucks since Saturday morning.

BORDER BEAT: Beitbridge queue shrinks as interventions pay off

Not to overstate the case, but it’s truly a sight to behold – watching trucks flowing north across the Limpopo River into Zimbabwe.

BORDER BEAT: HRC looks at Beitbridge, albeit a bit late

The Beitbridge queue saga, now a thing of the past because of the implementation of standard operating procedures, has ‘attained’ a Rip van Winkle twist.

SA looking to acquire Sapref oil refinery

According to media reports, the state-owned Central Energy Fund (CEF) is considering the acquisition of Sapref, the largest crude oil refinery in southern Africa.

Tema’s hub ambitions gain momentum

The Port of Tema’s ambition to become the transhipment hub of choice on the West Coast of Africa has taken a step forward with the completion of the fourth new berth of the Tema Port Expansion Project.

Big moves for Toyota SA

President Cyril Ramaphosa will today visit the Toyota South Africa production plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, to officiate at the launch of the Toyota Cross Hybrid vehicle.

To work from home or not?

It’s become a familiar sight in the workplace, arriving at one’s place of employment only to be ‘greeted’ by the following notice: “Please refrain from coming into the office when displaying any Covid-19 symptoms.”

Logistics major records strong Q3 growth

Logistics major DSV has released a strong set of Q3 results, with Ebit growth up 52.5% over the same period last year – excluding the impact of the acquisition of Agility’s Global Integrated Logistics business, according to a statement just released.

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