Criminals swoop on bogged-down trucks as rain closes Zambian linkage Transist, the transit assistance bureau launched by the Federation of East and Southern African Road Transport Associations, has sent out a notification that the road between Kafue and Mazubuka south west of Lusaka has become impassable. Bidvest rebrands The Bidvest Group has rebranded its freight forwarding subsidiary following the takeover of previous global networking partner Panalpina by DSV earlier this year. Transnet seals R10bn coal transportation deal Transnet has concluded a 10-year take-or-pay coal transportation agreement with Ledjadja Coal as part of its commitment to expand the Waterberg coal line and unlock coal mining opportunities in Limpopo. K+N on acquisition trail Logistics major Kuehne + Nagel has acquired the overland and logistics activities of Netherlandsheadquartered Rotra, which employs approximately 800 people. The company has an annual net revenue of above EUR 100 million. Wildcat strike brings Zambian road freight to a standstill A wildcat truck drivers’ strike has brought road freight across Zambia to a halt, according to reports that reached FTWOnline. Breakthrough made in addressing under-invoicing of imported goods As part of efforts to combat under-invoicing of imported goods, trade and industry minister Ebrahim Patel has welcomed the adoption of the BRICS Summit Declaration, which will see efforts to deepen fair trade.