Leigh Walker to head up new local ships agency

The new call will include a direct connection to Singapore with a 15-day transit and 27 days to Nansha.

Reforms will increase the volume of rail freight, reduce port congestion and improve economic performance.

Rail freight is gradually recovering, rising to 14.5% of total payload in August 2025, the TFI shows. 

Inclement weather is jeopardising the salvage operation of the vessel, which ran aground in February.  

Phase 1 represents an investment of US$40 million that will increase capacity.

Since May 2023, the line has added 102 vessels to its secondhand-vessel fleet.

Research shows no single fix can combat driver fatigue.

A new licensing system will “purify public transport data by removing duplications”. – MEC Diale-Tlabela.

The portal can be accessed for data on gov contracts, including company details and value of deals.

Demand for fruit and meat exports to Europe and the Middle East is fuelling growth.

The financing deal will enable the firm to buy new furnaces and relocate its rim alloy casting line.