In a bid to ensure that goods reach consumers and businesses more efficiently, Transnet, in conjunction with GE Transportation, is implementing a digital solution powered by GE’s Predix – the first operating system for the industrial internet.
The solution will connect shippers and transport operators by providing real-time, data-driven insights on the status of shipments. Furthermore, it takes laborious processes like payment, customs and inspection, from paper to digital, and creates an on-demand solution for transporting freight along the lines of consumer on-demand transportation models.
“Optimising the speed and effectiveness of our supply chain is critical to improving our economy’s health and competitiveness,” said Transnet Group chief executive, Siyabonga Gama. “Our partnership with GE Transportation is an important step in moving our operations forward and overcoming our biggest shipping challenges.”
Gama added that the platform would enable Transnet and its partners to bring products to the African market faster, and more affordably, ultimately increasing the opportunity for cross-border trade. It will also digitise transportation and logistics across rail, trucks and ships, encouraging seamless integration throughout the entire supply chain.
