A detour around the flooded area would not have been feasible, one operator said.
In terms of air freight infrastructure, the finance minister lauded the revived Royal Swazi National Airways.
Reopening of the border will bring to a close a period of extreme difficulty for cross-border transporters.
Among the event’s key speakers is Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association.
Nine people were apparently transported by ambulance away from the scene.
Saaff chief executive Dr Juanita Maree has applauded Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy.
We’re throwing the kitchen sink at Kopfontein. – Dr Michael Masiapato, BMA commissioner.
Security response is often delayed, posing a safety risk to trucks on this section of the TKC.
“They aren’t moving 500 trucks a day but our land borders weren’t built for that.”
The countries have signed a memorandum of understanding to streamline freight flows.
