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1 week ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
World container port handling will decrease for only the third time since 1979 if US President Donald Trump sticks to his tariff war, according to Simon Heaney, senior manager of container research at Drewry. “We have a lot of sympathy for container shipping executives trying to game plan for Trump 2.0. There are going to be very few, if any, upsides for container shipping from this trade war,” said Heaney.
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1 week ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
Theft, hijackings and fraud remain persistent threats in the logistics and transport industry. But as Siva Pather, managing director of Land and Sea Risk, pointed out, the real challenge extended far beyond the criminal incidents. “It’s not just about the incidents – it’s also about how long it takes to recover and the losses that come with downtime,” he told Freight News.
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2 weeks ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
Reducing risk on South African roads requires a clear understanding of the operating realities within the freight and logistics sectors. According to Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association (RFA), the issues are deep-rooted and the solutions are not always straightforward. “The contracts we sign with drivers are at the heart of much of the behaviour we see on our roads.
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2 weeks ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter |Ed Richardson
Growth in the South African market for light commercials (LCVs) has stalled, despite the increase in online shopping and home deliveries.Horizon Grand View Research estimates that the South African LCV market (light delivery vehicles, bakkies and minibuses) was worth around R41 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach R56bn by 2030.This is ref lected in light delivery vehicle sales, which, according to naamsa the Automotive Business Council figures, increased from 1 200 in January 2023 to 2...
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3 weeks ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
The days of a one-size-fits-all approach to logistics are long gone. In today’s fast-paced global trade environment, clients demand a dynamic and efficient mix of transport modes tailored to their unique needs. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the consolidation space, where agility, responsiveness and service customisation have become critical. “The logistics landscape is constantly evolving – especially when it comes to consolidation,” said Michelle Horner, trade and WWA manager for SACO.
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3 weeks ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
In what has been an unpredictablestart to the year, the outlook for consolidators remains cautiously optimistic – buoyed by the growth of e-commerce and evolving business needs. However, external factors such as economic f luctuations and geopolitical tensions continue to cast a shadow over the sector’s trajectory.Freight News spoke to several consolidators about their outlook for the sector.
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4 weeks ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
The Port of Richards Bay has set a new record, handling 30 million tonnes of freight in the past financial year. According to Thula Dlamini, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) managing executive for Richards Bay Terminals, this surpasses the target of 27 million tonnes set for the bulk and multi-purpose terminals for the year. “We are very excited about this achievement. The team has been working harder, smarter and more efficiently. We’ve pushed ourselves and continue to strive for more.
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1 month ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
With increasing copper production and demand for critical minerals, Walvis Bay is solidifying its role as a key logistics gateway for the Copperbelt region. “We’ve seen a sharp rise in enquiries for cargo movement through Walvis Bay – minerals outbound for export and reagents inbound for Copperbelt mines,” said Kevin Changoo, director at Pindulo Logistics.
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1 month ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
Despite ongoing investment in the Copperbelt’s mining sector, infrastructure challenges remain a hurdle, although they are becoming less of a constraint, according to DuncanBonnett, a partner at Africa House.The lack of infrastructure has long impacted mining by increasing transport costs, delaying shipments, and limiting the region’s ability to process minerals efficiently and export them – ultimately affecting its competitiveness in global markets.According to Bonnett, while significant...
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1 month ago | 
freightnews.co.za | Liesl Venter
Exploration and expansion of new and existing mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zambia could see copper production in the two countries reach seven million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) by 2030 — an increase of nearly three Mtpa from current levels. “The DRC officially became the world’s second-largest copper producer last year, overtaking Peru,” says Duncan Bonnett, a partner at Africa House. “It is staggering how much production has increased over the past 15 years.
