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Copperbelt cargo: Overborder hauliers continue to shun Zim

1 day ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

South Africa’s Copperbelt cargo transit on the N11 has seen a strong return of volume ever since the Groblersbrug Border Post with Botswana was closed for most of April after heavy rain caused the Limpopo River to burst its banks. The collapse of Customs services and closure of the all-important logistical link forced long-distance hauliers to divert through the southern border of Kopfontein, which is generally used for same-day supply chain on the R49 towards Gaborone.
Freight industry awaits Port of Cape Town wind report

2 days ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

South Africa’s logistics and supply chain industry is still waiting to learn more about wind ferocity and gusting patterns affecting freight movement in Table Bay following academic research, the findings of which Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) is said to be aware of.
DRC scraps Zim visa, adding expense to transporters

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

The sudden scrapping of a convenient cost-saving visa-free arrangement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Zimbabwe has added significant expense to over-border hauliers serving Copperbelt interests in Haut Katanga Province. According to a spokesperson for the regional road freight industry’s Transit Assistance Bureau (Transist), it’s been about two weeks since transporters were informed that Zimbabwean drivers had to apply for work visas to operate in the DRC.
Richards Bay breaks record with 30 million tonnes moved

1 week 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.
SA-Bots Copperbelt border: another day, another hassle

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

The perceived lack of border harmonisation at crucial transits required for regional road freight transport is once again on display on the R49 into Botswana, where in-transit cargo carriers are queueing for up to five kilometres at the Groblersbrug crossing. But this time the problem is not with South Africa or the Border Management Authority (BMA).
TRADE TENSION: Is the US going to be great again?

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

As trade relations between China and the US deteriorate amid ongoing high-stakes tariff chess, it’s necessary to keep a cool head and a close watch on what’s really happening, economist Azza Al Habsi has said.
Trade imbalance drives up costs

1 week 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.
SUBSCRIBE FREEAI could fast-track mining development

1 week 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...
MERCHANT SHIPPING BILL: Clock’s ticking to object to cabotage

1 week ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard

An urgent appeal has gone out to local shippers, the freight forwarding community and the liner trade serving South Africa’s ports to meet a tight deadline for objecting to the government’s contentious plans for in-shoring cargo movement along the country’s coastline. According to a notification by the Portfolio Committee on Transport, “the time period for interested people and stakeholders to submit written comments on the Merchant Shipping Bill”, has been extended to April 25.
B-BBEE and farm murders acknowledged as impediments to US trade

2 weeks ago | freightnews.co.za | Eugene Goddard |South Africa’s Minister

South Africa’s Minister for Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has identified farm killings and broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) as burning issues that need to be “engaged with” when local delegates visit the United States on a “rescue mission” for bilateral trade relations.