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Project set to anchor LNG ambitions
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

A gas-to-power project under development is set to become a significant addition to South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), delivering... 


ESSENTIAL FLEXIBILITY 
SNG could offer industries a level of flexibility that is essential for South African factories that cannot afford downtime
SNG could sustain industries till LNG rollout
29th August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Gas solutions company Eyona Gas believes that synthetic natural gas (SNG) could offer a real safety net for South African industries facing looming gas shortages in the future. As the country moves... 


Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
Why Astron Energy Refinery is critical To SA economy
27th August 2025

Since 2020, South Africa has lost around 50% of its crude oil refining capacity due to refineries having been decommissioned or converted into storage facilities. South Africa currently has only... 


pipelines heading into refinery
Economic and regulatory constraints are putting South Africa’s fuel supply at risk
22nd August 2025 By: Darren Parker

South Africa’s fuel supply system is under strain, as the country continues to rely heavily on imports amid stagnating infrastructure investment and unresolved regulatory issues. “We’re in a new... 


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Long-lasting valves support tough mining water conditions
1st August 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

The reliability provided by control valves plays a critical role in water treatment processes across the mining sector, where durability and efficiency can directly impact on plant performance and... 


WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part  2
WearCheck Technical Bulletin: CRUDE AWAKENING Part 2
31st July 2025

By: Rivendren Wayne Moodley – diagnostician, WearCheck (Virtual Showroom) In a world constantly in motion, where ambition shapes empires and innovation fuels the future, there exists a silent... 


LNG Hub Accelerates South Africa’s Energy Transition with Launch of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)
LNG Hub Accelerates South Africa’s Energy Transition with Launch of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)
25th July 2025

As South Africa works toward a reliable and cleaner energy future, LNG Hub is proud to announce a bold step forward with the development of Import Regas Distribution Depots (IRDDs)—small- to... 


Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
Astron Energy Refinery plays a key role in supporting SA economy
21st July 2025

The Astron Energy Refinery in Cape Town plays a key role in ensuring security of supply for South Africa, as well as supporting important sectors of the economy, including mining. Astron Energy,... 


Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
Electric empty container handlers the obvious choice for SA ports
14th July 2025

As infrastructure upgrades, digitalisation and efficiency measures take shape at South African ports, this surge in activity underscores a critical need for significant investment in electric... 


GREEN SHOOTS: The poor performance of South Africa’s port operations is well documented. Besides periods of embarrassing congestion, the lack of equipment, skills and systems also lies at the heart of the country’s high logistics costs and weak growth. There are some signs of a recovery, however, even ahead of any major private investment. In May 2025, Transnet Port Terminals exceeded its targets for the arrival, berthing and departure of vessels across three of its five container terminals.
GREEN SHOOTS
4th July 2025

The poor performance of South Africa’s port operations is well documented. Besides periods of embarrassing congestion, the lack of equipment, skills and systems also lies at the heart of the... 


Transnet Engineering sets R1bn turnover goal for burgeoning maritime division
4th July 2025 By: Irma Venter

Transnet operating division Transnet Engineering (TE) aims for its relatively new maritime business to reach R1-billion in turnover in the next eight to ten years, says TE manufacturing and ports... 


Intelligent tech powers SA Transport and Logistics
Intelligent tech powers SA Transport and Logistics
2nd July 2025

The rise in South Africa’s e-commerce market is not slowing down following its sharp uptake during the Great Pandemic of 2020. What was once seen as nice-to-have is providing to be an increasing... 


Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
Schneider Electric’s GoPact Range now available in East Africa – aimed at panel builders and electrical professionals
30th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the global leader in energy management and automation, and recognised sustainability leader, has announced the availability of its GoPact MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker) and... 


Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
Schneider Electric GoPact products aimed at non-critical applications now available in West Africa
26th June 2025

Schneider Electric, the world’s most sustainable company and a leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation has announced the immediate availability of the GoPact MCCB... 


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SA’s ongoing agri growth now hinges on market diversification
20th June 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s agriculture sector has come under increasing pressure to diversify into new markets amid turbulent world market dynamics driven by radical shifts in US trade policy. During a webinar... 


Turnkey, prefitted junction box solutions for electrical professionals
Turnkey, prefitted junction box solutions for electrical professionals
10th June 2025

In today’s fast-paced electrical industry, the phrase “time is money” certainly holds true. Electrical contractors and wholesalers alike seek solutions that streamline installations while ensuring... 


iTEMP TMT31 – Where simplicity meets  reliability
iTEMP TMT31 – Where simplicity meets reliability
5th June 2025

Our iTEMP TMT31 temperature transmitter combines simplified selection, ordering, installation and operation with the highest reliability and long-term stability in one product. The iTEMP TMT31 4-20... 


A panel of speakers discuss the need to invest in technologies and infrastructure to boost agricultural exports
South Africa’s agriculture sector geared to respond to global risks
29th May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

South Africa’s agriculture sector is no novice when it comes to global risk mitigation and adapting export procedures according to market standards, Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa... 


PREFERRED BIDDERS: Transnet National Ports Authority has named five companies as preferred bidders for the development of liquid-bulk terminals in the South Dunes precinct of the Port of Richards Bay for a 25-year concession period. The sites will be designed to handle various petrochemical products and could attract some R17-billion-worth of investment.
PREFERRED BIDDERS
23rd May 2025

Transnet National Ports Authority has named five companies as preferred bidders for the development of liquid-bulk terminals in the South Dunes precinct of the Port of Richards Bay for a 25-year... 


Traxtion locomotive
Consultant proffers organised council for logistics in South Africa
22nd May 2025 By: Marleny Arnoldi

After two years of reforms driven through the National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC), Integrated Supply Chains executive consultant Ian Bird and various other stakeholders have advocated for a... 


Terminal operator sought for Port of Durban
16th May 2025 By: Irma Venter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has started a request for proposal (RFP) process for the appointment of a terminal operator to design, develop, fund, construct, operate, maintain and... 


Complete electrical termination solutions for mining
Complete electrical termination solutions for mining
14th May 2025

Complete electrical termination solutions for the mining industry are available from local manufacturer Pratley. Apart from individual products, Pratley can supply entire lighting circuits for... 


Investors keen for B Network Prospectus
9th May 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

State-owned rail freight company Transnet’s Rail Infrastructure Management entity (TRIM) during its latest Investec Engagement that took place on March 14, says that it plans to release a B Network... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa announces big increase in gas-to-power load factor to 50%-plus
5th May 2025 By: Terence Creamer

Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced that the load factor for proposed gas-to-power (GtP) plants in South Africa will be increased from 25% to above 50%. Speaking... 


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Infrastructure link between gas demand and supply remains a constraint
2nd May 2025 By: Schalk Burger

While there is strong demand for gas for industrial and commercial uses in South Africa – and no shortage of finance for upstream oil and gas projects – the country has yet to take meaningful steps... 


Port infrastructure
Saudi push into South Africa yields billions of dollars in deals
25th April 2025 By: Bloomberg

A flurry of meetings between Saudi Arabia and South Africa over the past year has culminated in discussions about or signed deals worth billions of dollars into Africa’s most industrialized country... 


AGL Terminals docks in Cape Town
25th April 2025 By: Irma Venter

AGL Terminals, part of Africa Global Logistics (AGL), and its partner, BALSA, have announced that they have started operations at A-Berth, Duncan Docks, at the Port of Cape Town, following the... 


Gates in for the long haul at major airport
Gates in for the long haul at major airport
8th April 2025

Technicians responsible for airside operations at one of Germany’s leading airports have turned to Gates following a series of competitor hydraulic hose failures in passenger airbridges, leaving... 


Wu Qinjian (left) and Vivi Liu, CEO of Hisense SA (right)
Hisense partners with CNBM in Johannesburg, signing Strategic Cooperation Agreement to accelerate sustainable development in Africa
27th March 2025

As one of the first pioneers among Chinese enterprises to expand overseas, Hisense has remained committed to a combined strategy of globalization and localization since officially entering the... 


Innomotics chosen as nominated partner for the new AirTrain at Newark International Airport
19th March 2025

Doppelmayr has awarded Innomotics GmbH with a contract to supply the complete electric and automation system for the Systems Technology Project – part of the overall AirTrain Newark Replacement... 


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Private sector could help end decade of stagnation
7th March 2025

State-owned freight company Transnet’s Network Statement offers private-sector players the opportunity to take the leading role in recovering the national rail sector and infrastructure, thereby... 


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Pioneering LNG innovation and energy security in S Africa
27th February 2025

On February 19, 2025, industry leaders convened in Gauteng to explore liquefied natural gas’ (LNG’s) role in enhancing South Africa’s energy security, reinforcing natural gas company SLG’s... 


Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
Africa Energy Indaba to Host Africa Gas Forum, Highlighting the Role of Gas in Africa’s Energy Future
13th February 2025

The Africa Energy Indaba 2025 is set to host the highly anticipated Africa Gas Forum, a key platform dedicated to exploring the vital role of natural gas in Africa’s energy transition. As Africa... 


From crisis to renewal: How private investment can turn South Africa’s freight challenges around
From crisis to renewal: How private investment can turn South Africa’s freight challenges around
4th February 2025

By: Mark Evans, Oliver Wyman partner in Energy and Natural Resources Transnet’s Network Statement signals a crucial turning point for South Africa’s rail transportation sector, boldly inviting the... 


A general image of a shipping vessel and a harbour port
PPPs integral to reducing port inefficiencies
31st January 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Public–private partnerships (PPPs) are vital to reduce inefficiencies at South Africa’s port terminals and drive down operating costs so that businesses and consumers can benefit, highlights law... 


Port of Maputo sees 1% dip in volumes in 2024
31st January 2025 By: Irma Venter

Maputo Port Development Company (MPDC) handled a total volume of 30.9-million tons last year – 1% less than in 2023. MPDC’s direct operations moved 14.2-million tons, an increase of 14% from the... 


Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager interim CE Moshe Motlohi
Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager gears up to allocate first rail slots to private operators
10th January 2025 By: Terence Creamer

South Africa’s recently established Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) is gearing up for the allocation of the first route slots to private train operating companies (TOCs) in line with... 


Grindrod's rail operations
Grindrod outlines focus for 2025, reflects on 2024 performance
19th December 2024 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed logistics company Grindrod, in a December 19 pre-closing trading update, said its focus going forward would be to drive growth in bulk handling, container handling, logistics capability... 


The conveyor and Grindrod's Navitrade terminal
Grindrod achieves 2Mt coal throughput at its Navitrade terminal
18th December 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Logistics group Grindrod has reached throughput of two-million tonnes of coal at its Navitrade terminal, in Richards Bay, with the support and collaboration of State-owned Transnet Port Terminals... 


optimum colliery
Liberty Coal completes acquisition of Optimum Coal Terminals’ RBCT shares
13th December 2024 By: Darren Parker

Coal miner Liberty Coal’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Liberty Coal Terminal, has completed the acquisition of Optimum Coal Terminal’s (OCT’s) entire shareholding interest in the Richards Bay Coal... 


Tap-and-go payment technology installed at toll gates on N3, N4 highways
13th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

FNB and Visa have completed the roll-out of tap-and-go payment technology across select toll gates ahead of the December holidays. Motorists at select toll plazas along the N3, TRAC N4 and... 


World’s largest car-carrier calls at Durban and PE ports, vessel super-sizing to continue
6th December 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Höegh Aurora, the world’s newly crowned largest car carrier, in November called at both the Durban and Port Elizabeth ports as she makes her way around the world. The Aurora started operations... 


Goscor Lift Trucks Supports C. Steinweg Bridge Terminals’ Expansion Across Southern Africa with Bobcat Forklifts
2nd December 2024

Goscor Lift Trucks (GLT), a leading provider of forklift and materials handling solutions, has reinforced its commitment to supporting the cross-border growth of C. Steinweg Bridge Terminals, with... 


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