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Railway News from South Africa

Martin’s Drift Border Post Enhances Regional Trade Efficiency

Martin’s Drift Border Post Enhances Regional Trade Efficiency

24 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

2 min

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Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 Boosts Capacity with New Ship-to-Shore Cranes

Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 Boosts Capacity with New Ship-to-Shore Cranes

24 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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Railway Safety Regulator Releases the 2024/25 State of Safety Report

Railway Safety Regulator Releases the 2024/25 State of Safety Report

23 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

Safety & Security

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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Grindrod Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Grindrod Announces New Chief Executive Officer

18 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

Freight & Logistics

1 min

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Transnet Wins GIBS Logistics Achiever Gold Award for Its Groundbreaking e-Tender Solution

Transnet Wins GIBS Logistics Achiever Gold Award for Its Groundbreaking e-Tender Solution

18 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

3 min

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Grindrod Opens New Container Depot in Salt River, Cape Town, Boosting Efficiencies in Containerised Cargo

Grindrod Opens New Container Depot in Salt River, Cape Town, Boosting Efficiencies in Containerised Cargo

18 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Transport Infrastructure

2 min

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Investigation into the Alleged Dumping of Flat-Rolled Products of Iron or Non-Alloy Steel

18 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Policy & Legislation

1 min

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Another Successful Season for South Africa’s Citrus Exports

Another Successful Season for South Africa’s Citrus Exports

18 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

1 min

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Transnet Port Terminals Continues to Set New Records Amid Sustained Port Terminal Performance Improvements

Transnet Port Terminals Continues to Set New Records Amid Sustained Port Terminal Performance Improvements

18 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

2 min

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Rebrand Signals Regional Growth: Amsted Reelin Brings Smart Rail Technology to Africa

Rebrand Signals Regional Growth: Amsted Reelin Brings Smart Rail Technology to Africa

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Business, Company News, Mergers & Acquisitions

Rolling Stock - Sub-Components & Assembly, Maintenance & Refurbishment

3 min

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The role of Commercial Banks and DFIs in Southern Africa’s Rail Expansion

The role of Commercial Banks and DFIs in Southern Africa’s Rail Expansion

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Finance & Investment

4 min

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Port of Gauteng Initiative: A View from the Road Freight Association (RFA) in the Drive to Achieve an Integrated Logistics Network

Port of Gauteng Initiative: A View from the Road Freight Association (RFA) in the Drive to Achieve an Integrated Logistics Network

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

Policy & Legislation

Transport Infrastructure

5 min

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PRASA Group Performance 2024/25: A Defining Year of Growth, Improvements and Turn Around

PRASA Group Performance 2024/25: A Defining Year of Growth, Improvements and Turn Around

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Passenger Rail & Public Transport

5 min

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SA Rail Needs Equal Focus on Tracks and Control Rooms

SA Rail Needs Equal Focus on Tracks and Control Rooms

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Safety & Security

Signalling & Communications

5 min

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TNPA Signs Multi-Million Rand Terminal Operator Deal with FFS Tank Terminals

TNPA Signs Multi-Million Rand Terminal Operator Deal with FFS Tank Terminals

10 October 2025
SADC, South Africa

Freight & Logistics

2 min

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