The Africa Report

Transnet’s Russell Baatjies drives recovery

A year after taking charge of Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), Russell Baatjies is trying to pull the business back from the brink.
The Africa Report

As Transnet’s rail monopoly cracks, will private operators come to the rescue?

Transnet’s move to break its monopoly on South Africa‘s freight rail transport and revitalise its struggling network has already attracted strong market interest, says Moshe Motlohi, acting CEO of ...
Reuters

South Africa's Transnet sees rail volumes falling short of target this year

CAPE TOWN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - South African logistics group Transnet's rail freight volumes could reach 160 million to 165 million tons in the year to end March, its CEO said on Tuesday, ahead of last ...

Transnet's rail improvements boost coal Eexports at Richards Bay Terminal

Transnet's recent improvements to the coal export rail line have led to a significant increase in shipments at Richards Bay ...
Supply Chain

South Africa Coal, Metal Exporters to Spend Billions on Rail

South African coal and iron-ore exporters aim to sign agreements with state-owned logistics company Transnet SOC Ltd. in February that could pave the way for them to spend billions of rand to help fix ...
Reuters

South Africa opens freight rail network to private firms

JOHANNESBURG, Aug 22 (Reuters) - South Africa's government said on Friday it will allow private firms to run trains on its freight rail network, aiming to boost efficiency as state-owned logistics ...