Port of Cape Town Records Higher Throughput but Faces Underutilisation Despite Capacity Improvements Throughput across multiple cargo categories at the Port of Cape Town rose during the week of August 11–17, aligning with improved operational data published by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). However, despite the improvements, the port remains underutilised relative to its available capacity, says Terry Gale, chairperson of
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Port of Durban Welcomes Tata’s First Vehicle Shipment in Six Years
Tata Returns to South Africa with First Vehicle Shipment Since 2019 via Port of Durban The Port of Durban has offloaded its first shipment of Tata vehicles in six years, marking the Indian automaker’s return to the South African market after a lengthy absence. The roll-on/roll-off vessel Swan Ace, a 17-year-old Bahamian-flagged car carrier, delivered a consignment of 485 Tata vehicles to the L&M Berth on Wednesday. According to Transnet
South Africa’s Ports Show Steady Recovery as Weekly Volumes Surge
South African Ports Record 8% Weekly Growth, Signaling Strong Recovery Momentum South Africa’s ports are showing a clear upward recovery trend, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU) compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). For the week of August 11–17, ports handled an average of 14 168 TEUs per day, up from 13 121 TEUs reported the previous week.
Durban’s Bayhead Road Rehabilitation Moves Ahead to Boost Port Efficiency and Safety
TNPA’s Bayhead Road Upgrade Advances to Phase 2, Strengthening Durban Port Access The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that its Bayhead Road rehabilitation project — a key upgrade to the Port of Durban’s logistics corridor — is progressing on schedule. The strategic revamp aims to enhance port access, improve road safety, and strengthen the precinct’s infrastructure resilience. Since breaking ground in June 2025, the project has moved seamlessly
DHL and Partners Roll Out South Africa’s First Electric Volvo Truck
DHL Tests Africa’s First Electric Volvo Truck in Partnership with Unilever to Drive Greener Logistics DHL Supply Chain has launched a landmark electric vehicle (EV) pilot in South Africa, partnering with Unilever and Volvo Trucks to advance sustainable freight transport on the continent. The project introduces Africa’s first fully electric Volvo FMX 6X4 tractor, coupled with an 18-metre curtain-sided superlink double trailer, to support Unilever’s supply chain operations. The pilot
South Africa’s Transport Sector Shows Progress Amid Persistent Challenges
South Africa Freight and Ports Make Gains, but Crime, Funding, and Infrastructure Issues Slow Recovery South Africa is making strides toward overhauling its struggling transport systems, but recovery in the logistics sector is being hampered by ongoing challenges, including crime, asset failures, funding constraints, institutional gaps, and port inefficiencies, according to Business Leadership SA (BLSA). In its Quarterly Review (QR) released on August 12, BLSA commended initiatives such as the
South Africa’s Container Ports Exceed Weekly Throughput Expectations
South Africa Ports See 14.7% Weekly Container Throughput Growth, Port Elizabeth Leads South Africa’s container ports outperformed anticipated throughput targets during the week of August 4–10, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU). Compiled from data by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa), the CMU shows an average of 13,121 TEUs handled daily, representing an increase of 1,683 TEUs per 24-hour
CEVA Project Logistics Executes 2,900 km Cross-Border Operation
CEVA Project Logistics Completes 2,900 km Cross-Border Heavy Transport from Durban to Kolwezi The Project Logistics team at CEVA successfully executed a highly complex transportation project spanning nearly 2,900 kilometers across South Africa, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The operation required navigating challenging terrains, meeting a critical delivery deadline, and managing extensive cross-border compliance requirements. The project demanded an exceptionally short timeline between initiation and delivery. To
South Africa’s Container Ports Show Strong Growth Despite Ongoing Challenges
South Africa’s Ports Record Strong Container Growth in August Despite Operational Hurdles South Africa’s container ports delivered stronger-than-expected performance during the week of 4–10 August, according to the latest Cargo Movement Update (CMU) compiled by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). The data shows that the country’s ports handled an average of 13,121 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per day over the seven-day
Angola Achieves 83% Score in ICAO Aviation Safety Audit
Angola Surpasses African Average with 83% in ICAO Civil Aviation Safety Audit Angola achieved an impressive 83.14% in the latest International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) safety audit, marking a significant improvement from the 46.85% recorded in 2017. This score places Angola above both the African average of 66.70% and the global average of 72.01%, ranking it 4th among the 24 African states, just behind Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania. Minister of