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Grindrod completes first freight test under South Africa’s open-access rail plan
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Grindrod completes first freight test under South Africa’s open-access rail plan

Grindrod completes a 2,991-tonne freight test in South Africa as it prepares to launch private rail services and transport coal to Mozambique.

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Grindrod to haul South African coal to Mozambique by rail in 2027

Grindrod coal transport from South Africa to Mozambique will begin in 2027, opening a new route for regional coal exports.

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Transnet signs $401.7 million locomotive deal to boost South Africa’s rail network

Transnet’s $401.7 million Wabtec deal targets locomotive reliability as South Africa opens its freight rail network to private operators.

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Transnet seeks Private partners to revive 9,098km of South Africa rail
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Transnet seeks Private partners to revive 9,098km of South Africa rail

Transnet seeks private partners to revive 9,098km of South Africa’s rail network as the government pushes to improve freight logistics and capacity.

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South Africa’s Transnet secures $352 million French loan for ports and rail upgrade
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South Africa’s Transnet gets $352 million French funding for clean ports

South Africa’s state-owned logistics operator Transnet and France, through Agence Française de Développement, have signed a $352 million loan agreement worth about R5.86 billion. The deal is aimed at helping South Africa modernize its ports and freight rail network while reducing emissions across key transport corridors.  The agreement comes as South Africa continues to wrestle with persistent freight rail delays,…

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