Tag: Transnet

South Africa’s state-owned logistics operator Transnet.

South Africa reopens vital rail corridor to world markets after storm damage

Transnet has fully reopened South Africa’s Cape Mainline after May storms disrupted freight services for more than two months.

Omokolade Ajayi September 4, 2026

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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.

Oluwatosin Alao August 30, 2026

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Transnet targets Carlton centre and 14 other properties for sale in South Africa

Transnet plans to sell 15 non-core properties across South Africa, including Johannesburg’s iconic Carlton Centre, shopping centres and golf courses.

Oluwatosin Alao August 25, 2026

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Transnet seeks $2.2 billion from South Africa Treasury for projects through 2030

Transnet seeks $2.2 billion funding from South Africa’s Treasury to upgrade rail and port infrastructure through 2030.

Timilehin Adejumobi August 14, 2026

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Transnet to invest $8 billion in 5-year turnaround plan

Transnet will invest $8 billion over five years to fix rail and ports, cut costs, and restore growth and investor confidence.

Feyisayo Ajayi July 21, 2026

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Transnet completes $246 million upgrade at Africa’s largest iron ore terminal

Transnet completes a $246 million Saldanha upgrade, boosting South Africa iron ore exports and mining logistics capacity.

Oluwatosin Alao June 4, 2026

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South Africa’s Transnet signs $1.3 billion LNG terminal deal at Ngqura

Transnet signs a $1.3 billion LNG terminal deal at Ngqura as South Africa accelerates its transition to gas energy.

Timilehin Adejumobi May 28, 2026

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Transnet opens South Africa rail network to Grindrod, Minrail

Transnet opens South Africa’s freight rail network to private operators including Grindrod and Minrail to ease export bottlenecks.

Timilehin Adejumobi May 13, 2026

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,…

Oluwatosin Alao May 6, 2026