Article
Transnet Freight Rail / Road Freight Strategy
Published: 14/01/2022
Several meetings were convened by Agbiz, SACOTA, Industry, Transnet Freight Rail, and Port Terminals. 1 000 wagons were promised to the industry for the import and export of grain, of which
only 20% were delivered. This percentage has
further decreased. The poor performance and distressing service by Transnet are due to cable theft and locomotive shortages. Collaboration between public and private partners is critical
to significantly correct the current events. A meeting
with the Transnet National Port Authority
was also convened to consider the quality of harbor
services. Existing tugboats are either decrepit or too few to render adequate services to marine
vessels. A Planning Session with Transnet has been scheduled by SACOTA for 27 January 2022 where the
industry will broach
the topics of maintenance, security, progression tactics, and the effective transportation of
grain.