The Maputo Corridor Joint Operating Centre (JOC) has been officially launched by Transnet and port and rail operators in Swaziland and Mozambique. The Centre is a major milestone for the […]
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Heavy haul line shutdown
The second longest heavy haul line in the world, Transnet Freight Rail’s export Iron Ore line (853km) will undergo its annual shutdown on Tuesday 12th August 2014. This line carries […]
R6 billion additional funding for locomotives raised
Transnet has secured a R6 billion funding guarantee with United States export credit agency, US-Exim for the funding of diesel locomotives the company is buying from General Electric (GE). This, […]
Poised to help drive Africa’s growth
Through its Port Terminals, Transnet is poised to help drive Africa’s growth through investment in new capacity and collaborate with other ports on the continent on efficiency improvements. Zeph Ndlovu, […]
Maintenance shutdown of Transnet Freight Rail coal line
A 12 day shutdown of the coal export line is taking place between 14 and 25 May so Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) can ensure its operational efficiency remains on the […]
Transnet awards largest-ever locomotive supply contract in South Africa’s history
A R50 Billion contract for the building of 1064 locomotives has been awarded by Transnet to four global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Transnet said in a statement it had awarded […]
Strategic intent goes beyond SA borders
A strategic partnership with the intent of venturing into operations north of South Africa’s borders is being undertaken between Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and construction and engineering group Aveng. The […]
Chinese locomotives arrive ahead of schedule
The first consignment of dual voltage electric Class 20E locomotives have been handed over to Transnet Freight Rail (TFR). The two locomotives arrived a month earlier than anticipated and are […]
Fitch upgrades Transnet’s credit rating
Transnet’s credit rating has increased by two notches to ‘BBB’ from the previous ‘BB+’ by Fitch Ratings which according to Transnet confirms the success of its efforts in strengthening the […]
Road and rail form partnership
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Imperial Logistics have signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at exploring multimodal collaboration opportunities within the logistics and transport sector. The initiative brings together TFR’s […]