Trains collide on Transnet's main coal export line
Trains on South Africa’s main coal export line collided early on 14 January, shutting the route that’s been plagued with issues, according to state logistics company Transnet SOC Ltd.
Workers are trying to clear the two trains that were...
South African government has plan for private companies to take over Transnet mess
The South African presidency has a plan to reverse the collapse of a state-run ports and freight-rail sector that’s cost the economy at least $26.7 billion (R502.33 billion) since 2010: hand over most of the...
Europe's coal imports hammered by Transnet strike
The price of importing coal to Europe’s largest ports rose the most since May as a strike in South Africa curtails shipments of the fuel during the middle of an energy crisis.
The action by Transnet SOC Ltd. employees is “lasting longer than...
SA coal exports winning amid Russia-Ukraine war
In Germany and Italy, coal-fired power plants that were once decommissioned are now being considered for a second life.
In South Africa, more coal-laden ships are embarking on what’s typically a quiet route around the Cape of Good Hope toward...