Logistics
Port of Gauteng
• Formally recognise Port of Gauteng in the National Freight Logistics Strategy. • Direct cross-subsidies to Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) by N3 toll to strengthen and expand the rail network with the goal of scaling the Corridor to two lines in each direction to meet future demand. • Reform the N3TC into a hybrid cost recovery and demand management model. • Require PBS trucks to operate under abnormal permits from the Port of Durban to Port of Gauteng. • Empower the Transport Economic Regulator to oversee tolls, cross- subsidies and road-rail balance. • Implement seasonal toll adjustments to ensure tourism and road safety are protected during peak travel periods. Port of Gauteng White Paper recommendations
efficiency, but strategic hubs like Cato Ridge and Gauteng are expected to unlock further gains. The White Paper calls for rail-friendly cargo to shift off roads, though rail currently handles less than 14% of Durban–Gauteng volumes, far short of the National Development Plan’s 50% target. “Success will depend on seamless integration of rail and road networks, with first- and last-mile road freight critical to linking shippers without direct rail access. PBS vehicles and “smart trucks” are central to increasing efficiency, safety and reducing costs.” The port must also adapt to the rise of e-commerce, with smaller, faster consignments demanding rapid turnaround and container handling. Transparent, competitive access for rail, warehousing and road operators is essential. “With a proposed R50bn investment, Port of Gauteng has the potential to revitalise South Africa’s logistics supply chain, creating jobs, lowering costs, and supporting long-term economic growth,” added Gavin.
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