The logistics crisis in South Africa is, without doubt, the ‘perfect storm’, strangling the private sector and trade in particular, negatively impacting the fiscal, causing massive knock-on damage to the nation at large. This is a situation that government now recognises as an ‘Achilles heel’ to the national economy. Corrective, regenerative focus from collaborative platforms between the public and private …

South Africa enters 2026 at a decisive inflection point. After years of constrained growth, 2025 delivered real progress in logistics, rail and ports — underpinned by unprecedented collaboration between government and industry. The challenge now is clear: momentum must convert into disciplined execution. Infrastructure-led reform, credible private sector participation, data-driven decision-making and transparent governance are no longer optional — they …