Coal Transportation Africa Summit
South Africa is ranked amongst the top 10 in the world for the largest coal reserves and is 5th in terms of being the largest coal exporter. However various challenges still hinder the regions coal transportation capacity ranging from infrastructure constraints to regulatory and investment constraints.
This conference will bring together stakeholders across Southern Africa to discuss challenges and current successes within coal transportation across rail, land and sea.
Who will be speaking?
NEIGHBOURING PERSPECTIVE
Hon. Fred Moyo
Deputy Minister
ZIMBABWE MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINING DEVELOPMENT
Marissa Damons
Chief Executive Officer
PORTS REGULATOR OF SOUTH AFRICA
Charles Siwawa
Chief Executive Officer
BOTSWANA CHAMBER OF MINES Anand Moodliar
Chief Executive Officer
BARBERRY
Victor Rakabopa
General Manager Operations
HWANGE COLLIERY
Moshe Motlohi
Head Of Strategy
TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS
Brenda Horne-Ferreira
Founder & Past Chief Executive Officer
MAPUTO CORRIDOR LOGISTICS INITIATIVE
Sifiso Nzimande
General Manager Coal Business
TRANSNET FREIGHT RAIL
Andre Botha
Group Logistics Manager
EXXARO
Lebogang Letsoalo
General Manager Supply Chain
SASOL
Andrew Marsay
Transport Economist
JOHNSTAFF AFRICA
James Fungai Maposa
Consulting Manager For The Industrial Unit
FROST & SULLIVAN
Strategies to be discussed include:
Tackling South Africa's coal transport challenges and emerging opportunities within the global market
Considering PPP as a way to speed up investment in rail infrastructure
Addressing the regulatory landscape in South Africa with regard to coal
The importance of regional cooperation for coal transport solutions for a landlocked country
Comparing South Africa and other emerging coal exporters in Africa
Transporting coal from port to pit seamlessly
Engaging parastatals and government departments to ensure the swift and timeous movement of coal
Leveraging on new technology to expedite the transport of coal
Venue: Gallagher Estate, Midrand