https://www.bizcommunity.com/Logistics South Africa Logistics news 15 Logistics & Transport news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Logistics en-us Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:09:58 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rfa-safla-sign-mou-to-improve-freight-efficiency-408219a The Road Freight Association (RFA) and the South African Freight and Logistics Association (SAFLA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on customs modernisation, border digitalisation and trade facilitation. 1-269955 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/a-hidden-pipeline-brings-amazon-and-walmart-to-african-shoppers-064885a No bank card? No address? No problem. Shoppers in Africa increasingly are buying online from big brands such as Amazon or Walmart even though they have no physical presence on much of the continent. 1-269947 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/social-finance-first-standard-bank-pioneers-29m-helios-towers-facility-286037a Standard Bank has launched its first social documentary credit facility, providing Helios Towers with a $29m trade finance solution structured under the Loan Market Association's social loan principles. 1-269920 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-aviation-connectivity-gap-widens-despite-rising-demand-064845a Africa now has 55 commercially viable intra-African routes without direct flights, up from 45 a year ago, despite growing passenger demand and several new route launches, according to Embraer's 2026 Africa Connectivity Report. 1-269907 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airbus-mtu-to-form-hydrogen-aircraft-engine-joint-venture-286067a Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have signed a non-binding agreement to establish a joint venture that will develop, test, certify and commercialise a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine for commercial aircraft. 1-269900 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/local-retailers-face-rising-competition-from-overseas-e-commerce-519770a South Africa's online retail market is becoming increasingly global, with consumers buying more products directly from international marketplaces than ever before. 1-269836 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 08:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/etihad-expands-southern-africa-reach-with-fastjet-zimbabwe-deal-175356a Etihad Airways has signed a partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe to expand connectivity across southern Africa through a new interline agreement, codeshare partnership and future frequent flyer collaboration. 1-269808 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eu-and-south-africa-start-clean-trade-talks-on-investment-519790a The European Union and South Africa have begun the first government-to-government dialogue under their Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP), as both sides move to strengthen clean supply chains, support strategic industries and accelerate investment in the green economy. 1-269806 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/gautengs-r553-upgrade-nears-completion-as-roadworks-enter-final-phase-408599a Construction on the R553 (Golden Highway) rehabilitation project is progressing as planned, with the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport expecting the upgraded route to reach practical completion by mid-September 2026. 1-269785 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/world-bank-backs-south-africa-sez-programme-397428a A World Bank study has found that South Africa's Special Economic Zones (SEZs) programme has the infrastructure, legal framework and institutional capacity to become a world-class investment platform, while identifying measures to strengthen its long-term performance. 1-269773 Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Logistics & Transport South Africa