R1.9-trillion rail master plan aims to rebuild backbone of SA’s economy
By Eamonn Ryan
For South Africa’s cold chain sector, the R1.9-trillion National Rail Master Plan could be transformative. A more reliable and expanded rail network has the potential to shift significant volumes of temperature-sensitive goods – particularly fresh produce, citrus and other perishables – off congested roads and onto more efficient, cost-effective rail corridors. This would not only reduce spoilage risk and transit times but also improve export competitiveness by stabilising logistics costs and enhancing the predictability of delivery schedules into key ports and international markets.Read More »R1.9-trillion rail master plan aims to rebuild backbone of SA’s economy