Tag: RoadFreight
Higher fuel prices pressure the logistics economy
Every litre of fuel consumed on South Africa’s roads reflects the underlying health of the country’s logistics economy. Changes in fuel prices have a far-reaching effect on the country’s supply chain, transport systems and the wider logistics industry. They also affect the pricing of goods on store shelves.
U-turns and detours along the e-toll route
We note the decision by Cabinet to “finally close the historical e-toll debt”. This decision includes both the “close-out” of historical debt and the “resolution of all outstanding litigation matters”. The Minister of Transport has “welcomed the Cabinet decision”. This raises a question. Did the Department of Transport not drive this process from the outset?
The 2026 budget, logistics and the consumer – what does it...
We note that the government has dropped the planned additional R20 billion from individual taxpayers. We welcome that decision. However, this outcome stems from the commodities boom that has saved our necks. What will happen in 2027 if that commodities boon disappears? The question remains whether that boon will continue to flow into the deep, dark pit of government spending.
