South African president Ramaphosa has directed Transnet to implement reforms swiftly and completely to turn around the crisis in South Africa’s logistics system. “Transnet must quickly embark on a clear path to take us out of this crisis and ensure that the operation of our railways and ports contributes to the growth of our economy,” the President said.
He met with the members of the Transnet board and the executive management team at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Tuesday to discuss the challenges facing the country’s logistics system, including the declining performance of the freight rail network.
The President also said that strong collaboration with the private sector, organized labor and other social partners is vital to improving logistics performance. These collaborative efforts are essential to formulating workable solutions that will form part of a collective national effort to fix the country’s transport system.
Source: sanews.gov.za