South Africa’s freight rail and port reforms, launched in 2020 to boost its role as a key African trade hub, are moving—but painfully slow. While private operators now handle 11 rail routes, aging infrastructure and poor maintenance continue to bottleneck mineral, fuel, and container shipments. Exporters and miners are forced to adjust schedules, and road transport—handling 80% of goods—adds to the chaos. Global fuel volatility and reliance on imported oil further strain the system, making efficiency gains harder to achieve.
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