South Africa’s freight haulage sector is navigating one of the most complex operating environments in recent history. Sharply rising fuel costs, infrastructure constraints, regulatory pressures, and evolving customer expectations are forcing operators to rethink how they deliver value, remain competitive - all while maintaining profitability.
When the cost of getting goods from A to B keeps climbing, businesses have two choices: absorb the increase and watch their margins shrink, or take a closer look at how their supply chains work.
At their recent industry event in Johannesburg, Logistics News met up with Mithun Perinchery from Dematic and Wayne Freel from Apex RTS where they shared some insights from their high-level discussions with leading brands as well as on the partnership between Dematic and Apex RTS.
Transport reform, regional trade, safer freight corridors and workforce development will take centre stage at the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe Regional Conference at Automechanika Johannesburg on 28 and 29 October 2026.
