South Africa: Transnet CEO Warns of Trucking Job Losses as Rail Improves - South African News Briefs - August 18, 2023

South Africa's surge in trucking that's emerged largely due to higher coal prices and train bottlenecks may end in catastrophic job losses in the road transport sector when factors ease, according to the head of the state-owned port and rail company, reports News24. Over 3,500 trucks per day carry mining products across the nation's roads, more than double such traffic in 2020, according to Minerals Council South Africa.  CEO of Transnet Portia Derby said that operators in the sector needed to start earnest talks and establish a model that will include truckers long-term. The trucking industry is a major employer in South Africa, and job losses in this sector would have a significant impact on the economy.

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