As 2025 draws to a close, South Africas logistics sector finds itself at a familiar crossroads: real progress in some areas, stubborn blockages in others, and a nagging sense that the country is still paying dearly for years of neglect during the state capture era.
The year delivered landmark deals, including a public-private partnership at the Port of Durban and a R3.4 billion private rail investment, signalling a domestic turning point. Yet, this progress was offset by tough external shocks, as new US tariffs hit exports hard and Red Sea disruptions made the Cape route the 'new normal' for global shipping. Here are some of the major news events we covered in 2025.
Pier 2 partnership finally sealed
