ON THE COVER: The South African transport, freight and logistics sector is a large and growing sector, buoyed especially by the lack of a functional rail network in the country. Predictions are that the Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) will be around 3,5% over the next five years to 2030. This rate is informed by the economic growth of the region (not dramatic, but also not negative) and the slowly improving manufacturing situation. However, the country’s location as a gateway to Sub-Saharan Africa is perhaps the main reason why such growth can be expected. South Africa is a powerhouse in the region, with ports and the ability to service the many landlocked countries in the region.
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