Grindrod to begin rail coal haulage in 2027

Grindrod will begin hauling coal from South African mines to Mozambique in 2027 under a new private access deal with Transnet. The logistics firm plans to transport 288,000 tons of coal in its first year following successful test runs.

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Grindrod will start hauling 288,000 metric tons of coal annually from South Africa to Mozambique in 2027. The agreement opens the state-controlled freight network to private operators for the first time. The reform aims to revitalize rail corridors that have struggled with capacity constraints and declining volumes.

Reforming the Freight Corridor