TRANSPORTCrafting the
TRANSPORTCrafting the future of transportThe 12th Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025, co-located with Big 5 Construct South Africa andthe South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, is to be held at the Gallagher Convention Centre,Johannesburg, from 17 to 19 June.and investment strategies supporting Africa’s longtermgrowth goals.Africa’s transport industry is a critical enabler of trade,economic growth and regional integration, comprisingroad, rail, maritime and air transport that support domesticand international logistics. The African transport industryis currently undergoing a massive evolution: an entire range ofdevelopments will fundamentally change the playing fields, frominstitutional structural transformation to innovation driven bydigitisation, climate change and ESG investment considerations.While Africa presents significant opportunities for growthin the transport sector, achieving these will involve concertedefforts in regulatory reform, strengthening public-privatepartnerships, adhering to environmental standards, embracingtechnological advancements and overcoming systemic challengeswithin the industry.The 12th Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo 2025, co-locatedwith Big 5 Construct South Africa, and the South Africa Infrastructure& Water Expo at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Johannesburg,from 17-19 June, promises a premier experience where local, regionaland international public and private stakeholders can learn aboutthe latest innovations, share insights and expertise and exploreprojects shaping the future of the industry. From digitisation toclimate-resilient infrastructure, this is where the future of transportis crafted.By bringing together professionals from transport, constructionand infrastructure under one roof, this event offers a holisticperspective on infrastructure development by integrating transportand construction sectors, highlighting how these essential pillarssupport sustainable growth and economic development acrossAfrica. It also fosters crucial discussions around policy frameworksGame-changing infrastructure“The latest State of the Nation Address broughtsome game-changing updates for the transportand infrastructure sector with R100-billion ininfrastructure financing being unlocked, R940-billionin infrastructure spending promised over the nextthree years, freight rail and ports revitalised as theprivate sector involvement ramps up, the stabilisationand improvement of Transnet’s performance andprivate operators now having access to the railnetwork, boosting efficiency. All of these bold stepsare shaping the future of transport and logistics inAfrica,” explains Josh Low, Vice President South Africa:dmg events.The Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo willshowcase the latest projects and products and provide the industrywith knowledge, experience and networking opportunities. Withattendees from over 20 countries, over 100 exhibitors, thousands ofvisitors, over 300 VIPs and conference delegates, Transport EvolutionAfrica is the meeting place for suppliers and buyers from the entiretransport and logistics value chain.“Based on the findings of the African Transport Industry Insights2025 report, compiled by Moore Africa Advisory, it’s clear thatAfrica’s transport sector is on the cusp of transformative growth.With a focus on digitalisation, sustainability and infrastructuredevelopment, we're seeing unprecedented opportunities forinvestment and innovation. This report underscores the needfor strategic partnerships and policy alignment to unlock the fullpotential of Africa’s transport networks, ultimately driving economicintegration and prosperity across the continent,” comments JeffBlackbeard, Director of Sectors, Moore Global.This year’s strategic conference key topics and focus areas includecollaborative efforts for enhanced cross-border integration and tradeacceleration, discussing key investment strategies in port, rail, roadand aviation through public-private partnerships as well as newapproaches to financing transport infrastructure projects, sustainablegreen transport and logistics. Future trends in logistics and supplychain management in Africa will also feature.Transport Evolution Africa also offers a dedicated platform tohighlight the dynamic growth of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) andtheir pivotal role in shaping Africa’s transport infrastructure landscape.With over 300 SEZs spread across 38 African countries, the TransportEvolution Africa’s SEZ Lounge offers an opportunity for networkingand exploring investment prospects.34 | www.opportunityonline.co.za
PHOTO: Sweder Breet on UnsplashWary of being overtaken. The African transport sector isfacing a range of challenging developments such as strongerenvironmental standards and technological advancements.The Transport CEO Forum, an exclusive roundtable, conductedunder Chatham House rules, offers top executives (invitation only) aunique platform to candidly exchange experiences, challenges andinsights with their peers from across the continent. Topics focus oncritical issues such as financial investment and viability, regulatoryreforms, labour and skills development, operational efficiency,emerging technologies, energy and greenhouse gas standards andcompetition on an international scale.The Transport Evolution Africa Awards bring together Africa’smost renowned transport industry professionals to recognise,reward and celebrate the success of trailblazers who are transformingTRANSPORTthe transport sector, as well as those who have made significantimpact in terms of driving enterprise development, sustainabilityand inclusivity. Award categories include Excellence in Sustainabilityand ESG, Women in Transport, Transformation in Transport, BestEquity, Diversity, Social Inclusion as well as Leadership Excellencein Transport and Logistics.This combined event is expected to draw over 5 000 attendees,making it the largest gathering of transport, construction andinfrastructure professionals on the continent.Adds Low, “This gathering of industry specialists and stakeholdersis essential to enhance the efficiency of rail, port and road systemsacross the African continent and promises to foster growth andpromote cross-border investment and partnerships, to fully realisethe potential for transport services to evolve on the continent.”For more information, visit https://www.transportevolution.comAbout the Transport Evolution Africa Forum & ExpoTransport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo stands as the leading platform for advancing the transport sector across Africa, offeringunparalleled opportunities for business connections, strategic networking and knowledge-sharing. By attracting key stakeholdersfrom across the transport value chain, the event promotes collaboration and innovation to drive the continent’s developmentforward. In its 12th edition, the forum will be co-located with Big 5 Construct South Africa, the largest construction event inthe region, and the newly launched South Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, an innovative event dedicated to advancing theinfrastructure industry in South Africa, further expanding the scope for engagement and connecting transport professionals withthe broader construction and infrastructure sectors.Proactive fleet control in real timeCtrlFleet is the TMS designed for real-world transport.Most transport management systems promise visibility. CtrlFleet deliversintegrated scheduling with visibility, all in one place.This next-generation transport management software was designedspecifically for the modern realities of fleet operations. From planning andscheduling to live tracking, compliance and driver application, CtrlFleet bringsevery part of the operational funnel into a single, automated system.No more siloed tools or manual processes. Dispatchers, planners, fleetmanagers and clients all work from the same live data, streamlined on aunified platform. Customers and transport subcontractors receive updatesand interact in a central interface with online portals. The CtrlFleet Driver Appkeeps drivers connected with custom-form instructions, route instructionsand instant communication. Delivery confirmations and compliance updatesflow straight back to HQ, in real time.With CtrlFleet, transporters shift from reactive problem-solving to proactivefleet control.CtrlFleet feature highlights:• Real-time tracking, ETAs and scheduling• Live driver updates via the CtrlFleet Driver App• Compliance and risk monitoring• Cloud-based dashboards and reportingTrusted by leading fleets across South Africa, CtrlFleetempowers operators to move smarter, reduce adminand deliver reliably.Contact detailsconnect@ctrlfleet.cowww.ctrlfleet.co
