Sub-Saharan Africa recorded strong trade value growth in 2026 despite higher tariffs, geopolitical tensions and disruption to major trade routes. The value of the region's trade rose 11% in the first five months of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
The launch of the National Truck Stop Framework has been hailed by the freight logistics sector for prioritising driver wellbeing, which directly impacts the safety of road travel. Reinhardt Transport Group (RTG), is among those lauding the announcement – while emphasising that logistics companies also have a responsibility to ensure drivers are equipped to manage the demands of the road.
At their recent industry event in Johannesburg, Logistics News met up with Mithun Perinchery from Dematic and Wayne Freel from Apex RTS where they shared some insights from their high-level discussions with leading brands as well as on the partnership between Dematic and Apex RTS.
What happens when a company decides where to spend its money? It can determine which suppliers grow, which businesses gain access to opportunity, how resilient a supply chain becomes and, ultimately, how value moves through an economy.
