JSE-listed freight logistics company Grindrod Limited has returned 13 locomotives to South Africa from Sierra Leone where they were deployed to work on an iron ore project.
On Wednesday, Grindrod announced the return of the locomotives, which arrived at the Port of Durban last week, after the conclusion of an operation in which over 18 million tonnes of iron ore were hauled over three years.
“This project is a testament to Grindrod’s expertise in managing heavy-haul trains,” the company said in a statement.
“Rail plays a pivotal role in Grindrod’s integrated logistics solutions, offering efficiency and cost-effectiveness, especially for dry-bulk and container flows. Our rail strategy is centred on fostering partnerships with rail authorities and operators and expanding and enabling rail growth opportunities within the SADC (Southern African Development Community) and East Africa regions.”
Grindrod added that central to its rail strategy was its “unwavering commitment” to ensuring the sustainability of its customers and cargo flows for the mutual benefit of all key stakeholders.
