South Africa have resorted to trucking coal to ports to meet a surge in European demand since the war in Ukraine started
Poor maintenance, a lack of spare parts for trains, copper cable theft and vandalism have disrupted state logistics firm Transnet’s freight rail services, causing coal and iron ore exports to fall in recent years. Trucking coal costs about four times more than rail, according to miner Menar. It has started using trucks but said the high coal prices mean miners can absorb the cost, for now.
I wonder why? Is it because Mr Fixit trains are not able to do it Just asking!!!
Eskom needs coal and mining companies are selling it to European companies
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