MCLI http://www.mcli.co.za/ Maputo Corridor Logistics Initiative, A Private-Public Partnership between stakeholders in the logistics and freight sector open to the public. Promoting the Maputo Development Corridor between South Africa, Swaziland and Mozambique. en-us Copyright 2012 MCLI All Rights Reserved Wed, 02 May 2012 08:46:22 -0400 http://www.rssfeedssubmit.com/rss-generator/ SARF Road Safety Product Expo Workshops http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2012/2012-1131/Newsflash1131.htm The Department of Transport is in the process of finalising two projects, the digitising of the Southern African Development Community Road Traffic Signs Manual. MCLI Member Coal of Africa Rails First Coal Shipment Through Port Maputo http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2012/2012-1130/Newsflash1130.htm The South African based company Coal of Africa has made its first shipment of coal by rail from its Vele Colliery in Limpopo province to the port of Maputo. Opening of the New SARS Nelspruit Branch Office http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2012/2012-1129/Newsflash1129.htm MCLI was privileged to attend the opening of the new Nelspruit Branch office of the South African Revenue Service last week. The meeting was attended by a number of dignitaries and the building was officially opened with the unveiling of a plaque by MEC for Economic Development, Environment and Tourism, Mr NM Mokoena on behalf of Mpumalanga Premier, Mr DD Mabuza, and the Commissioner of SARS, Mr Oupa Magashula Regional Newsletters http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2012/2012-1128/Newsflash1128.htm Herewith relevent reading from our region. SARS Customs Modernisation Update http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2011/2011-1127/Newsflash1127.htm Herewith an update regarding Customs Modernisation release 3 at Van Rooyenshek, Mananga, Mahamba and Jeppes Reef. Invite to Attend the Mozambique JRMG Meetings http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2011/2011-1126/Newsflash1126.htm CBRTA will be hosting the next Joint Route Management Group meeting with Mozambique which is a bilateral meeting with the road transport sector officials and the industry role-players of South Africa and Mozambique. II Port Maputo’s Annual Conference http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2011/2011-1125/Newsflash1125.htm We are happy to forward to our readers the press release as was received from MPDC for the II Annual Port Maputo Conference which was held on the 19th of February at the Indy Village Congress SPA, in Maputo. Transnet's Back to Rail Strategy http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2011/2011-1124/Newsflash1124.htm MCLI recently attended the Transport World Africa’s business breakfast held at the Killarney Country Club on 19 April 2012 and hosted by FACE2FACE, a 3S MEDIA interactive forum where Siyabonga Gama, CEO of Transnet Freight Rail, detailed TFR’s “back to rail” strategy. Report on FCFASA Kick-Off Meeting http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2012/2012-1123/Newsflash1123.htm Our thanks to Barney Curtis of FESARTA for the FCFASA and Eastern Cluster Meeting Reports. South Africa - China Expos 2012 http://www.mcli.co.za/mcli-web/news/2012/2012-1122/Newsflash1122.htm The Department of Trade and Industry will be hosting sponsored Trade and Investment exhibitions in the cities of Beijing and Shanghai from 4 - 9 October 2012. This is an excellent opportunity for Mpumalanga companies to explore the enormous Chinese market as an export destination or a source of inward investment.