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Western Cape Mobility Department

Road Freight

PBS model

Heavy vehicle and logistics operators are encouraged to apply for Smart Truck permits

The Western Cape Government has introduced its Performance-Based Standards (PBS) Policy, enabling eligible heavy vehicles to carry higher...

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Maersk Belcon cold store

Minister Sileku celebrates the launch of Maersk Belcon Cold Store as a boost for Western Cape exports and logistics efficiency

Yesterday, 28 October 2025, Western Cape Minister of Mobility Isaac Sileku attended the launch of the Maersk Belcon Cold Store facility at...

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WCMD at SAB Maltings

SAB visit highlights freight’s vital role in Western Cape Economy

The Western Cape Mobility Department highlighted the crucial role of freight in driving the province’s economy with a recent visit to the...

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Driver Wellness

Raising the standard for truck driver wellness in the Western Cape

On Friday, 15 August 2025, the Western Cape Mobility Department (WCMD) hosted a Truck Driver Wellness intervention at the Somerset West...

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Two day site visit

Farm to Freight: Western Cape Government spotlights agri-logistics in Grabouw

On Monday, 11 August, as part of Freight Focus Month, the Western Cape Mobility Department visited Two-a-Day in Grabouw, one of the province...

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women behind the wheel

Western Cape Government honours women powering the freight industry

Today, 5 August 2025, the Western Cape Mobility Department hosted a heartfelt event to honour the incredible women who are the backbone of...

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WCG Crest

Skills: Your Roadmap to Succeed in the Freight Industry

The freight and logistics industry offers a world of opportunity — but success starts with the right skills. Whether you're just starting...

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Collaboration and support for the freight industry

Logistics is a team sport - and in the Western Cape, we’re playing to win. A safe, sustainable, and efficient freight system cannot be built...

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Freight Focus: Keeping the Western Cape Moving

Freight is the lifeblood of the Western Cape’s economy. Every product on a shelf, every export that leaves our ports, every load of...

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N7 weighbridge operation on road safety and freight logistics

On Tuesday, 24 October 2023, Premier of the Western Cape, Alan Winde, and Western Cape Minister of Mobility, Ricardo Mackenzie, will join an...

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