The launch of the Gautrain – South Africa’s new high-speed train service – may be grabbing headlines, but the $3.8bn project could soon be overshadowed by even larger developments aimed at upgrading and expanding the country’s less prestigious but vital freight network.
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Economic update | South Africa: In training
31 Aug 2011
Economic update | Malaysia: Partnership in the skies
24 Aug 2011
Some important changes for the Malaysian aviation sector lie ahead, after the recent announcement by the main shareholders of the country’s two major airlines that they are beginning a new partnership.
Economic update | Saudi Arabia: On the move
17 Jun 2011
Saudi Arabia is embarking on a massive programme to boost its logistics and cargo-moving capacity as part of a much larger scheme to broaden the base of the economy and pave the way for future expansion.
A $5bn railway plan to transform Jordan into a centre for regional trade and commerce received a major boost recently when the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) announced that it is in talks with global financial institutions to fund the mega-project.
Economic update | Malaysia: Express delivery
31 May 2011
With a young population and a growing economy, demand for residential property in the greater Kuala Lumpur (KL) area is expected to remain strong, as new transportation schemes to add to the city’s attractiveness.
Economic update | Dubai: Growth trajectory
27 May 2011
Long seen as a future powerhouse in the emirate’s diversified economy, Dubai’s aviation sector is starting to live up to expectations. Local carriers have been posting strong profits and expanding their network of routes, though the risk of turbulence remains.