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SUPPLY CHAIN across the country by 0.5 percent , a small but nonetheless significant figure . The company also has much potential to boost the skills profile of the communities it operates in through its dedicated localisation programme .
In recognition of this need for increased capacity , Garry Pita said : “ It is our intention to strengthen our partnerships to derive greater value from our freight logistics system . We intend to play a positive role in achieving economic growth in South Africa .”
Investments : Demand for Transnet ’ s services is increasing continuously and is set to continue for a long time . This is because economic growth on a national scale must be supported by reliable , cost-effective infrastructure if it is to be lasting . Its responsibility to the well-being of the country is reflected through its implementation of Market Demand Strategy ( MDS ) which focuses on a seven year capital investment , with a projected total spend of R312 billion Pita is keen to inform us that this “ excludes at least R500 billion of operational expenditure , including personnel
“ We intend to play a positive role in achieving economic growth in South Africa .”
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– Garry Pita , Supply Chain Director www . transnet . net 73