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Ports play a vital role in global trade
facilitation, while also supporting the
competitiveness of national and regional
economies. The CSIR, in consultation
with the National Ports Authority (NPA),
has embarked on a three-year research
programme called Future Ports, aimed at
developing technologies to enhance the
sustainable planning and development of
South Africa’s ports and their efficient,
safe and environmentally sound operation.
Download and read: Future Ports: Enhancing competitiveness of
SA’s ports [PDF]
The CSIR has embarked on a significant
research programme to improve the
performance of South Africa’s road
networks by developing a new advanced
road pavement design platform that
addresses materials design, road
pavement structural design as well as
accelerated pavement testing (APT). The
programme, planned to run over the
next five to 10 years, will be carried out
in conjunction with the South African
National Roads Agency Ltd (SANRAL)
and other road authorities, such as the
Gauteng Department of Public Transport,
Roads and Works.
Download and read: i-Roads: Enhancing the performance of
SA’s road systems [PDF]
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