Publications

Books

Contributed Chapters in Peer-Reviewed Books

  • ARITUA, B., HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., SWARTS, S., NEETHLING, H. & DE BOD, A. 2025. The Pathway to Integrated Surface Transport and Regulations of Logistics in South Africa, in M. Finger, J. Montero & E. Petrozziello (eds.). Current challenges in transport regulation in Europe and Beyond, Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing, https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035369164.00018

  • SIMPSON, Z.P., HAVENGA, J.H., WITTHÖFT, I.E. & ARITUA, B. 2021. Spatially and commodity-level disaggregated freight demand modelling in emerging economies: applications for South Africa and India, in I. Kourounioti, L. Tavasszy & H. Friedrich (eds.). Freight Transport Modeling in Emerging Countries. Amsterdam: WCTRS Elsevier. 151-183, https://doi.org/10.1016/C2019-0-02543-5

  • SIMPSON, Z.P., HAVENGA, J.H., WITTHÖFT, I.E. & ARITUA, B. 2021. A methodology for spatially and commodity-level disaggregated national freight demand modelling in emerging economies, in I. Kourounioti, L. Tavasszy & H. Friedrich (eds.). Freight Transport Modeling in Emerging Countries. Amsterdam: WCTRS Elsevier. 55-84, https://doi.org/10.1016/C2019-0-02543-5

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2009. Transport, in A. Kraak (ed.). Sectors & Skills: The need for policy alignment. Cape Town: HSRC Press. 174-197, https://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/books/sectors-and-skills

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & DU PLESSIS, E. 1992. Corporate Communication, in L.J. Nieuwmeijer and E.J. Hall (eds.). Organisational communication – a top priority: The means and values of timeous information in an organisations’ communication. Pretoria: Human Sciences Research Council.

Contributed Chapters in Other Books

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & DE BOD, A. 2016. Customer service, in W.J. Pienaar and J.J. Vogt (eds.). Business Logistics Management. Cape Town: Oxford University Press. 151-170

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & DE BOD, A. 2016. Strategic logistics management, in W.J. Pienaar and J.J. Vogt (eds.). Business Logistics Management. Cape Town: Oxford University Press. 39-62

  • PIENAAR, W.J. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2016. Value created by business logistics, in W.J. Pienaar and J.J. Vogt (eds.). Business Logistics Management. Cape Town: Oxford University Press. 21-38

  • PIENAAR, W.J. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2016. Introduction to business logistics, in W.J. Pienaar and J.J. Vogt (eds.). Business Logistics Management. Cape Town: Oxford University Press. 1-20

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 1992. Parastatal Communication, in C. Skinner and L. Von Essen (eds.). The South African Handbook of Public Relations. South Africa: Struik Publishers [Pty] Ltd.

Peer-Reviewed Articles in Academic Journals

  • MÜLKE, F.J., HAVENGA, J.H., VAN EEDEN, J. 2024. Systemic efficiency and capacity: A vital combination in the design of dedicated rail freight projects in Southern Africa. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 6(2), 2 – 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.17159/2309-8775/2024/v66n2a1

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., NEETHLING, H., DE BOD, A. & SWARTS, S. 2023. The macrologistics effect of a state-owned enterprise, Transnet, on the South African economy. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 17(0), a952, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v17i0.952

  • HAVENGA, J.H., WITTHÖFT, I.E. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2022. Macrologistics Instrumentation: Integrated national freight-flow and logistics cost measurement. Transport Policy, 124: 106-118, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2019.10.014

  • SIMPSON, Z., DE BOD, A., HAVENGA, J., VAN DYK, E. & MEYER, I. 2021. Intermodal solutions for the South African fast-moving consumer goods sector. World Review of Intermodal Transportation Research, 10(3): 179–201, https://dx.doi.org/10.1504/WRITR.2021.10040678

  • MÜLKE, F., HAVENGA, J. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2021. Systemic efficiency: a key consideration in the design of new dedicated rail freight projects in Southern Africa. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 32(3): 211-224, https://doi.org/10.7166/32-3-2635

  • POTGIETER, L., GOEDHALS-GERBER, L. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2020. Risk Profile of Weather and System-Related Port Congestion for the Cape Town Container Terminal. Southern African Business Review, 24: 1-26, https://doi.org/10.25159/1998-8125/6149

  • HAVENGA, J.H., FREIBOTH, H. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L. 2018. The decarbonization of transport logistics: a South African case study. Southern African Business Review, 22(1): 1-20, https://hdl.handle.net/10520/EJC-14f81ae5c8

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2018. National freight demand modelling: a tool for macrologistics management. International Journal of Logistics Management, 29(4): 1171-1195, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-11-2017-0290

  • HAVENGA, J.H., LE ROUX, P.P.T. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2018. A heavy goods vehicle fleet forecast for South Africa. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 12(0): 1-12, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v12i0.342

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2018. Logistics and the future: The rise of macrologistics. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 12(1): 1-10, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v12i0.336

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2018. Freight logistic’s contribution to sustainability: Systemic measurement facilitates behavioural change. Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, 58: 320-331, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trd.2016.08.035

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L. 2017. International trade logistics costs in South Africa: Informing the port reform agenda. Research in Transportation Business and Management, 22(1): 263–275, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2016.08.006

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & DE BOD, A. 2016. Freight corridor performance measurement system: A framework for South Africa. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 10(1): 1-11, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.252

  • HAVENGA, J.H., DE BOD, A., SIMPSON, Z.P., VILJOEN N. & KING, D. 2016. A Logistics Barometer for South Africa: Towards sustainable freight mobility. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 10(1): 228-234, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v10i1.228

  • HAVENGA, J.H., GOEDHALS-GERBER, L., DE BOD, A. & SIMPSON, Z. 2015. Provincial Logistics Costs in South Africa’s Western Cape Province: Microcosm of National Freight logistics challenges. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 9(1): 1-8, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v9i1.206

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2015. Macro-logistics and externality cost trends in South Africa – underscoring the sustainability imperative. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications, 18(2): 118-139, https://doi.org/10.1080/13675567.2015.1015509

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z., DE BOD, A. & VILJOEN, N. 2014. South Africa’s rising logistics cost: An uncertain future. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 8(1): 1-7, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v8i1.155

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2014. The imperative for commodity-based intermodal freight transport demand modelling: A South African case study. Corporate Ownership and Control, 12(1): 193-202, https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv12i1c1p7

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2014. South Africa’s freight rail reform: A demand-driven perspective. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 8(1): 153-159, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v8i1.153

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON, Z. 2014. Reducing National Freight logistics costs risk in a high-oil-price environment: A South African case study. The International Journal of Logistics Management, 25(1): 35-53, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJLM-11-2012-0133

  • HAVENGA, J.H., VAN EEDEN, J. & PIENAAR, W.J. 2013. Supply chain cost improvement opportunities through streamlining cross-border operations. Risk governance & control: financial markets & institutions, 3(3): 28-34, https://doi.org/10.22495/rgcv3i3art3

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A. & PIENAAR, W.J. 2013. Rail benchmarking – new paradigms: A South African position. Corporate Ownership and Control, 11(1): 19-26, https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv11i1c2art2

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & DE BOD, A. 2013. Macro-logistics trends: Indications for a more sustainable economy. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 7(1): 1-7, http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v7i1.108

  • HAVENGA J.H. 2013. The importance of disaggregated freight flow forecasts to inform transport infrastructure investments. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 7(1): 1-7, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v7i1.106

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & PIENAAR, W.J. 2012. Quantifying freight transport volumes in developing regions: Lessons learnt from South Africa's experience during the 20th century. Economic History of Developing Regions, 27(2): 87-113, https://doi.org/10.1080/20780389.2012.745666

  • HAVENGA, J.H., DE BOD, A. & SIMPSON, Z. 2012. South Africa's domestic intermodal imperative. Research in Transportation Business & Management 2012; 5: 38–47, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rtbm.2012.11.006

  • SWARTS, S., HAVENGA, J.H., KING, D., SIMPSON, Z. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L. 2012. Calculation of freight externality costs for South Africa. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 6(1): 207-222, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v6i1.61

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z., KING, D., LANZ, E.J., GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L. & DE BOD, A. 2012. Extending Freight Flow Modelling to Sub-Saharan Africa to inform Infrastructure Investments - Trade Data Issues. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 6(1): 192-206, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v6i1.60

  • HAVENGA, J.H., KING, D., SIMPSON, Z., GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L. & DE BOD, A. 2012. Container terminal spatial planning - a 2041 paradigm for the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 6(1): 180-191, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v6i1.59

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2012. Rail renaissance based on strategic market segmentation principles. Southern African Business Review, 16(1): 1-21, http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/81758

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & PIENAAR, W.J. 2012. The creation and application of a national freight flow model for South Africa. Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering, 54(1): 2-13, http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/49297

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2011. Forecasting South African containers for international trade: A commodity-based approach. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 5(1): 170-185, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v5i1.72

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z., FOURIE, P. & DE BOD, A. 2011. Sustainable freight transport in South Africa: Domestic intermodal solutions. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 5(1): 149-169, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v5i1.26

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2011. Trade facilitation through logistics performance: The enabling role of National Government. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 5(1): 123-148, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v5i1.25

  • HAVENGA, J.H., PIENAAR, W.J., SIMPSON, Z. 2011. A case for measuring logistics costs on a national level: A South African application. Corporate Ownership and Control, 8(3): 622-631, https://doi.org/10.22495/cocv8i3c6p5

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. Logistics costs in South Africa - the case for macroeconomic measurement. South African Journal of Economics, 78(4): 460-478, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1813-6982.2010.01252.x

  • SIMPSON, Z. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. Revitalization of Branch Lines in South Africa: A long-term view for sustainability. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 4(1): 243-254, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v4i1.70

  • VAN EEDEN, J. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. Identification of key Target Markets for Intermodal Freight Transport Solutions in South Africa. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 4(1): 255-267, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v4i1.71

  • DE BOD, A. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. Sub-Saharan Africa's Rail Freight Transport System: Potential impact of densification on cost. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management, 4(1): 89-101, https://doi.org/10.4102/jtscm.v4i1.13

Published Reports

Invited Keynote Presentations

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2024. The Fundamentals of Railway Reform. Presentation at the Regional Railway Corridor Planning and Operation (RRC) course. 18-20 November, Kuwait.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2024. Case Study on Railway Reforms. Presentation at the Regional Railway Corridor Planning and Operation (RRC) course. 18-20 November, Kuwait.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2024. South Africa’s Great Train Robbery (GTR): The tough endeavour to get it back. Presentation delivered at an Exporters Western Cape (EWC) Event – A “business time” Transnet discussion. 26 November, Cape Town.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2024. South Africa’s Great Train Robbery (GTR): The tough endeavour to get it back. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum. 10 October.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2024. The Future of South Africa’s agricultural supply chains. Presentation delivered at the Hortgro Technical Symposium 2024. 3 June.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2024. South African Shippers’ demand for efficient logistics services: The role of government. Presentation delivered at the Road Freight Association (RFA) Convention. 22-26 May, Hermanus.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2024. South Africa’s inland port imperative. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum. 23 May.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & NEETHLING, H.  2024. Rail network statement response. Presentation delivered at the Interim Rail Economic Regulatory Capacity (IRERC) information gathering session. 21 May, Cape Town.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2023. The South African Shipper’s demand for efficient logistics services. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum. 5 December.

  • GERTENBACH, S., SINGH, P. & HAVENGA, J. 2023. Imperatives for the Advancement of Freight Intermodalism in South Africa: A systems thinking approach. Presentation delivered at the Sustainable Road Freight International Conference, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 4-5 December, https://www.csrf.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Slides-Sandra-Gertenbach-1.pdf

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., GERTENBACH, S., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2023. Supply Chain Resilience in Africa. Presentation delivered at the Sustainable Road Freight International Conference, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 4-5 December, https://www.csrf.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Slides-Sandra-Gertenbach.pdf

  • DE RUITER, E., HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN DER MERWE, J. 2023. Rail policy. Presentation delivered at the 46th Professional Body for Supply Chain Management (SAPICS) Spring Conference. 20 September, Johannesburg

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S., NEETHLING, H. & GERTENBACH, S. 2023. South Africa’s rail revival: A further call to action. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum. 14 September.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2023. Transnet and the Future: Risk and Reward. Presentation delivered at the ABSA Breakfast Event 1. 4 August.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2023. The status of rail in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the Value Logistics Seminar. 22 June 2023.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2023. Transport connectivity in BRICS. Presentation delivered for St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF’23). 15 June 2023, St Peterburg.

  • HAVENGA, J. 2023. An Evidenced based approach to road freight sustainability: The case for South Africa and South Sudan. Presentation delivered at the International Seminar on Sustainable Road Freight Transport For Economic and Social Development. 31 May – 2 June, Arusha.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2023. Presentation delivered for the Bureau for Economic Research Institute of Stellenbosch University. 4 May, Stellenbosch.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H.  2023. Logistics network requirements: The role of rail. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum. 16 March.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2022. The Future of Heavy Haul. Presentation delivered at the South African Heavy Haul Association (SAHHA) Conference. 2-4 August, Johannesburg.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. Transport and logistics aspects of new Rail Policy. Presentation delivered at the 40th Southern African Transport Conference. 4 July, Pretoria.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. What are some of the key lessons learned in other projects in other countries for consideration in the case of ARCCLA’s PPPs model for logistics platforms? Presentation delivered at the European Union-United Nations Conference on Trade and Development joint programme Train for Trade II Hybrid Workshop on PPPs models for logistics platforms development in the context of the Lobito Corridor in Angola. 14 June, Luanda.

  • SIMPSON, Z. 2022. Evidence based Macrologistics for Emerging Economies - a Disaggregated Freight Flow Approach. Presentation delivered at the SRF. 14 April.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. Logistics Data Collection and Application in the developing world: Case studies. Presentation delivered at the SRF. 14 April.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. Modal Split and South African Freight Trends. 7 April, Transport Forum.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., DE BOD, A., SIMPSON, Z., SWARTS, S. & WITTHÖFT, I.E. 2021. Road-to-rail strategy. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum. 23 September. 

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2020. World Food Programme SU Webinar on SA Logistics Market. 6 August.

  • HAVENGA, J.H, SIMPSON, Z.P. & SWARTS, S. 2020. Transport Decarbonisation in Times of Unprecedented Global Crisis Railways. Presentation delivered at the International Transport Forum. 7-30 July, Argentina.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2019. Mongolia’s Participation in the Euro-Asian Economic Corridor Conference. 3 December, Ulaanbaatar.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2018. Evidence based policy and macro-logistics strategies – Global Experience and relevance for China. Presentation delivered at the Efficient Logistics and Green Freight Transport Workshop. 17-18 June, Beijing.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2018. The future of rail – drivers and bottlenecks. Presentation delivered at the International Energy Agency and International Union of Railways’ Global Rail and Energy Workshop. 24 September, Paris.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., TERBLANCHE, L., SIMPSON, Z.P. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L. 2018. South Africa’s road freight decarbonisation experiences. Presentation delivered at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Expert Workshop on Road Freight Decarbonisation. 28-29 June, Paris. 

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2018. International Experience with Policy Making in Logistics. Presentation delivered at the Global Logistics Summit. 5 April, New Delhi. 

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2018. Macrologistics. Guest lecture delivered at the Hanken School of Economics. 18 June, Helsinki.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L. 2017. Sustainable freight transport initiatives and developments. Presentation delivered at the Fourth International Workshop on Sustainable Road Freight Transport of the Department of Engineering. 30 November, University of Cambridge, Cambridge.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2017. The role of macrologistics in industrial development: Infrastructure and policy. Presentation delivered at the 6th CSIR Biannual Conference. 5-6 October, Pretoria.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON Z.P. 2017. Logistics Data Collection and Modeling. Presentation delivered at Workshop on Logistics Cost Assessment and Performance Evaluation of the World Bank and Ministry of Transport of China. 20 September, Beijing.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2016. Creating new market spaces for rail: South Africa’s Domestic Intermodal Case Study. Presentation delivered at the Future of Railways in Intermodal Logistics Conference. 7-10 November, Vienna.

  • HAVENGA, J.H & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2016. Freight Demand Model for India. Presentation delivered at the Workshop on Multimodal Logistics and Port-hinterland connectivity of the World Bank. 17 August, New Delhi.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2014. The future of transport, ports and logistics. Presentation delivered at the 5th Maputo Port Conference. 14 April, Maputo.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2012. Fact-based Policymaking on Trade Facilitation and Logistics - Taking Stock of Policymaking Experiences. Presentation delivered at the World Bank Headquarters. 25 June, Washington, D.C. 

Peer-Reviewed Academic Conference Presentations

  • DE BOD, A., NEETHLING, H., SIMPSON, S., SWARTS, S., HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN GREUNING, W. 2025. Rail freight potential in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Presentation delivered at the 3rd Emerging Countries International Conference on Business, Finance and Economics (ECIC 2025). 4 December, Reduit.

  • ARITUA, B., HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., GIURICIN, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2025.  Developing models for Africa’s freight railway system regulation. Presentation delivered at the 4th Florence Rail Regulation Conference. 7 July, Florence.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., NEETHLING, H., DE BOD, A. & SWARTS, S. 2024. Using Macrologistics Cost Modelling to Guide Rail Reform: the case for South Africa’s Network Rationalisation. Presentation delivered at the 28th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2024). 4-6 September, Dublin.

  • ARITUA, B., HAVENGA, J., SIMPSON, Z,. SWARTS, S., NEETHLING, J., DE BOD, A. 2024. Pathway to Integrated Surface Transport and Logistics Regulation in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 3rd Florence Rail Regulation Conference. 8 July, Florence.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., NEETHLING, H., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & ARITUA, B. 2023. Inserting freight railways into value chains in Southern Africa. Presentation delivered at the 27th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2023). 6-8 September, Edinburgh.

  • GERTENBACH, S., ARITUA, B. & HAVENGA, J. 2023. Supply Chain Resilience in Africa. Presentation delivered at the 27th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2023). 9-12 July, Enschede.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., NEETHLING, H., DE BOD, A. & SWARTS, S. 2023. The Macrologistics Effect of a Transport State-Owned Enterprise on an Emerging Economy: The case for South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 27th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2023). 9-12 July, Enschede.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., NEETHLING, H., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & ARITUA, B. 2023. Mapping macrologistics value chains in Southern Africa. Presentation delivered at the 27th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2023). 9-12 July, Enschede.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., NEETHLING, H., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2023. Utilising freight demand modelling as an integrated evidence base to improve container logistics supply chains: The case of the Port of Cape Town. Presentation delivered at the 27th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2023). 9-12 July, Enschede.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2022. Informing macrologistics connectivity in emerging economies through a triangulated research approach: The case of Uzbekistan. Presentation delivered at the 26th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2022). 10-13 July, Cork.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., SWARTS, S. & ARITUA, B. 2022. Value chain analysis for infrastructure investment planning: The case of the Mongolian livestock value chain. Presentation delivered at the 26th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2022). 10-13 July, Cork.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., SWARTS, S. & DE BOD, A. 2022. Macrologistics supply chains in South Africa: The case for measurement. Presentation delivered at the 26th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2022). 10-13 July, Cork.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., SWARTS, S. & DE BOD, A. 2022. Prioritising macrologistics interventions: The case for Mongolian infrastructure investments. Presentation delivered at the 26th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2022). 10-13 July, Cork.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & WITTHÖFT, I.E. 2019. Logistics and The Future: From Dematerialisation To Degrowth. Presentation delivered at the 24th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2019). 14-17 July, Würzburg.

  • ARITUA, B., HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & WITTHÖFT, I.E. 2019. Macrologistics instrumentation: Integrated national freight flow and logistics cost measurement. Presentation delivered at the 15th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2019). 26-31 May, Mumbai.

  • ARITUA, B., HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & WITTHÖFT, I.E. 2019. Developing a Disaggregated National Freight Flow Model for India. Presentation delivered at the 15th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2019). 26-31 May, Mumbai.

  • VAN EEDEN, J. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2018. Quay wall container modeling: Determining design requirements to incorporate economic activity. Presentation delivered at the 30th Nordic Logistics Research Network Conference (NOFOMA 2018). 14-15 June, Kolding. 

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & DE BOD, A. 2018. The Objectives of macrologistics: Instrumentation in a developing country context. Presentation delivered at the 30th Nordic Logistics Research Network Conference (NOFOMA 2018). 14-15 June, Kolding.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., DE BOD, A., SIMPSON, Z.P., SWARTS, S. & VAN DER MERWE, J. 2017. Systemic cost of risk for heavy haul operations in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 22nd International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2017). 9-12 July, Ljubljana.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2017. Towards a theory of Macrologistics: Instrumentation and Application. Presentation delivered at the 22nd International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2017). 9-12 July, Ljubljana.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2017. The Case for Macrologistics. Presentation delivered at the 22nd Logistics Research Network (LRN 2017). 6-8 September, Southampton.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & DE BOD, A. 2017. Fifteen years of logistics cost data for South Africa: The value of evidence. Presentation delivered at the 29th Nordic Logistics Research Network Conference (NOFOMA 2017). 8-9 June, Lund.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2016. An Overview Of Modelling Parameters Used Historically For Port Container Forecasting. Presentation delivered at the 21st Logistics Research Network (LRN 2016). 7-9 September, Hull.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., GOEDHALS-GERBER, L. & POTGIETER, L. 2016. Risk Profile Of Weather And System Related Port Congestion For The Cape Town Container Terminal. Presentation delivered at the 21st Logistics Research Network (LRN 2016). 7-9 September, Hull.

  • SIMPSON, Z.P., HAVENGA, J.H. & ARITUA, B. 2016. Freight flow modelling and macro logistics - customising the Southern African model for application in India. Presentation delivered at the 21st Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2016). 7-9 September, Hull.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2016. The impact of trade supply chain costs on national logistics costs in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 21st Logistics Research Network (LRN 2016). 7-9 September, Hull.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & TERBLANCHE, L. 2016. South African road freight decarbonisation. Presentation delivered at the 21st Logistics Research Network (LRN 2016). 7-9 September, Hull.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., LE ROUX, P.P.T. & SIMPSON, Z.P. 2016. Future demand for heavy freight vehicles in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 28th Nordic Logistics Research Network Conference (NOFOMA 2016). 9-10 June, Turku.

  • KING, D.J., SIMPSON, Z.P., HAVENGA, J.H., LANZ, E.J. & SWARTS, S.J. 2016. Freight demand modelling for Southern Africa. Presentation delivered at the 28th Nordic Logistics Research Network Conference (NOFOMA 2016). 9-10 June, Turku.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., DE BOD, A. & SIMPSON, Z. 2015. Multi-modal freight corridor performance measurement system: a high-level design for South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 20th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2015). 9-11 September, Derby.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2015. The development of a logistics barometer for South Africa – in search of real logistics cost drivers. Presentation delivered at the 20th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2015). 9-11 September, Derby

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & SIMPSON, Z. 2015. The unexpected consequences of internalising external freight logistics costs – can’t it reduce total logistics costs?. Presentation delivered at the 20th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2015). 9-11 September, Derby. 

  • HAVENGA, J.H., DE BOD, A., SIMPSON, Z., GOEDHALS-GERBER, L. & FREIBOTH, H. 2015. In search of a complete sustainability framework for logistics. Presentation delivered at the 20th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2015). 9-11 September, Derby.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L., FREIBOTH, H., SIMPSON, Z.P. & DE BOD, A. 2015. The decarbonisation of transport logistics: A South African case study. Presentation delivered at the 50th Canadian Transportation Research Forum Conference (CTRF 2015). 24-27 May, Quebec.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2015. A decade of national level logistics costs measurement in South Africa: The case for macro logistics. Presentation delivered at the 50th Canadian Transportation Research Forum Conference (CTRF 2015). 24-27 May, Quebec.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & VILJOEN, N. 2014. The Impact of the Fuel Price as Exogenous Cost Driver in South African Logistics Costs – Evidence that Demands Action. Presentation delivered at the 19th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2014). 3-5 September, Huddersfield.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2014. Rail Policy Based on Demand and Socio-Economic Development, Rather than Competition, a Return to Development State Ideals?. Presentation delivered at the 19th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2014). 3-5 September, Huddersfield.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z., DE BOD, A. 2014. South Africa’s Emerging Rail Policy Environment: From Misguided Liberalisation to Funding Imperatives. Presentation delivered at the 49th Canadian Transportation Research Forum Conference (CTRF 2014). 1-4 June, Ontario.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2014. Deconstructing Container Forecasting: Commodity-Based Supply Chain Analysis for South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 49th Canadian Transportation Research Forum Conference (CTRF 2014). 1-4 June, Ontario.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2013. The Supply Chain Cost Improvement Opportunities of Streamlining Cross Border Operations. Presentation delivered at the 18th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2013). 4-6 September, Birmingham.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z., DE BOD, A. 2013. Global benchmarking of South Africa’s freight rail system – A macroeconomic view. Presentation delivered at the 13th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2013). 15-18 July, Rio de Janeiro.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2013. Container terminal spatial planning - a 2040 paradigm for the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 13th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2013). 15-18 July, Rio de Janeiro.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2013. The relevance of commodity flow modelling in freight transport demand forecast. Presentation delivered at the 25th Nordic Logistics Research Network Conference (NOFOMA 2013). 3-5 June, Göteborg.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z. & DE BOD, A. 2013. Logistics costs in South Africa Current results and global trends to inform future measurement. Presentation delivered at the 25th Nordic Logistics Research Network Conference (NOFOMA 2013). 3-5 June, Göteborg.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H., KING, D. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L. 2012. Container terminal spatial planning - A 2040 paradigm for the Western Cape Province in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 17th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2012). 5 September, Cranfield.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H., KING, D., DE BOD, A. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L. 2012. Extending freight flow modelling to Sub-Saharan Africa to inform infrastructure investments. Presentation delivered at the 17th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2012). 5 September, Cranfield.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H., SWARTS, S., KING, D. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L. 2012. Calculation of freight externality costs for South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 17th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2012). 5 September, Cranfield.

  • SIMPSON, Z. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2012. National level logistics cost measurement for South Africa – identification of risk factors. Presentation delivered at the 17th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2017). 10 July, Cape Town.

  • SIMPSON, Z., SWARTS, S., HAVENGA, J.H. & GOEDHALS-GERBER, L.L. 2012. Towards a full determination of freight transport externality costs – The case for South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 17th International Symposium on Logistics (ISL 2017). 10 July, Cape Town.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & DE BOD, A. 2012. Freight logistics cost in South Africa – lower relative costs, higher risk. Presentation delivered at the Key Developments in the Port and Maritime Sector Conference. 21-22 May, Antwerp.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & DE BOD, A. 2012. Long term container forecasting – decoupling gross domestic product and container movements. Presentation delivered at the Key Developments in the Port and Maritime Sector Conference. 21-22 May, Antwerp.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & FOURIE, P. 2011. A business case for domestic intermodal freight solutions in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 16th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2011). 7-9 September, Southampton.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & FOURIE, P. 2011. The State of Logistics in South Africa - quantifying total national costs. Presentation delivered at the 14th International Conference on Transport Science: Maritime, Transport and Logistics Science (ICTS 2011). 27 May, Porteroz.

  • SIMPSON, Z. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. Research priorities for sustainable branch line revitalisation in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the 4th Internation Conference on Sustainability Engineering and Science (NZSSES 2010). 30 November - 3 December, Auckland.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2010. Logistics Costs in South Africa – from business risk to environmental concern. Presentation delivered at the 15th Logistics Research Network Conference (LRN 2010). 9 September, Leeds.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2010. The State of Logistics in South Africa – sustainable improvements or continued exposure to risk. Presentation delivered at the 29th South African Transport Conference (SATC 2010). 18 August, Pretoria.

  • SIMPSON, Z. & HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. The closure of branch railway lines in South Africa: Myopia or opportunities for streamlining. Presentation delivered at the 12th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2010). 14 July, Lisbon.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H. & VAN EEDEN, J. 2010. The State of Logistics in South Africa: Infrastructure and the environment – reversing the decline. Presentation delivered at the 12th World Conference on Transport Research (WCTR 2010). 13 July, Lisbon.

  • SIMPSON, Z., HAVENGA, J.H., VAN EEDEN, J. & DE JAGER, D. 2009. The state of logistics in South Africa – perspectives from research. Presentation delivered at the 28th South Africa Transport Conference (SATC 2009). 8 July, University of Pretoria, Pretoria.

Other Invited Presentations

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. Logistics and the future. Presentation delivered at the World Bank’s Resilient Supply Chains and Its Importance to Regional Economies in MENA. October, Virtual.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., VAN EEDEN, J., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. WC FDM™ Enhancement for Port of Cape Town. Presentation delivered for various stakeholders as part of DEDAT project. June, Cape Town.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. The collapse of South Africa’s railway: Strategies for survival. Presentation delivered for the DA. 22 April, Cape Town.

  • HAVENGA, J.H., SIMPSON, Z.P., DE BOD, A., SWARTS, S. & NEETHLING, H. 2022. Modal Split and South African Freight Trends. Presentation delivered for the DoT. April, Cape Town.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2016. Keynote presentation delivered at the National Department of Transport (DoT) Executive Committee Lekgotla

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2014. Achievements and opportunities in freight transport modelling. Presentation delivered at a joint session of the Industrial Engineering and Operations Research Societies of South Africa, 10 April, Stellenbosch.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2012. The key to long-term sustainable heavy haul growth – New market paradigms. Presentation delivered at the Heavy Haul Rail Africa Conference. 6 November, Cape Town.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2012. The future of fuel. Presentation delivered at the Chevron Fuel Distributor Conference. 7 March, Sun City.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2012. Capecor – the rail solution in perspective. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum Conference. 1 March, Stellenbosch.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2011. Macro Strategic Decisions affecting the Fuel Supply Chain. Presentation delivered at the Future Fuel Distribution Strategies Conference for Southern Africa. 2 November, Kempton Park.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2011. The future of intermodal. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum Conference. 1 September, Stellenbosch.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2011. The future of freight. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum Conference. 3 March, Stellenbosch.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. The State of Logistics in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the Supply Chain Council’s Launch Conference. 25 August, Port Elizabeth.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. The State of Logistics in South Africa. Presentation delivered at the Road Freight Association’s Annual Conference. 24 August, Wild Coast Sun.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. Cost of Logistics and Land Freight Transport Volumes and Costs. Presentation delivered at the Supply Chain Council, 20 May.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2010. Cost effectiveness of corridors – future scenarios. Presentation delivered at the Consumer Goods Council Conference, 17 February.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2009. Cost effectiveness of corridors – a case for change. Presentation delivered at the Transport Forum Conference, 1 October.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2007. Unavailability of consolidated statistics in freight transport movement. Presentation delivered at the 2nd Annual Freight Logistics Conference, the Chartered Institute for Logistics and Transport.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2007. Investing in a vacuum – the case for research. Presentation delivered at Transport Infrastructure Development.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2004. Supply chain issues in South Africa – you get what you measure. Presentation delivered at Supply Chain World, Southern Africa.

  • HAVENGA, J.H. 2003. Supply chain issues in South Africa – getting the basics right. Presentation delivered at the Supply Chain Summit.

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