Everything you need to know about your visitor pass
Now in it’s 8th year, the African Ports & Rail Evolution Forum will host over 100+ leading suppliers from across the globe who will be showcasing the latest innovations available to you.
As a visitor, you will get access to the exhibition to view these solutions, talk directly to the experts, as well as get the opportunity to gain knowledge and upskill yourself by attending 20+ free-to-attend workshops.
The interactive programme provides an opportunity for capacity building, business networking and knowledge transfer amidst ports and rail professionals.
Why Visit
Your free visitor ticket gives you access to:
3500+
Visitors from around the globe
100+
Local and international exhibitors
20+
Free-to-attend workshops
Access to Export Week Expo
16+
Hours of networking
Access to live product and equipment demo’s
Stand a chance to win a prize from SAAB!
Prize giveaway opportunity Visit SAAB at booth A03. Drop off you business card and you could be the winner of a prize to the value of R600.00
Who should visit
The event caters for professionals from the ports and rail industry including:
PORTS SECTOR
Professionals with the following job titles:
- CEOs
- COOs
- CFOs
- Training Managers
- Engineers
- Port Directors
- Operations Managers
- Terminal Managers
- Procurement Officers

Working in the following businesses:
- Banking / Financing
- Construction
- Engineering Consultancy
- Environmental Consultancy
- Government / Municipality
- Health and Safety Consultancy
- Legal
- Port Authority / Regulator
- Port Operator
- Project Management Agency
- Software and IT
- Terminal Operator
- Trade Association
RAIL SECTOR
Professionals with the following job titles:
- Engineers
- Directors
- Managers
- Department Heads
- Supervisors
- Inspectors
- Technical Officers
- General Directors

Working in the following departments:
- Maintenance
- Rehabilitation
- Operation
- Infrastructure, Track and Perway
- Rolling Stock
- Safety, Reliability and Standards
- Core Systems
- Signalling and Communication
- Digitalisation, Big Data and Technology
- OHTE (Overhead Traction Equipment) – Electrical and Cabling
- Equipment

And in the following businesses:
- Banking / Financing
- Construction
- Engineering Consultancy
- Environmental Consultancy
- Government / Municipality
- Health and Safety Consultancy
- Legal
- Mining Company
- Rail Authority / Regulator
- Project Management Agency
- Rail Operator (Freight / Passenger)
- Software and IT
- Trade Association
Key features at the show

Free workshops

Networking opportunities

High-level conference

Products, technologies, solutions
7 dedicated product zones







Where and when
EXPO VENUE
Durban International Convention Centre
Durban, South Africa
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Concession stands where visitors can purchase food and beverages will be available throughout the venue. Please note that no complimentary refreshments will be offered.