This article has been supplied.South Africa's transport and logistics SMEs will converge at the 4th Annual Access Road Freight SME Summit 2026, taking place on 21–22 October 2026 at the Indaba Hotel, Fourways, Johannesburg.
Under the theme “Unlocking Working Capital: Practical Strategies. Stronger Cash Flow. Sustainable Growth for SMEs,” the two-day Summit will bring together SME operators, fleet owners, transport professionals, financial institutions, industry leaders, policymakers and service providers to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the sector: access to and effective management of working capital.
According to Florence Musundwa, host of the Road Freight SME Summit, the event was built to move beyond the traditional funding conversation. "Access to capital remains a real constraint for transport SMEs, but this Summit is about helping operators optimise cash flow, unlock the value of assets they already have, and build commercially sustainable businesses," Musundwa says.
Unlocking Working Capital
For many transport SMEs, access to capital remains a significant constraint. However, the 2026 Summit will go beyond the traditional conversation around funding to examine how SMEs can optimise cash flow, unlock the value of their existing assets and build commercially sustainable businesses.
