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Port of Durban’s tugs berth world’s largest car carrier

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SIZABLE POTENTIAL The potential of Transnet's marine fleet has been highlighted as a positive step towards ensuring operational sustainability

31st January 2025

     

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State-owned port and rail operator Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has achieved a major milestone in its journey to recovery with the on-time and seamless berthing of the world’s largest car carrier Höegh Aurora, on her maiden voyage, at the Port of Durban.

This operational highlight was made possible by the port’s newly injected marine fleet of “state-of-the-art tugs”, showcasing TNPA’s commitment in enabling volume recovery and operational efficiency.

The Höegh Aurora, a “next-generation vessel known for its “advanced green energy solutions”, reportedly signals a “new era in sustainable shipping”. The vessel is powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), equipped with solar panels, and designed for future conversion to methanol or ammonia fuel, once the engines are ready.

Its timely and safe berthing at the Port of Durban reflects Transnet’s commitment to improving service delivery and responding to industry demands.

“The on-time berthing of the Höegh Aurora demonstrates our responsiveness to ensuring volumes are efficiently handled at our port. The operational milestone also highlights the impact of our new tug fleet. These tugs represent a significant enhancement to our marine services, enabling us to meet the demands of global shipping with efficiency, reliability and sustainability,” says TNPA Durban port manager Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi.

As part of its ongoing turnaround plan, the Port of Durban continues to collaborate with terminal operators and customers to enable operational efficiency and ensure fit-for-purpose infrastructure.

The TNPA stresses that the seamless berthing of the Höegh Aurora demonstrates Durban’s capacity to handle the world’s largest and most advanced vessels, reaffirming its status as a premier gateway for maritime trade.

Edited by Nadine James
Features Deputy Editor

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