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OEC tank farm
R273m govt-funded Orion tank farm in Gqeberha unveiled
3rd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Orion Engineered Carbons (OEC) tank farm project, in Zone 7 of the Coega Special Economic Zone (CSEZ) in Gqeberha, in the Eastern Cape, has officially been unveiled. Trade, Industry and... 


A Transnet Freight Rail train on the Sishen-Saldanha iron-ore corridor
Phillips says Transnet not yet on track to meet 193Mt rail ‘stretch target’
2nd October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Meeting the 193-million-ton rail stretch target set under the newly launched second phase of the partnership between business and government would require a significant amount of work and... 


Port of Mossel Bay
TNPA issues request for information for multipurpose terminal at Mossel Bay
2nd October 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has initiated a request for information (RFI) process for a multipurpose terminal (MPT) at the Port of Mossel Bay’s Quay 4 precinct, in the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa addressing the relaunch of the partnership between government and business at the IDC's offices in Johannesburg
Growth target of 3% set for 2025 as business and government relaunch partnership under GNU
1st October 2024 By: Terence Creamer

A second phase of the partnership launched between government and business to tackle South Africa’s electricity, logistics and crime crises has been launched under the Government of National Unity... 


Iron-ore being railed to port
Large-scale infrastructure concessions needed to drive logistics competitiveness
30th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned logistics agency Transnet has taken tentative steps towards limited engagement with the private sector, but there should be large-scale concessions of port and rail capacity to drive... 


Prasheen Maharaj and Vard Marine's Derek Buxton
SAS partners with Fincantieri, Vard Marine to build offshore patrol vessels in SA
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Sandock Austral Shipyards (SAS) in Durban has signed a technology partnership agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and its Canadian subsidiary Vard Marine to construct the Afrika class... 


East London port welcomes two new tugs as TNPA completes fleet renewal
27th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Port of East London has taken ownership of two new tugboats, marking the end of Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) R1-billion marine fleet renewal programme, aimed at boosting tugboat... 


TNPA headoffice
TNPA puts out tender for LNG terminal environmental-impact assessment
25th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet subsidiary Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), in collaboration with Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) and the Industrial Development Corporation, has approached the... 


Somali pirates on a boat with guns
Combatting resurgence of Somali pirate activity requires holistic approach, expert says
23rd September 2024 By: Darren Parker

Maritime piracy along the Somali coast is seeing something of a resurgence in 2024 because the root causes on land have gone largely unaddressed and international support has declined,... 


Logistics sector under pressure in June, July – Ctrack index
Logistics sector under pressure in June, July – Ctrack index
19th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

After moving upwards for three consecutive months, the newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (TFI) declined in June and July to reach a level of 119.8 in July – the lowest level since February.... 


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Grindrod acquires rest of shareholding in Matola Terminal
18th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Ports and logistics group Grindrod will acquire the remaining 35% shareholding in Terminal de Carvão da Matola (TCM), at the Maputo port, from Vitol Mauritius for $77-million. The JSE-listed... 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy addressing a Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa conference in Ekurhuleni
Creecy sets year-end deadline for rail Network Statement amid ‘complicated tariff balancing act’
17th September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says that, despite Transnet’s turnaround progress, the State-owned enterprise is not able to meet the target of increasing South Africa’s yearly rail volumes to... 


Transnet, SAPS sign MoU to combat logistics network theft and vandalism
16th September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet and the South African Police Service (SAPS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaborative efforts between them in the fight against theft and... 


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Not enough chrome shipments to fill Maputo corridor capacity, TFR says
12th September 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Maputo Corridor is being underused by chrome exporters, Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) northeast corridor acting managing executive Mandisa Mondi has said. Speaking at the Critical Materials... 


TFR locomotives
Transnet breaches loan terms again as debt weighs on investment
11th September 2024 By: Bloomberg

Transnet breached loan covenants for a second year running as the South African port and rail operator staggers under a debt burden that’s constraining investments needed to resurrect its ailing... 


Tugs Kganya and Lentswe
East London port gets two new tugs, TNPA wraps up fleet renewal programme
10th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

The Port of East London has taken ownership of two new tugboats, marking the end of the Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA’s) R1-billion marine fleet renewal programme, aimed at boosting... 


Challenging trade environment dents Grindrod’s profit
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod encountered a “very challenging environment” in the first six months of the year, says CEO Xolani Mbambo. “It’s been difficult.” 


UK govt financier pledges $35m towards construction of DRC deep-water container port
6th September 2024 By: Irma Venter

British International Investment (BII) says it has committed up to $35-million for the construction of the initial phase of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) first deepwater container... 


Petredec CEO Jonathan Fancher and Transnet Group CE Michelle Phillips
Transnet, Petredec sign agreement to enhance bulk LPG distribution in South Africa
4th September 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

State-owned logistics infrastructure company Transnet and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) value chain company Petredec have entered into an agreement to implement a groundbreaking rail freight... 


Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips delivering Transnet's 2024 results
Phillips confirms 193Mt ‘stretch target’ for rail amid criticism that recovery plan lacks ambition
2nd September 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips has acknowledged criticism over the pace at which it plans to recover rail volumes and has reported that an internal “stretch target” of 193-million tons has been set... 


South Africa is losing its trade competitiveness edge
2nd September 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Enormous investments are being made in ports, rail and transport logistics in Southern Africa, as well as more broadly in Africa, including by international companies and consortia. "Global... 


Trucks transporting cargo containers at a port in Africa
Regional integration to make products more competitive, but many challenges remain for Africa
30th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Better transport and trade infrastructure across Africa will make it quicker and cheaper to transport goods, while lower tariff and non-tariff barriers will reduce the cost of goods and increase... 


Responsibilities for SOEs moved to their respective Ministries
Responsibilities for SOEs moved to their respective Ministries
30th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the implications of moving that State-owned enterprises that previously fell under the Department of Public Enterprises to new departments. 


Port of Nqura laoding container on truck
TPT recovery on track but can be better, CE says
28th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CE Jabu Mdaki has expressed satisfaction with the company's progress in meeting its Phase 1 recovery plan targets, while also acknowledging the need for... 


Image of Grindrod CEO Xolani Mbambo
Challenging trade environment dents Grindrod’s profit
23rd August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Grindrod encountered a “very challenging environment” in the first six months of the year, says CEO Xolani Mbambo. “It’s been difficult.” 


Transport Minister Barbara Creecy
S Africa moving to finalise framework for private sector participation in rail and ports
20th August 2024 By: Bloomberg

South Africa plans to complete a framework for private companies to use State-owned port and rail infrastructure within six months, Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said, a move that could help... 


British International Investment, DP World to build deepwater container port in the DRC
British International Investment, DP World to build deepwater container port in the DRC
20th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

British International Investment (BII) says it has committed up to $35-million for the construction of the initial phase of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC’s) first deepwater container... 


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Cape Town Container Terminal brings its total hauler fleet up to 47
16th August 2024 By: Darren Parker

The Cape Town Container Terminal has completed the recruitment of hauler drivers in time for the arrival of 32 new haulers early this month – bringing the total of the terminal’s new fleet to 47... 


Among attendees at the TNPA tug Ccristening ceremony were (from left) TNPA chairperson Tshokolo Nchocho,;Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips; KwaZulu-Natal Premier Arthur Thamsanqa Ntuli; Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu; Transnet COO Lekau Letsaolo; eThekwini municipality economic development, tourism and environment affairs chairperson Thembubuhle Ntuli; TNPA acting CE Phyllis Difeto; and Damen Shipyards Cape Town director Sefale Montsi
Five new tugboats to be added to Durban port operations this week – TNPA
16th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has added five new tugboats that are aimed at improving shipping efficiencies at the Port of Durban, as part of its R1-billion investment... 


Necom's focus, Transnet's recovery and the future of Operation Vulindlela make headlines
Necom's focus, Transnet's recovery and the future of Operation Vulindlela make headlines
16th August 2024 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses some of the key outcomes of the first meeting between Cabinet member and business leaders since the formation of the Government of National Unity.   


Transnet freight train
Transnet’s recovery plan lacks the ambition needed for higher growth, government and business warn
15th August 2024 By: Terence Creamer

Government and business are urging Transnet to show greater ambition in its plans to recover freight volumes, describing the current recovery plan as falling well short of what is required to... 


Image of the port of Durban
New truck booking solution trialled at Durban; RBay to increase coal train frequency
13th August 2024 By: Irma Venter

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and transporters aim to pilot a solution this week that could assist with the current chaotic truck booking system at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT), following an... 


Newly installed capstan's at TNPA's Durban, Cape Town ports
New capstans to improve productivity at Durban, Cape Town ports
12th August 2024 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has completed the replacement and installation of 37 capstans in its four dry-dock facilities to enhance productivity at its largest and busiest... 


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