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Northern Cape green hydrogen development could drive manufacturing in the province
21st July 2023 By: Darren Parker

If green hydrogen can be produced efficiently and cost effectively in the Northern Cape, the country’s manufacturing capacity will likely migrate there, Northern Cape Economic Development Trade and... 


Transnet Port Terminal Durban container
Durban port partnership: ANC KZN bats for 'long overdue', 'mixed economy' deal, labour not buying it
20th July 2023 By: News24Wire

There's been mixed reaction to Transnet Port Terminals' 25-year joint venture with Philippines-headquartered company International Container Terminal Services Inc for the development and upgrade of... 


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TNPA seeks bids for Port of Richards Bay container concession
19th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking bidders for a 25-year container handling facility concession in the Bayvue Precinct at the Port of Richards Bay, in KwaZulu-Natal. The request... 


South Africa lobbying to again be a member of the Council of the world’s maritime agency
18th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Transport (DoT) has reported that South Africa is seeking to be again elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO). South Africa has been a member of... 


The Durban Container Terminal
Transnet names ICTSI as new partner for flagship Durban Container Terminal
17th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

State-owned Transnet has selected International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI), of the Philippines, as the preferred bidder for the 25-year joint venture with Transnet Port... 


Afreximbank disburses $120m to Kenyan investment development firm
17th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in Nairobi has announced the disbursement of a $120-million financing facility to Djibouti’s Great Horn Investment Holding (GHIH) for the execution of a... 


Transnet container terminals remain optimistic of strong citrus season finish
13th July 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Average year-on-year comparisons of citrus handling volumes show a 9.2% volume increase in the Eastern Cape region and, despite heavy rains across the country, the Eastern Cape Container Terminals... 


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US agency sees Lobito rail corridor helping to diversify critical minerals supply chains
12th July 2023 By: Terence Creamer

US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) CEO Scott Nathan has reiterated the American government’s interest in helping to finance the Lobito rail corridor, linking the copper and... 


Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga
Transport sector has role to play in sustainable economies – Chikunga
10th July 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The transport sector is not untouched by climate change and also has considerably high negative externalities, and this necessitates innovative thinking around the opportunities to renavigate... 


Green-energy-powered ship docks in Cape Town, vessel number two in the works
7th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

The zero-emission, green-energy-powered Energy Observer (EO) earlier this month docked in Cape Town for a visit of just more than a week. The vessel, which acts as an on-the-water laboratory able... 


SA’s logistics chain in ‘desperate’ need of PPPs – SAAFF 
7th July 2023 By: Irma Venter

Port and rail parastatal Transnet and government cannot “go it alone” to repair South Africa’s strained logistics network, says South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) CEO Dr... 


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Firm open to investing in the ‘right’ sectors in KZN
7th July 2023 By: Bridget Lepere

Black-owned private equity investment firm Agile Capital focuses on investments that drive sustainable development and have a demonstrable track record of growth and investment returns, with Agile... 


maersk shipping container on a train
TPT, TFR partner with Maersk on Eastern Cape road-to-rail initiative
4th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

State-owned entities Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) have collaborated with shipping company Maersk to implement a road-to-rail initiative at the Eastern Cape... 


The Port of Ngqura
TNPA publishes Port Development Framework Plans outlining R13bn of investments
4th July 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published Port Development Framework Plans that stipulates how R13-billion will be invested in South Africa’s commercial seaports over the next five... 


New notification system reduces stack occupancy at Durban container terminal
29th June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Port management agency Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) said the stack occupancy at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 has been reduced from 75% to 55% over the past eight months owing to the new... 


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Govt, business partner to resolve South Africa's logistics crisis
14th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer talks about the National Logistics Crisis Committee and why it was established; the involvement of business in the committee; how the committee will approach... 


National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
National Logistics Crisis Committee to tackle transport emergencies in parallel to reform agenda
13th June 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The National Logistics Crisis Committee (NLCC) will adopt a two-pronged approach to addressing the rail, port and road crises currently undermining growth and job creation in South Africa, whereby... 


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Transnet launches new driver, truck management system at Durban Terminals
12th June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has launched a new driver and truck management system at the Durban Terminals to promote and improve on terminal security and safekeeping of customer cargo within... 


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Hydrogen-powered EO docks in Cape Town, EO II cargo ship in the works
12th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

The zero-emission, green-energy-powered Energy Observer (EO) has docked in Cape Town for a visit of just more than a week. The vessel, which acts as an on-the-water laboratory able to test various... 


Presidency Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks
South African government’s Vulindlela reforms will not be minor, assures Presidency official
12th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The South African government’s Operation Vulindlela (“opening up”) is intended to result in major reforms to key sectors of the economy, Presidency Project Management Office head Rudi Dicks assured... 


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South Africa's transport network holding economic growth back
12th June 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South Africa’s transport modalities – all of them – are currently unable to support greater economic growth in the country. So warned South African Association of Freight Forwarders CEO Juanita... 


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SA’s logistics chain in ‘desperate’ need of PPPs – SAAFF 
9th June 2023 By: Irma Venter

Port and rail parastatal Transnet and government cannot “go it alone” to repair South Africa’s strained logistics network, says South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) CEO Dr... 


The new tug jetty at the Port of Durban
New tug jetty at Durban port to increase efficiencies
7th June 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has completed the construction of a new tug jetty at the Port of Durban to enable a quicker turnaround time for larger vessels that require additional... 


Registrations for twelfth IHHA Conference now open
Registrations for twelfth IHHA Conference now open
6th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

The planning for the highly anticipated twelfth International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference is well under way and it promises to be a remarkable gathering of heavy haul professionals at... 


TPT investigates bribery allegations at Richards Bay Terminals
2nd June 2023 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has started investigating alleged corrupt activities taking place in coal truck queues on public roads leading to the Richards Bay Terminals. TPT has received... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
South Africa’s locomotive shortage unresolved after China visit
2nd June 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa’s Department of Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan said he’s yet to resolve an impasse with China that’s held up the delivery of locomotives and parts essential to improving... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe
Mining industry has critical role in closing energy supply gap – Mantashe
31st May 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe is convinced that mining companies can supplement State-owned Eskom’s supply of electricity, and that this would be critical for narrowing the... 


The Port of Richards Bay
TNPA sets out to procure 20 MW of solar PV capacity for Richards Bay port
24th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for a service provider to design, build, test, commission, operate and maintain a 20 MW solar photovoltaic (PV)... 


A Transnet Freight Rail locomotive
Theft disrupts rail line serving Durban port
24th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

The rail line running from Africa’s biggest container port to South Africa’s richest province ran at 25% of its capacity over the past week because of theft, vandalism and rail damage. The 688 km... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
Gordhan promises new-look Eskom by March as he outlines SOE Holdco progress
23rd May 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan says the restructuring under way at South Africa’s troubled State-owned electricity producer will result in a new-look entity that “will no longer be the... 


Citrus fruit picking
Citrus growers call on DPE to urgently invest in rail for future growth
22nd May 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the Citrus Growers' Association of Southern Africa (CGA) has called on Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan to announce a turnaround to fix the current freight rail... 


A Karpowership floating storage and regasification unit
Karpowership has mooring rights for three South African ports
19th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Karpowership, the Turkish company seeking to supply electricity to South Africa, secured government permission to moor its ship-mounted power plants at three of the country’s harbours. A dispute... 


World’s largest RORO vessel docks at Durban port
19th May 2023 By: Irma Venter

The world’s largest roll-on-roll-off (RORO) vessel, MV Salome, docked at the Durban Car Terminal at the end of April on her maiden voyage to Africa. The vessel carried a consignment of 644 fully... 


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