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BBC Orion arrives in DBN from Poland carrying 13 new generation straddle carriers
Durban Container Terminal takes delivery of more straddle carriers
3rd August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has taken delivery of a further 13 electric straddle carriers, improving the availability and reliability of equipment across waterside, landside and rail... 


Transnet Port Terminals CEO Velile Dube
New TPT chief on navigating a business turnaround amid a pandemic
31st July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Velile Dube, who officially assumed the role on July 1, acknowledges that his first few weeks were nothing short of a “baptism of fire”. The... 


Synchronising operating hours one option to reduce port congestion
Synchronising operating hours one option to reduce port congestion
27th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Port of Durban Decongestion Task Team is looking at synchronising the operating hours of the back-of-port container depots with the port’s 24/7 operating hours.  The team also wants to... 


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TPT facilitates export of higher-than-expected volumes of citrus
22nd July 2020 By: Donna Slater

State-owned port operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is tracking ahead of a planned 13% increase in citrus export volumes across four of its 19 terminals this year. In the face of Covid-19,... 


Durban car terminal sets new record
17th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Durban Car Terminal (DCT) has broken its handling record for two years running, with exports and transhipments playing a key role in the latest achievement.   The terminal handled more than 526... 


Transnet Port Terminals CEO Velile Dube
New Transnet Port Terminals chief on his ‘baptism of fire’
14th July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Velile Dube, who officially assumed the role on July 1, acknowledges that his first few weeks were nothing short of a “baptism of fire”. The... 


THE Port of Cape Town
Port of Cape Town clearing backlogs
3rd July 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The Port of Cape Town is ramping up operations and reducing shipping backlogs caused by the impact of Covid-19 on the port’s human resources. By July 2, the number of vessels waiting at anchorage... 


Transnet undertakes upgrades at various terminals
2nd July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has prepared for a 13% increase in citrus volumes this year, with new equipment being set up to boost operations at the Port Elizabeth, Durban and Ngqura container... 


Transnet boosts capacity at Port of Cape Town to ease Covid-19 backlogs
30th June 2020 By: African News Agency

South Africa's state-owned rail, port and pipeline company Transnet said on Tuesday it had introduced a number of solutions for the operational backlogs at the Port of Cape Town due to Covid-19,... 


Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan
Western Cape government calls on Gordhan to rescue Cape Town Port from Covid carnage
30th June 2020 By: News24Wire

The Western Cape Provincial Minister of Finance and Economic Opportunities, David Maynier, has called for Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan to urgently provide resources to resolve the... 


Urgent intervention required at Cape Town port, says Maynier
29th June 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

The efficient and effective performance of the Port of Cape Town is critical to economic recovery and growth for the Western Cape, the province’s Finance and Economic Opportunities Minister David... 


Durban car terminal sets new record
Durban car terminal sets new record
26th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Durban Car Terminal (DCT) has broken its handling record for two years running, with exports and transhipments playing a key role in the latest achievement.   The terminal handled more 526 000... 


Collaborative effort to unblock chronic congestion at SA’s busiest port
Collaborative effort to unblock chronic congestion at SA’s busiest port
19th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

New equipment, improved access roads, synchronised, longer operating hours and a truck booking system are all in the works for the heavily congested Port of Durban, says Transnet National Ports... 


Collaborative effort to unblock chronic congestion at SA’s busiest port
Collaborative effort to unblock chronic congestion at SA’s busiest port
19th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

New equipment, improved access roads, synchronised, longer operating hours and a truck booking system are all in the works for the heavily congested Port of Durban, says Transnet National Ports... 


Transnet investigates mobile crane fire at Durban terminal
Transnet investigates mobile crane fire at Durban terminal
20th May 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has reported an incident whereby a mobile harbour crane caught fire at the Durban terminal, early in the morning on May 20. No injuries were sustained and the crane... 


Port of Durban decongestion efforts bearing fruit
20th May 2020

The first green shoots are emerging from various initiatives undertaken by the multidisciplinary Port of Durban Decongestion Task Team in recent months to relieve traffic pressure and congestion in... 


TPT reports fatality at Durban Container Terminal Pier 1
28th April 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Terminal operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) on April 24 reported the fatality of a 47-year-old male port worker at the reefer yard of the Durban Container Terminal Pier 1 the previous night.... 


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Cape Town Container Terminal acquires four new straddle carriers
14th April 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) – one of 19 Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) – has acquired four new-generation straddle carriers. The investment is aimed at mitigating against the impact of... 


Cape Town Container Terminal receives four new straddle carriers
13th April 2020

The Cape Town Container Terminal [CTCT], one of 19 Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) – has acquired four new-generation straddle carriers. The investment is aimed at mitigating against the impact of... 


PE car terminal scores 96% in Volkswagen audit
PE car terminal scores 96% in Volkswagen audit
8th April 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Port Elizabeth Car Terminal has aced the Volkswagen group’s global quality audit, scoring 96% across sections such as export processes, housekeeping, security, vehicle handling, as well as... 


Copperbelt miners turn to Tanzania as S African lockdown hits ports
7th April 2020 By: Reuters

South Africa's strict coronavirus lockdown has caused miners to divert copper from the country's ports to others in Africa, with Dar es Salaam the clear winner, sources told Reuters. Authorities in... 


Transnet scales back to only essential services, operations
27th March 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

In line with government’s implementation of a three-week lockdown of the country to reduce the spread of the Covid-19 virus, State-owned entity Transnet will be scaling down its transportation... 


TPT invests R2bn to replace ageing equipment
2nd March 2020

In response to industry calls for equipment that will improve performance across its operations, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has invested R2-billion to replace aging equipment this calendar year.... 


TPT boosts equipment capabilities with R2bn investment
13th February 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has already invested R2-billion to replace ageing equipment during the 2020 calendar year in response to industry calls for equipment that will improve performance... 


Transnet sets new reefer loading record
29th January 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet Port Terminals has broken an all-time record by loading 1 665 reefers of South African grapes, blueberries and plums destined for Europe, aboard the Santa Clara, owned by logistics company... 


Mobile ship loaders being assembled at Saldanha terminal
ELB progresses with ship loader assembly in Saldanha
29th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ELB Engineering Services is assembling two mobile ship loaders, which it supplied to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), at the Saldanha Bay multipurpose terminal. The ship loaders, which feature... 


Mobile ship loaders being assembled at Saldanha terminal
ELB progresses with ship loader assembly in Saldanha
14th November 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ELB Engineering Services is assembling two mobile ship loaders, which it supplied to Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), at the Saldanha Bay multipurpose terminal. The ship loaders, which feature... 


ELB assembling two mobile ship loaders at Transnet Port Terminals’ Saldanha Multi-Purpose Terminal
14th November 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ELB Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd (ELB) is pleased to announce its involvement in the assembling of two ship loaders for Transnet Port Terminals, after initially being awarded the contract to... 


Providing the human touch to machines
30th August 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

While South Africa is preparing for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0), international organisations are already bracing for Industry 5.0. This fifth wave of industrial innovation will... 


Brits inland terminal moved 100 000 t of chrome in June
22nd July 2019 By: Marleny Arnoldi

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals’ (TPT’s) Pendoring inland terminal, in Brits, exceeded its monthly average throughput, moving 100 000 t of chrome, in June. TPT said in a statement on Monday... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
31st May 2019 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet has said that its contractor, CMI Emtateni Joint Venture, has terminated its R4.2-billion contract for a megaproject to create deeper berths at the Durban Container Terminal. 


Durban car terminal achieves a new milestone
Durban car terminal achieves a new milestone
15th May 2019 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Durban Car Terminal has broken a South African record, handling over 500 000 fully built units (FBUs) in the 2018/19 financial year. “A combination of a shift in the operating model, improved... 


TPT activates disaster management plan following heavy rains, flooding
24th April 2019 By: Simone Liedtke

Transnet Port Terminals has activated its disaster management plan following the recent heavy rains and flooding that has impacted terminal operations at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT), as... 


TPT sets its focus on African port concession opportunities
5th April 2019 By: Shirley le Guern

State-owned Transnet aims, through its Transnet International Holdings entity, to leverage its expertise to secure port concessions across the African continent. Transnet Port Terminals (TPT)... 


TPT CE stresses need for faster turnarounds of vessels, trains
5th April 2019 By: Shirley le Guern

It would no longer be business as usual at the Port of Durban, Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CE Nozipho Sithole told the Transport Forum’s special interest group meeting, in Durban, on Thursday.... 


Transnet group executive of new business growth and diversification Herbert Msagala
Transnet execs seek balance between efficiency improvements, growth opportunities
5th April 2019 By: Shirley le Guern

It is not about pouring concrete and spending, it is a war of efficiency, Transnet group executive of new business growth and diversification Herbert Msagala told a select special interest group... 


Durban Container Terminal: Pier 2 North Quay berth deepening project, South Africa
Durban Container Terminal: Pier 2 North Quay berth deepening project, South Africa
30th November 2018 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet has said it will stop the R7-billion project to deepen berths at the container terminal in Durban until a dispute over the awarding of a contract is resolved. 


TPT, AFGRI to enter concessions for port terminals
21st November 2018 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) will enter into a 15-year concession agreement with AFGRI Operations for the operation and maintenance of landside operations. The agreement will focus on two... 


New pan-African trade bloc holds much promise for SA business
New pan-African trade bloc holds much promise for SA business
16th November 2018 By: Rebecca Campbell

From March 17 to March 21 this year, African Heads of State and Government held an Extraordinary Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. This was the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) Assembly... 


New pan-African trade bloc holds much promise for SA business
New pan-African trade bloc holds much promise for SA business
16th November 2018 By: Rebecca Campbell

From March 17 to March 21 this year, African Heads of State and Government held an Extraordinary Summit in Kigali, Rwanda. This was the 10th Extraordinary Summit of the African Union (AU) Assembly... 


Tau Morwe
Transnet veteran Morwe steps in as acting CEO for next six months
6th November 2018 By: Terence Creamer

Freight logistics group Transnet has appointed Tau Morwe as acting CEO for the six-month period from November 1, 2018, to April 30, 2019. The appointment has been approved by Public Enterprises... 


TPT awarded multipurpose terminal depot licences
28th March 2017 By: Natasha Odendaal

The South African Revenue Service has granted Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) new depot licences for all its multipurpose terminals (MPTs) for the packing and unpacking of containers for all... 


TFR introduces shuttle service between Ngqura, Port Elizabeth terminals
12th December 2016 By: Anine Kilian

State-owned Transnet Freight Rail’s (TFR’s) Containers and Automotive business unit, in collaboration with Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and TFR Cape Channel, has introduced a new inter-terminal... 


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