Total South Africa seeks to grow lubricants, retail fuel businesses

Total South Africa is looking to grow both its lubricants and retail fuel business as well as restart the offshore oil exploration that it put on hold in 2014, CEO Pierre-Yves Sachet said after a... 

Durban cruise terminal design will seek to integrate Zulu heritage

Transnet National Ports Authority and the KwaZulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) consortium officially signed an agreement in April that will see the construction of a R200-million-plus cruise terminal at... 

TNPA presents transformation and expansion strategy for Island View

A major shake-up within the Island View Precinct (IVP) in the port of Durban is expected after Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) began engaging tenants ahead of the implementation of its new... 

M&R Water, partner launch innovative wastewater treatment demo plant

Murray & Roberts Water (MRW), together with its European technology partner, Organica Water, on Wednesday launched an innovative, environment-friendly wastewater treatment plant that closely... 

Detailed design phase for R200m Durban cruise terminal to start this month

Transnet National Ports Authority and the KwaZulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) consortium on Monday officially signed an agreement that will see the construction of a R200-million-plus cruise terminal at... 

New research facility to unlock SA’s biomass-waste potential

The Department of Science and Technology and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Tuesday launched a R37.5-million Biorefinery Development Facility (BIDF) in Durban that... 

TNPA presents strategy to improve transformation at Island View Precinct

A major shake-up within the Island View Precinct (IVP) in the port of Durban is expected after Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) began engaging tenants ahead of the implementation of its new... 

New research facility to unlock economic potential of South Africa’s biomass waste

The Department of Science and Technology and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) on Tuesday launched a R37.5-million Biorefinery Development Facility (BIDF) in Durban that... 

The Lion Match Company’s extra-long match epitomises its growth push

The Lion Match Company, which is making massive inroads into the local fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) space, has begun 2018 with the roll out of a new extra-long safety match. This, according to... 

Transnet Freight Rail accepts delivery of first TRAXX Class 23 E locomotives

Transnet Freight Rail on Thursday formally accepted the first of 460 TRAXX Class 23 E locomotives at the Transnet Engineering head office, in Durban. To date, 15 locomotives are in the final stages... 

TPT unveils locally assembled diesel-electric straddle carriers

State-owned freight transport company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) on Tuesday unveiled 23 locally assembled diesel-electric straddle carriers at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2, marking an... 

Transnet Freight Rail accepts delivery of the first TRAXX Class 23 E locomotives

Transnet Freight Rail on Thursday formally accepted the first of 460 TRAXX Class 23 E locomotives at the Transnet Engineering head office, in Durban. To date, 15 locomotives are in the final stages... 

Transnet mulling options for improving Durban port efficiencies

Improving ship turnaround times, implementing a scheduling system to alleviate crippling truck congestion at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) and rescheduling construction of the Durban Dig Out... 

Transnet mulls options to improve Durban port efficiencies

Improving ship turnaround times, implementing a scheduling system to alleviate crippling truck congestion at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) and rescheduling construction of the Durban Dig Out... 

Durban port takes delivery of Umbilo tug

“Made for Durban in Durban” is how Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Richard Vallihu described the Umbilo, the latest tug to be launched in Durban recently. The sixth to roll off the... 

Preferred bidder for R215m Durban cruise terminal selected

KwaZulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) – a joint venture between MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and its black empowerment partner, Africa Armada Consortium – has been... 

Preferred bidder for R215m Durban cruise terminal finally selected

KwaZulu Cruise Terminal (KCT) – a joint venture between MSC Cruises, a subsidiary of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, and its black empowerment partner, Africa Armada Consortium – has been... 

Durban port takes delivery of Umbilo tug

“Made for Durban in Durban” is how Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) CEO Richard Vallihu described the Umbilo, the latest tug to be launched in Durban, on Friday. The sixth to roll off the... 

EU commits to assisting with infrastructure delivery in Africa

The European Union (EU) is engaging with key stakeholders in Africa to ascertain the development pipeline and to identify the constraints to delivery of and investment in successful infrastructural... 

Conducive environment needed to attract infrastructure investment

Development finance institutions, banks and private investors are collectively sitting on trillions of dollars in capital that could be invested into African infrastructure projects if they were... 

EU commits to assist in infrastructure delivery in Africa

The European Union (EU) is engaging with key stakeholders in Africa to ascertain the development pipeline and to identify the constraints to delivery of and investment in successful infrastructural... 

African countries must create conducive environment to attract more infrastructure investment

Development finance institutions, banks and private investors are collectively sitting on trillions of dollars in capital that could be invested into African infrastructure projects if they were... 

South African industry at a crossroads

The local automotive industry is at a crossroads and the timing of the inaugural National Association of Automobile Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) show, in Durban, came at a critical... 

Davies outlines importance of auto industry to future of manufacturing

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has stressed that South Africa does not have the luxury to stop supporting its automotive sector, as has been the case in Australia, where the industry has... 

Naacam urges vehicle makers to pursue regionalisation

South African automotive manufacturers need to drive a strong regionalisation strategy in Africa, according to National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa... 

Mindset, technology changes needed to operate ports of the future

Current ways of operating ports and port cities are not viable or sustainable and a complete change in mindset, technology and skills would be needed in the very near future, Norton Rose Fulbright... 

Transnet calls for effective overarching transport policy

Transnet cannot foot the entire R400-billion bill for logistics infrastructure alone. At least 25% should come from the private sector, which has sufficient funds “sitting and being lazy” on its... 

South African maritime industry set to grow, but challenges remain

South Africa is in a unique position to leverage substantial opportunities within the maritime industry but needs greater buy-in from industry participants.This was the message from South African... 

South African automotive industry at a crossroads

The local automotive industry is at a crossroads and the timing of the inaugural National Association of Automobile Component and Allied Manufacturers (Naacam) show, in Durban, came at a critical... 

Automotive industry key to future of South Africa’s manufacturing industry – Davies

Trade and Industry Minister Dr Rob Davies has stressed that South Africa does not have the luxury to stop supporting its automotive sector, as has been the case in Australia, where the industry has... 

Regionalisation strategy needed for South African automotive manufacturers to grow

South African automotive manufacturers need to drive a strong regionalisation strategy in Africa, according to National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers of South Africa... 

Mindset, technology changes needed to operate ports of the future

Current ways of operating ports and port cities are not viable or sustainable and a complete change in mindset, technology and skills would be needed in the very near future, Norton Rose Fulbright... 

Transnet calls for private sector support in funding South Africa’s logistics infrastructure

Transnet cannot foot the entire R400-billion bill for logistics infrastructure alone. At least 25% should come from the private sector, which has sufficient funds “sitting and being lazy” on its... 

South African maritime industry set to grow, but challenges remain

South Africa is in a unique position to leverage substantial opportunities within the maritime industry but needs greater buy-in from industry participants.This was the message from South African... 

Transporters at odds with TPT over ‘appointment only’ system at Durban port

The trucking fraternity has not taken kindly to an announcement on Friday by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) that it will impose an appointment only system for trucks at the Pier 2 Container Port... 

Transporters disagree with implementation of appointment only system at Durban terminal

The trucking fraternity has not taken kindly to an announcement on Friday by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) that it will impose an appointment only system for trucks at the Pier 2 Container Port... 

TNPA launches newest tug, the Ukhozi

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and Southern African Shipyards (SAS) on Monday launched a fifth new tug, the Ukhozi, in Durban. TNPA CEO Richard Vallihu told guests at the launch ceremony... 

eThekwini seeks private investment around public-transport corridor

The eThekwini municipality is rezoning the land associated with the first phase of the R22-billion GO!Durban integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN) and is actively courting private... 

GO!Durban discusses potential of partnerships with eThekwini businesses

The eThekwini municipality is rezoning the land associated with the first phase of the R22-billion GO!Durban integrated rapid public transport network (IRPTN) and is actively courting private... 

Coke’s upgraded Durban plant on stream in time for festive demand

The R205-million upgrade to the Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) plant in the Phoenix Industrial Park in Durban and the replacement of a seventies packing line, has come on stream just in...