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Saldanha Bay iron ore terminal
Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal shuts for ten-day maintenance
29th September 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has announced that the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal’s ten-day planned maintenance shutdown started on September 28. Every year, the State-owned freight utility... 


Cape Town container, multipurpose terminals introduce truck booking system 
27th September 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Introducing a mandatory truck booking system at South Africa’s port terminal operations has yielded benefits that the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) and Cape Town Multipurpose Terminal (CTMPT)... 


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Derby optimistic port terminal operators will partner with Transnet at Durban and Ngqura
18th August 2021 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet CEO Portia Derby says the State-owned freight logistics utility has had initial engagements with some international terminal operators and shipping companies regarding the potential to... 


Transnet to lift force majeure at ports from August 2
30th July 2021 By: Simone Liedtke

State-owned Transnet will, with effect from August 2, lift the force majeure which was declared by Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) over the container terminals in the Ports of Cape Town, Durban,... 


Transnet Port Terminals' Navis operational
28th July 2021 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) on July 28 said its Navis customer links were now fully operational at all container terminals. "All stakeholders are expected to fully use the Navis... 


Poor port performance costing South Africa money, jobs 
23rd July 2021 By: Irma Venter

The time currently wasted at the Durban port, owing to poor performance and inefficiency, is having a direct impact on employment generation, poverty reduction and economic growth in South Africa,... 


The Port of Durban
Poor port performance costing South Africa money, jobs 
1st July 2021 By: Irma Venter

The time currently wasted at the Durban port owing to poor performance and inefficiency is having a direct impact on employment generation, poverty reduction and economic growth in South Africa,... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa – update
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa – update
14th May 2021 By: Sheila Barradas

Ten new diesel electric straddle carriers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. 


Ten straddle carriers arrive at Durban Container Terminal Pier 2
Durban container terminal takes delivery of ten more straddle carriers
11th May 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Ten new diesel electric straddle carriers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. State-owned freight utility Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) says this brings the number of new... 


TPT to deploy new version of container terminal operating system
11th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) will, later this month, launch a new version of its container terminal operating system Navis Sparcs N4. This latest version will set the new architectural... 


TPT developing Cargo Connect logistics app
7th May 2021 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is developing the Cargo Connect app, which will serve as a digital marketplace for logistics services in South Africa. The app will increase the logistics’... 


Ngqura Container Terminal mobilises to offload reefers in anticipation of citrus season
Ngqura Container Terminal mobilises to offload reefers in anticipation of citrus season
13th April 2021 By: Donna Slater

With South Africa’s citrus season looming and a global shortage of mobile refrigerated shipping containers (otherwise known as reefers), the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT), in Port Elizabeth, is... 


Transnet Port Terminals gearing up for successful citrus season
26th March 2021 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) says it is gearing up for another successful citrus season this year, following a 16% year-on-year increase in the volumes handled last year – the highest ever... 


A tech upgrade for the Ngqura container terminal
25th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Port users will soon experience an improved traffic flow of trucks as the tech-savvy Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) nears the completion of a R20 million upgrade of its automated gate system.... 


ATTENTION GIVEN
Port users and cargo owners commended developments made to the Transnet Port Terminals during the course of the year
Progress at Durban terminals commended
29th January 2021

State-owned freight logistics company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and network organisation Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) recently took stock of progress made to date at TPT’s... 


Saldanha Terminal acquires another dust suppressor
3rd November 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet Port Terminals' (TPT's) Iron Ore Saldanha Terminal has acquired and commissioned an additional machine to suppress dust. The investment is aimed at protecting the environment and... 


Transnet delivers solid results in the year ending 31 March 2020, despite challenging operational environment
Transnet delivers solid results in the year ending 31 March 2020, despite challenging operational environment
26th October 2020

Transnet reported an increase of 1,3% to R75,1 billion in revenue, supported by the weighted average tariff increase of 2,9%. The revenue increase was offset by a decline of 1,3% in rail freight... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
25th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Another eight new electric straddle carriers have arrived at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
11th September 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

Transnet has suspended the main marine contract for the project. 


TPT awards contract for a logistics app to connect South Africa’s supply chain
18th August 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Terminal operator Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) recently awarded a contract to global technology company TATA Consultancy Services (TCS) to develop a logistics platform that will enable the company... 


Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal loads over 15Mt of ore despite restrictions
11th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite operating under Covid-19 restrictions, Transnet Port Terminals’ (TPT’s) Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal (IOT) loaded 15.6-million tonnes in the first four months of the 2020/21 financial year,... 


Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
Durban port upgrade and expansion project, South Africa
7th August 2020 By: Sheila Barradas

The Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 has taken delivery of a further 13 electric straddle carriers, 


Western Cape government welcomes decongestion efforts at the Port of Cape Town
4th August 2020 By: Donna Slater

Following urgent action and interventions to decrease congestion and improve operations at the Port of Cape Town, the Western Cape provincial government has welcomed action taken through its... 


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... 


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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... 


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... 


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.... 


SOLUTIONS DELIVERED
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... 


Solutions delivered
Two new cranes delivered to Port Elizabeth terminal
3rd April 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal (PECT) has taken delivery of two new mobile harbour cranes from equipment manufacture Liebherr. “The arrival of these two modern cranes will ensure that our... 


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... 


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... 


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