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Shipping container
100 000 containers now stuck outside three SA ports - as new penalties and price hikes loom
29th November 2023 By: News24Wire

In recent weeks, container ships have been bypassing the congested and delay-ridden Cape Town harbour to berth at the Port of Port Elizabeth in Gqeberha and the Ngqura (Coega) port, reports the... 


An image showing Road Freight Association CEO Gavin Kelly
RFA, SAAFF, Hume reiterate concern about South Africa’s logistics performance
28th November 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Representative organisation the Road Freight Association (RFA) emphasises that the deterioration of South Africa’s ports and rail has been a slow, continued process over at least ten years, and... 


Containers on a ship at sea
South Africa seeks re-election to council of global shipping regulator
28th November 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced that it has launched a campaign to get South Africa re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), for the period... 


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Loadshedding and port congestion make headlines
24th November 2023

Creamer Media editor Terence Creamer discusses the lagging procurement of new electricity generation and addition of crucial grid infrastructure, as well as the dire situation at Transnet's ports... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa talks tough over Transnet incompetence as ports nightmare rages on
24th November 2023 By: News24Wire

President Cyril Ramaphosa vowed that Transnet would shed itself of incompetence and address the major backlogs at the country's ports. If not, it could see the economy continue to bleed. On... 


The Port of East London
Stefanutti named preferred bidder for East London port N-berth deepening, strengthening project
22nd November 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has chosen multidisciplinary construction group Stefanutti Stocks as the preferred bidder for work package one of the Port of East London’s N-berth... 


South African Association of Freight Forwarders CEO Juanita Maree
SAAFF warns of rising port-congestion costs
22nd November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) estimates that the current congestion at South Africa’s ports is costing at least R124-million a day in direct and indirect costs. With... 


The Durban Container Terminal
No ‘overnight’ solution to vessel congestion at Durban container terminal
20th November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The prevailing backlog of ships at anchorage outside the country’s largest container terminal is currently forecast to be cleared only by the end of February amid persistent equipment shortages and... 


TNPA issues Eol for small, medium-scale LNG imports
17th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published an expression of interest (EoI) document to determine market appetite for small- to medium-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports through... 


The Moody's logo
Moody’s places Transnet on review for ratings downgrade
14th November 2023 By: News24Wire

Moody’s Investors Service has placed Transnet on review for a potential credit ratings downgrade due to concerns over liquidity and refinancing risks for the struggling state-owned freight, port... 


Trevor Manuel
Africa must do more to advance its own development – Manuel
10th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

Africa's business sector and governments must push harder in addressing the challenges facing the continent, as the biggest threat to its development is complacency, said insurance and investment... 


Image of City of Cape Town Economic Growth MMC James Vos 
Transnet expects 175 vessel calls as cruise liner season opens
9th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it expects 175 vessel calls at South African port cities in the 2023/24 cruise liner season, which opened earlier this month. The vessels are expected... 


Transnet, deciduous fruit industry cooperating to improve export season logistics performance
8th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned Transnet and its subsidiary organisations are engaging weekly with various fruit industry organisations, namely Hortgro, the South African Table Grape Industry and the Fresh Produce... 


A TFR locomotive
Indebted Transnet rolls over R7bn loans for four months
8th November 2023 By: Bloomberg

Transnet rolled over R7-billion of debt due this week until March, giving the South African State-owned port and rail company relief for four months. The bonds, which were due November 6, were... 


The Vasco da Gama cruise ship
Port Elizabeth port to welcome 37 560 passengers as cruise season starts
8th November 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The arrival of cruise ship the Vasco da Gama at the Port of Port Elizabeth marked the start of the 2023/24 cruise season in Gqeberha, and the city expects to welcome to its shores 37 560 passengers... 


image of the Port of Cape Town
Port of Cape Town agricultural exports heading for a crisis, warns Western Cape govt
7th November 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Western Cape is heading for an export crisis at the end of the year, warns Western Cape Finance and Economic Opportunities Minister Mireille Wenger. “With the good rains we have experienced,... 


Satellite-based maritime monitoring system for South Africa being developed by company
7th November 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African space infrastructure company SCS Space is mobilising the country’s space engineering supply chain to build a satellite-based service to monitor South Africa’s maritime domain, company... 


The Durban port
Shipping giants hit SA containers with congestion charges amid massive delays at ports
7th November 2023 By: News24Wire

Shipping giants Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) and Maersk have announced a costly fee for congested vessels this December due to severe delays at South African ports.  In its announcement,... 


Rail line
Cabinet likely to consider freight logistics roadmap in February - Ntshavheni
6th November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

The Department of Transport is undertaking a two-part consultation programme on the Roadmap for the Freight Logistics System in South Africa ahead of Cabinet approval, which is unlikely before... 


Warehouse shelves with boxes on them
Company opens high-tech warehouse in Cameroon
3rd November 2023

Integrated logistics company A.P Moller–Maersk, commonly referred to as Maersk, opened the doors to a brand-new and technology-driven warehousing and distribution (W&D) facility in Douala, Cameroon... 


A new battery powered Toypta forklift being driven by a woman in PPE
Battery-operated forklifts offer sustainability in warehousing
3rd November 2023

As the world looks towards a more sustainable future, more businesses are being guided by regulations to reduce carbon emissions. For example, in applications such as food storage and handling,... 


A locomotive operated by TFR
Transnet urged to engage before presenting a R100bn bail-out ‘invoice’
1st November 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has not “closed the door” on Transnet’s move to secure a reported R100-billion in balance-sheet support to assist with its recently released turnaround plan.... 


European Space Agency cofunds autonomous shipping project
European Space Agency cofunds autonomous shipping project
30th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

A project that seeks to guarantee uninterrupted data connectivity at sea should be able to boost the shipping industry’s ability to deploy safe and accurate autonomous shipping technology.... 


TP Nchocho
TP Nchocho appointed chair of inaugural TNPA board
30th October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Outgoing Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) CEO Tshokolo Petrus (TP) Nchocho has been appointed chairperson of the inaugural Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) board. Nchocho, who... 


Image of the Port of Durban
Transnet Ports to weigh interest in small- to medium-scale LNG imports
30th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published an expression of interest (EoI) document to determine market appetite for small- to medium-scale liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports through... 


Floating tankers line up off South Africa to ensure diesel power
27th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

South Africa is using ships to store diesel as part of an effort to ensure supply to run generators and reduce electricity outages that have crimped the economy. Diesel-fired turbines typically... 


wind turbines being offloaded from ship
Wind turbine consignment arrives at Saldanha Multi-Purpose Terminal
27th October 2023 By: Darren Parker

The Saldanha Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT), managed by Transnet Port Terminals, is playing a strategic role in discharging imported wind turbine components that will go towards building 32 wind... 


Photo of Terence Creamer
Transnet unveils recovery plan
27th October 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the background to Transnet's proposed recovery plan; some of the key components of this plan; and if Transnet is likely to get the support it is... 


Broad-based strain evident in the logistics sector, Ctrack index shows
27th October 2023 By: Irma Venter

The Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (CTFI) retreated further during August, to an index level of 118.8, the lowest since February, when it was at 116.7.  This represents a 1.5% decrease. It is... 


Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu
Transnet’s recovery plan premised on securing govt capital injection
26th October 2023 By: Terence Creamer

Absent an equity injection or debt relief from government, Transnet chairperson Andile Sangqu says the State-owned entity will not be able to deliver on what he described as a “credible” recovery... 


An Eskom logo
Top bond investor slams South Africa bid to fix State firms
24th October 2023 By: Bloomberg

Futuregrowth Asset Management, a South African money manager overseeing more than R190-billion of fixed-income assets, says the government’s draft legislation meant to address inefficiencies at... 


Containers at the Durban port
TNPA issues RFI for potential hydrogen initiatives at South Africa’s ports
23rd October 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

In support of South Africa’s transition to a low-carbon economy, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for information (RFI) for the development of a terminal facility and... 


SAPIA executive director Avhapfani Tshifularo
Sapia welcomes appointment of new TNPA board
18th October 2023 By: Schalk Burger

The South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has welcomed the appointment of an inaugural board of directors for the Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) and has assured the TNPA... 


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