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Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a request for proposals for private sector partners to redevelop and operate the Port of Cape Town's multipurpose terminal under a 25-year concession, following earlier calls for the liquid bulk and cold storage terminals. The City of Cape Town, backed by Western Cape government research pointing to about R6-billion in additional exports and nearly 20 000 jobs from greater port efficiency, welcomes the move alongside Transnet's R3.4-billion in capital investment.
Transnet CEO defends turnaround plan, targets procurement abuseSpeaking at the SAPICS 2026 conference, Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips said the "Reinvent for Growth" strategy is stabilising freight rail volumes and improving port terminal performance, with a R129.1-billion five-year capex programme, mostly for sustaining reliability. She said Transnet has blacklisted seven suppliers and dismissed staff over price collusion, while freight rail remains 3.16-million tonnes behind its 180-million-ton target, and security costs to combat cable theft and sabotage run to almost R5-billion a year.
Cape Town port posts sharp turnaround-time gainsTNPA says container ship turnaround time at Cape Town fell from 103 hours in 2023/24 to 74 hours in 2025/26, averaging 58 hours so far in 2026/27, while anchorage waiting times dropped from 127 to 79 hours, with container volumes up 6.5% and break bulk up 25.5% year-on-year.
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South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is seeking a new private terminal operator for the Duncan Dock Precinct, one of two multi-purpose terminals at the Port of Cape Town. The...
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The City of Cape Town welcomes State-owned Transnet's call for private sector partners to upgrade and operate the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Cape Town. Transnet’s request for proposals is...
More than 500 supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world have convened for the annual event that is hosted by supply chain industry body SAPICS and enables supply chain...
Transnet group CEO Michelle Phillips says the State-owned rail, ports and pipeline logistics group is putting measures in place to ensure that it no longer over-pays for goods and services....
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it has recorded “significant operational improvements” at the Port of Cape Town, with progress in terminal performance, reduced ship turnaround time...
The increased interest in mining, to fulfil global minerals demand, has initiated the establishment of crucial logistics corridors as well as achieved a boost in investment in power projects in...
The world is facing a series of interlinked crises, with economic fluctuations, regional and global conflicts, resource constraints and growing environmental risks, and these disruptions are...
The City of Cape Town again calls for State-owned Transnet to accelerate initiatives to improve efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town. South Africa cannot afford a port that underperforms, and all...
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy reports that Transnet is preparing to release request for proposal (RFP) documents for three large private sector participation (PSP) projects in 2026, including...
The current recovery process at Transnet must be seen as a transition period, with the rail and port entity’s long-term goal being to reach a state of reliability and sustainability, says Transnet...
Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) development finance arm EIB Global has extended a €350-million loan to State-owned transport and logistics company Transnet....
South Africa’s road, rail and port networks remain under strain, with each part of the system facing operational and infrastructure challenges. Roads continue to carry most freight as rail...
Multilateral finance institution the European Investment Bank’s (EIB’s) development finance arm EIB Global has extended a €350-million loan to State-owned transport and logistics company Transnet....
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