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Transnet 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 liquid bulk and cold storage terminal partners. The City of Cape Town has welcomed the move, alongside Transnet's R3.4-billion capital investment, with research suggesting a more efficient port could unlock about R6-billion in additional exports and support nearly 20 000 jobs.
Phillips defends R129-billion capex plan, targets overchargingAddressing the SAPICS conference, CEO Michelle Phillips said the "Reinvent for Growth" turnaround plan is delivering results, with freight rail volumes forecast to rise about 4.7% between FY26/27 and FY27/28, though Transnet Freight Rail remains 3.16-million tons behind its 180-million-ton target. She outlined a R129.1-billion five-year capex programme, mostly for sustaining reliability, and said Transnet has blacklisted seven suppliers and dismissed employees for overcharging and collusion, while spending almost R5-billion yearly on security against cable theft and sabotage.
Vehicle export volumes improve through Transnet terminalsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa, at Toyota's Hilux line-off in Durban, noted Transnet's vehicle terminals in Durban, Gqeberha and East London handled more than 792 000 fully built vehicles in the ten months to February, the highest productivity levels in recent years, citing improved rail and port performance.
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South African iron-ore miner Kumba Iron Ore says it continues to remain resilient despite the heaviest rainfall in many decades having impacted on its mines, in the Northern Cape, in the quarter...
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....
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has extended the term of State-owned Transnet's board of directors by six months to January 11, 2027, or until the appointment process for the new board is...
Transnet has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders that participated in an earlier request for qualification (RFQ) process relating to the creation of a railways...
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has raised concern about the high level of tender cancellations, which it believes is having a negative impact on the construction market, as well as on meeting...
Menar Ports & Rail (MPR) has stressed the importance of practical rail modernisation, efficient maintenance practices and skills development as key enablers of South Africa's rail recovery and...
As part of its intensified drive to combat fraud, theft and corruption across its business, State-owned Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) says it has successfully applied to the National Treasury for...
Hundreds of supply chain professionals from across Africa and around the world will convene in Cape Town this month to learn, share knowledge and network at the annual SAPICS Conference. Now in its...
The Zululand Energy Terminal (ZET), which is aiming to build South Africa’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal at the Port of Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal, has signed heads of...
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has indicated that he intends approaching Cabinet in the coming weeks to seek approval to extend concessional electricity tariffs similar to...
Zululand Energy Terminal and ExxonMobil South Africa LNG, an affiliate of ExxonMobil, signed a heads of agreement to advance the project on June 17, 2026.
Infrastructure South Africa (ISA) has raised concern about the high level of tender cancellations, which it believes is having a negative impact on the construction market, as well as on meeting...
Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence...
Transnet has issued a formal request for proposals (RFP) to two shortlisted bidders that participated in an earlier request for qualification (RFQ) process relating to the creation of a railways...
Taking place from 19 to 22 July 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, this year's event marks a major milestone as SAPICS celebrates its 60th anniversary of advancing supply chain excellence...
NEW TIPPLER: A R4-billion infrastructure expansion at the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, which included the installation of a new tippler (pictured), has been completed. The investment milestone was...
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...
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