Concerns have been raised over leaking fuel and waste after a steamer, that has been idle for two years, sank off the Red Sea port of Suakin on Monday. According […]
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Port of Cape Town gets new manager to whip it into shape
The Transnet National Ports Authority has made a few appointments for various port manager positions including the appointment of Port of Cape Town’s first black female manager, Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana, who takes over the reins from Sipho Nzuza. Dweba-Kwetana […]
Africa’s first dredging simulator unveiled
Africa’s first ever dredging simulator has been launched in the port city of Durban. It is the result of collaboration between Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), the Transnet Maritime School […]
Durban Port Operators Awarded
Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) inaugural Port of Durban Customer Awards acknowledged outstanding terminal operators for their role in the success of South Africa’s busiest commercial seaport. Licenced operators were […]
Transnet forging ahead with MDS
Transnet continues to pursue its R340-R380 billion infrastructure investment programme – the Market Demand Strategy (MDS) - aimed at strengthening the country’s railway, ports and pipelines infrastructure. To support the […]
TPT welcomes Terberg Haulers
Transnet Port Terminals has welcomed new Terberg Haulers at the Durban Container Terminal. The state-of-the-art equipment valued at R23.4 million is expected to make a significant impact on improving operational […]
Ngqura Container Terminal wins PMR Africa Award
On 29 July 2024 Transnet Port Terminal’s Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) was recognised for their outstanding contribution to the Eastern Cape region. The PMR Africa Awards were held at Running […]
Manganese volume growth assisted by PE terminal innovation
Since 2013 there has been steady growth in global crude steel production, which drives Manganese alloys demand. According to a report released by the International Manganese Institute, in 2014 and […]
MT Lefkas joins SA ships register
The Port of Port Elizabeth is the proud home port of a third ship to be registered on the South African Ships Register. This marks another step in South Africa’s […]
Cape terminals gear up for wind, reefer peaks
Transnet Port Terminals’ Cape Town Management recently accepted the opportunity to swap the four Terex Diesel Electric Straddle Carriers for six Kalmar Diesel Hydraulic Straddle Carriers with the Durban Container […]