Transnet scales back plans

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The global economic slowdown and lower oil price have obliged Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to slow down the pace of developing n...

Port community systems go global

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While the scope of port community systems remains national, at best, providers and developers of the networks are keen to use their experien...

New dredger for Durban

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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has commissioned a new dedicated grab hopper dredger for Durban. As reported previously (WorldCargo...

Ngqura commissions MoorMaster

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Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) newest container terminal, at the Port of Ngqura, will soon commission a Moor-Master automated ...

South Africa container numbers down

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Figures released by Transnet reveal an unexpected fall in the volume of containers handled by South African ports last year...

Transnet offers advice to KPA

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Kenya Ports Authority and Transnet National Ports Authority have signed an agreement under which TNPA will help KPA select an operator for t...

Transnet’s pan-African ambitions

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As well as a programme of improvements at home, South Africa’s transport utility is offering its services outside the country....

Transnet seeks port tariff hike

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Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), which runs South Africa’s main ports, is seeking to raise its tariffs in the 2014-15 fiscal year...

Transnet in tariff rebuff

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The Ports Regulator of South Africa has rejected an application for an average port tariff increase of 18.06% “for services and facilities...

New port mooted in Durban

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Widespread reports in South Africa suggest that Transnet is considering the development of a new port at Durban. The existing 3M TEU/year po...

Maria Ramos to step down

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After five years as head of South African transport utility Transnet, Maria Ramos has announced her resignation as chief executive...

South Africa looks to short sea mode

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South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Jeff Radebe, has revealed that a feasibility study into greater use of short sea shipping in the cou...