Transnet’s Integrated Port Management System (IPMS), has been rolled out at the Richard’s Bay port. All eight commercial ports across South Africa’s coastline are now using the R79 million web-based system. Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA)...
What does Accenture see in the development of port infrastructure projects in Africa? Developing economies accounted for 61% of all world sea-borne trade (all forms of cargo) from 2006 to 2013. For developed economies, this was 34 percent. Africa’s...
According to Accenture, there is an opportunity to invest in automation in a significant manner in Africa, especially in terms of sea-side and land-side handling equipment. It says this would help thwart some of the challenges faced from a talent...
According to Accenture, port productivity is based on two main factors: terminal infrastructure, and processes and governance mechanisms. It says while terminal infrastructure challenges can be resolved through automation and capital investment;...
