The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says work to transform the Port of Ngqura into a new petroleum trading hub for Southern Africa, is progressing steadily. According to TNPA, construction on the new Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo (OTGC) tank...
Port Nolloth, located on the north-western coast of South Africa, now boasts new infrastructure following a R39 million rehabilitation project by the Transnet National Ports Authority. The infrastructure upgrade was carried out over 14 months by...
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) recently launched its penultimate tug as part of its R1.4 billion, nine-tug construction contract. The tugs, which are being built by Southern African Shipyards in Durban, will be deployed to ports around...
Transnet’s interim results for the six months ending September 2017 show that the company’s net profit for the period is up by more than 230% compared to the previous year. According to the company the results were driven by improved operational...
The detail design for the refurbishment of the 500-ton Mossel Bay slipway and sideslip facility is currently underway following the appointment of a service provider by Transnet National Ports Authority. According to acting Port Manager at the Port...
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has been working overtime to clean up bags of plastic pellets thrown into the sea as a result of the mega storm that lashed parts of the KwaZulu-Natal province earlier this month. The bags of plastic pellets...
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) declared 80% of the navigable area of the Port of Durban safe for marine operations following disruptions caused by inclement weather experienced this week. “We are extremely appreciative of the...
Transnet National Ports Authority has suspended all vessel movements in the Port of Durban due to inclement weather. The inclement weather is also expected to disrupt operations at the Port of Richards Bay. Transnet’s marine services team and...
A new open-access liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) plant was opened this week at the Port of Saldanha on the West Coast of South Africa. The 30-year contract for the planning, construction and operation of the terminal was awarded to Sunrise Energy, a...
