Transnet National Ports Authority

[Media Statement] Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has published a Request for Information (RFI), calling on interested terminal operators to submit proposals for the refurbishment, financing, operation, maintenance, and hand-back of the Single Point Mooring (SPM) and Conventional Buoy Mooring (CBM) Marine Loading Facilities at the Port of Mossel Bay. The marine loading facilities are located offshore at the Port of Mossel Bay and are used to load and discharge petroleum products to meet liquid bulk customer demands and ensure security of supply for mainly the Garden Route and Southern Cape region. Click below to read more.

TNPA’s feature at the 2024 Ports & Customs Week Conference underlines its commitment to advancing port infrastructure development within its port cities. By presenting its infrastructure plans for the next five years across different regions, TNPA highlighted several major developments in execution, including the Deepening & Strengthening of N-Berth project at the Port of East London, the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Berth 203-205 Deepening at the Port of Durban, and the Refurbishment of Dry docks and Ship Repair Facilities at the Port of Cape Town. The insights shared on the initiatives reflect TNPA’s strategic intent to enhance port capabilities and support regional economic growth.

[Media Statement] Transnet National Ports Authority has appointed Grindrod South Africa (Pty) Ltd as the preferred bidder to develop and operate a container handling facility at the Port of Richards Bay, as part of plans to drive improved port efficiency and service levels. This development will enable an increase in the port’s container handling capacity from 50 000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to 200 000 TEUs per annum.

Speaking at Ports & Customs Week, Civil Engineer Phumelele Mthembu (Pr Eng) delivered a presentation on Transnet National Ports Authority ‘s (TNPA) investment in port infrastructure, discussing growth strategies and projects earmarked for TNPA's three regions. The conference coincides with Border Security Week, and provided an opportunity to highlight initiatives that TNPA is initiating to enhance security measures at the ports: intrusion detection, facial recognition, and automated perimeter systems. TNPAs participation in the conference demonstrates its resolve to provide world-class port facilities.

Join us as we participate at the annual Ports & Customs Week conference taking place at the Aha Gateway Hotel in Durban. Visit our stand at Umdoni 1-2, where our team is ready to engage with you on the Ports Authority infrastructure investment pipeline and ongoing new business development initiatives.

[Media Statement] To enable climate-resilient infrastructure at its Nelson Mandela Bay Ports, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued three Requests for Proposals for the construction of two Solar-Powered Seawater Desalination Plants and a Renewable Energy Power System.  These projects align with TNPA’s strategic plan to enhance sustainability in response to climate change and reduce energy costs across its commercial ports.  Click below to read more.

Port of Durban successfully closes a bumper cruise season. The 2023/24 cruise season proved to be a success as the Port of Durban exceeded its planned vessel calls by nearly 50% from the planned 33 vessels. This accentuates Transnet’s potential to contribute to economic development by showcasing South Africa’s attractive destinations to cruise tourists. Durban Tourism eThekwini Municipality EThekwini Maritime Cluster Click below to read more:

[Video Highlight] The recent arrival of the four new tugboats brings TNPA a step closer to executing its marine fleet renewal programme. This acquisition is part of TNPA's R1 billion investment in procuring seven tugboats for the Ports of Durban and East London equipped with the latest technology and improved bollard pull capacity. The move also contributes to the timely implementation of the Transnet-wide Recovery Plan, which focuses on improving the availability and reliability of critical equipment. https://lnkd.in/deQZE39G

[Media Statement] In line with Transnet’s focus on operational efficiency through the acquisition of reliable and fit-for-purpose equipment, Transnet National Ports Authority has taken delivery of the first four tugboats to boost marine fleet availability and shipping efficiencies at the ports of Durban and East London. Transnet SOC Ltd Read more here ⬇️

Transnet National Ports Authority has appointed Amulet Group Consortium as the preferred bidder to construct and operate its first 20 MW solar photovoltaics (PV) plant at the Port of Richards Bay. The construction of the plant is part of TNPA’s commitment to decarbonise its port operations under its Renewable Energy Purchase programme. Within this programme, TNPA plans to install an estimated 100 MW of renewable energy that will be implemented cumulatively across its South Africa’s eight commercial seaports. Click here, to read more : https://lnkd.in/gE2JBKPR