Transnet narrows down potential vendors for the Durban and Ngqura container ports

17 August 2022 Ten applicants have been selected for the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2), in KwaZulu-Natal, and an additional four for the Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT), in the Eastern Cape, by Transnet. To choose preferred bidders by February 2023, Transnet will now distribute a request for proposal (RFP) papers to the selected companies, […]

Transnet security now has arrest authority thanks to the Justice Minister

17 August 2022 As vital infrastructure is under attack by criminals, Ronald Lamola, minister of justice and correctional services, has authorized Transnet security officers to get peace officer status, giving them extra authority and enabling them to make arrests. “As peace officers, Transnet’s security officers will be able (to) exercise powers in terms of Chapter […]

To remain competitive globally, significant investment is required.

16 August 2022 According to a presentation at this month’s Southern African Transport Conference, South Africa’s ports are still far behind the most innovative and efficient maritime nations in the world. According to a demonstration by Leticia Grimmet of the Moses Kotane Institute, major fifth generation “Smart Ports” are already light years ahead in terms […]

IMPORTERS ARE EXPLORING FOR OTHER DEALERS

14 August 2022 – Beyond the pandemic-related challenges, importers continue to experience a variety of interruptions as pressure on global supply chains persists. Importers are increasingly looking to obtain goods and materials from alternative suppliers, says Michelle Horner, trade manager at SACO CFR. As she explained to Freight News, “this has been done in part […]

The Launch of a Competition by Maritime Giants to Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

12 August 2022, Six giants of the global maritime industry have teamed up to address concerns related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). The Maritime Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Innovation Lab 2022 is an open competition for interested participants (individuals, institutions, companies, students, etc.) to submit their ideas on addressing DEI in the maritime […]

Maritime Associates launches the Maritime Industry Transport Development Task Force Network

Durban, 11 August 2022 The launch of the Maritime Industry Transport Development Task Force Network (Network), which aims to encourage private sector participation in teaming up to propel the industry toward growth and economic development, took place yesterday. The recently built cruise terminal in the Port of Durban served as the official launch location for […]

In an effort to combat youth unemployment, TNPA engages its largest batch of interns.

Owing to Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) largest-ever recruitment effort, which was carried out across its port system to address the high rate of youth unemployment, around 288 South African graduates who are unemployed have started a two-year internship program. The young graduates, who are from a range of port cities and neighboring rural villages, […]

New Commercial Diving Regulations Intended to Advance Occupational Health and Safety

The Department of Employment and Labour regulates diving operations in the Republic of South Africa. Thus, the new regulations apply to all commercial diving operations and all persons engaged in commercial diving operations in the country or its territorial waters. Following the promulgation of the new commercial diving regulations on 20 May 2022, replacing the […]