DCT Pier 1 plays a central role in South Africa’s citrus export operations, serving as a key gateway for cargo moving from inland production regions to global markets. With a Pier 1 design capacity of about 0.7 million TEUs annually as part of the broader Durban container hub, the terminal […]
In the spirit of Transport Month, TPT highlights the importance of RoRo vessels, the movers of mobility. Operating at Durban, Port Elizabeth, Cape Town and East London terminals, these ships carry vehicles, heavy machinery, and trucks that power both local roads and international markets. By enabling automotive exports and imports, […]
As the 2024/25 financial year comes to a close, the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) remains focused on increasing productivity and supporting Transnet’s recovery plan. While the terminal faced significant challenges in February, including adverse weather delays and 289.37 of operational hours lost, CTCT has shown resilience. Despite these hurdles, […]
The Port Elizabeth Car Terminal marked a major milestone when it handled Vessel Höegh Aurora on its first call to Africa. This advanced cargo-handling vessel, with a capacity of 9 100 vehicles, discharged 1 966 imported vehicles from the Bremerhaven and Santander ports in Germany and Spain, respectively. “Welcoming Höegh […]
It’s Here! Our brand-new Liebherr Ship-to-Shore Crane has officially arrived at PE Container Terminal. With state-of-the-art tech like anti-sway and twin-lifting mechanisms, this crane is ready to take the Container Terminal’s operations to the next level. Celebrations were in full swing as the team welcomed this game-changer. Watch video below: […]
The TPT Exco had the opportunity and honor to board the SA Agulhas II as it arrived at the Port of Port Elizabeth on the 16th May. This was part of the SA Agulhas II Open Day that is scheduled for today 17 May and tomorrow 18 May 2024, in […]
Port Elizabeth Breakbulk Terminal has emerged as a gateway in facilitating the Country’s clean energy initiative by handling components of the wind turbines for the first time in the Terminal. The components are destined for the Wolf Wind farm project in the Eastern Cape. Handling of wind turbines components for […]
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) celebrated with its key customers who form part of the Ore Users Forum (OUF) following a successful Stacker Reclaimer 4 project. The OUF is made up of Anglo American, Assmang, Sedibeng, and Afrimat. Kumba CEO Mpumi Zikalala expressed gratitude for the great collaboration with TPT and […]
