Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a division of state-owned logistics company Transnet SOC, is once again warning the public against scams promising employment with the company in exchange for payment. Job seekers are still paying money to fraudsters in the belief that they will be employed by Transnet. They are being scammed by unknown persons, using information from legitimate Transnet vacancy ads and requesting payment to secure the advertised positions. Ngqura Port Manager, … [Read more...] about TNPA Warns Public Against Job Scams
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Celebrating 1 million hours of safety
Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura celebrated 1 million hours of work without a disabling injury. This achievement does not only confirm a safe working environment to employees, but also to customers - safely guiding their vessels in the port, despite adverse weather conditions often experienced in the windy city. “We are proud to have clinched an award at the National TNPA Safety Competition recently for achieving a Disabling Injury Frequency Rate (DIFR) of zero for … [Read more...] about Celebrating 1 million hours of safety
Transnet Takes Action Against Nqura Strikers
On 14 July 2019 Transnet SOC Ltd advised all stakeholders that they had obtained a court interdict to stop the illegal strike action by employees at the Ngqura Container Terminal. The interdict orders workers to increase performance levels at the port, which has been the subject of a 'go-slow' strike action over the past two weeks and was issued to all operational employees employed at the Nqura Container Terminal situated within the Coega Development Zone, Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela … [Read more...] about Transnet Takes Action Against Nqura Strikers
Celebrating Nqura’s First
The Port of Ngqura, the first port in the world to have a fixed jet pump sand bypass system, is meeting its stringent dredging targets of 240 000 tonnes of sand per year, after successfully overcoming challenges. “This is an achievement as we are complying with the Record of Decision (environmental legislation) which stipulated the strict conditions to be adhered to in the development of a port of this nature in an environmentally sensitive area,” said Mandilakhe Mdodana, Environmental … [Read more...] about Celebrating Nqura’s First
The Only Port with Green Status in SA is …..
Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura is the only port with a green status in the South African port system. “In our view it means that it is the only port that was subjected to environmental legislation during its entire development, operation and will be during its future development,” said Mandilakhe Mdodana, Environmental Manager. How is the port maintaining this status? The innovative way in which the port proactively maintains its status is impressive. It includes … [Read more...] about The Only Port with Green Status in SA is …..
A First for Port of Ngqura
The young developing Port of Ngqura celebrated a milestone in its growth with the arrival of the first vessel discharging cargo for Osho Cement, a new cement manufacturer currently under construction in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The GENCO BRITTANY discharged 55 410 tons of cement clinker and gypsum in bulk at the Multi-Purpose Terminal’s Finger Jetty – Berth C101. The ships’ own cranes and grabs, with a capacity of approximately 12 cubic metres each, discharged the cargo which … [Read more...] about A First for Port of Ngqura
Port’s Water Saving Measures
With the severe drought in the Eastern Cape, the Port of Ngqura is playing its part to be water smart. Various innovations in the port are not only saving valuable potable water, but also money. “Instead of flushing drinking water down the toilets, we are using grey water now to service the five toilets at Brenton House. Traditionally the water used for flushing these toilets came from the municipal feed. We are now harvesting water from the storm water run-off into 15 large 10 000-litre … [Read more...] about Port’s Water Saving Measures
Another Milestone for the Port of Ngqura
The completion of the R360 million Admin Craft Basin (ACB) in the Port of Ngqura has opened up opportunities for revenue growth in this young developing port. The new structure will be home to the port’s three tugs and one pilot boat soon, freeing up Berth C101, which was designed to handle revenue generating vessels. “Having had no facility to berth the tugs was always a limitation for the port in terms of revenue creation. This significant investment in infrastructure demonstrates TNPA’s … [Read more...] about Another Milestone for the Port of Ngqura
eMendi Welcomed to Ngqura
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) at the Port of Ngqura has officially opened its world-class administration building, which represents an investment of R255 million into the economy of the Eastern Cape Province. The name of the new five storey administration building was revealed by TNPA Chief Executive Richard Vallihu, Chief Operating Officer Phyllis Difeto and Ngqura Port Manager Tandi Lebakeng at a special event on Friday, 23 June 2017 attended by port employees. It will be known … [Read more...] about eMendi Welcomed to Ngqura
Hoorah: First Steps to decommissioning Port of Port Elizabeth Tank Farm
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) appointed Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo Holdings to plan, fund, construct, maintain and operate a new liquid bulk handling facility at the Port of Ngqura. This Build, Operate and Transfer (BOOT) agreement was concluded in December 2016, after an open tender process. To mark the occasion, a ceremonial signing will take place in Port Elizabeth this evening. Richard Vallihu, Chief Executive of TNPA, said: “This milestone signals progress in our plans to free … [Read more...] about Hoorah: First Steps to decommissioning Port of Port Elizabeth Tank Farm
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4 men on rubber-duck towed to safety
Justin Erasmus, NSRI Port Elizabeth deputy station commander, said; "At 17h20, Wednesday, 07th October, NSRI Port Elizabeth duty crew were activated by the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) following a call from a member of public reporting friends of his on 5.5 meter Rigid Inflatable Boat requesting him to raise the alarm after reporting that they hit an unidentified object at sea while underway and they had lost the functioning of their boats gear box and were adrift and unable to make … [Read more...] about 4 men on rubber-duck towed to safety
Ngqura Container Terminal Celebrates a Month of High Traffic
As the Ngqura Container Terminal approaches it's 6th birthday on 4th October 2015. Its birthday present came early when the terminal handled 75 000 Twenty Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) for the month of August 2015. This is the highest volumes handled in the second quarter of 2015/16 fiscal year. It is an impressive volume performance as the economic sluggish growth impacts both imports and exports.The volume split creates confidence in the transshipment strategy, which has seen the majority of the … [Read more...] about Ngqura Container Terminal Celebrates a Month of High Traffic
First tenant makes use of R9 Million Ngqura port laydown area
A R1.2-million deal was signed between the Coega Development Corporation (CDC) and ALE Heavylift South Africa, a heavy transport and lifting services company, for the storage of abnormal cargo in the Coega Industrial Development Zone's (IDZ) new lay-down area. ALE Heavylift South Africa is now the first project tenant that will operate from and make use of the newly established R9 million laydown area. The 12 hectare abnormal cargo storage site, located on the boundary between the Port of … [Read more...] about First tenant makes use of R9 Million Ngqura port laydown area
Positive news on the Manganese Ore MOVING
A Fluor-AECOM-GIBB joint venture ("FLAG") has secured a 4-year contract to provide Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the delivery of a new manganese bulk terminal at the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa. The contract comprises two phases: Detailed design services and the preparation of critical procurement packages. Full execution services comprising project management, procurement, construction management (including … [Read more...] about Positive news on the Manganese Ore MOVING
