This past weekend Magnetic Storm brought the second People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). The purpose of the People’s Port Festival is to increase community accessibility to the port and demonstrate that it’s an area ‘for the people’. So, in addition to creating a vibrant, welcoming environment, building on the 2017 event Magnetic Storm created for the TNPA it had to ensure visitor safety. Free to attend, the 2018 People’s Port Festival turned the … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm pulls off a second successful People’s Port Festival
People's Port Festival
MyPEoples Port Festival Drive
The management team of the Port of Port Elizabethy launched Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) People’s Port Festival to its customers yesterday, inviting them to come on board as partners to collectively give back to the community. “The Port Festival has been centred around people. These people do not only include Transnet employees, the port users and port customers, but also the broader business community, all levels of government and the communities of Nelson Mandela Bay and … [Read more...] about MyPEoples Port Festival Drive
Magnetic Storm wins Transnet National Ports Authority tender to bring the People’s Port Festival to life
Following a formal tender process, for the second consecutive year, Magnetic Storm has been appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Managing the event from conceptualisation through to clean-up, Magnetic Storm is overseeing the logistics of the event being held on December 1st and 2nd, in partnership with TNPA and its stakeholders. “We’re delighted to be appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival together and making a … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm wins Transnet National Ports Authority tender to bring the People’s Port Festival to life
100th Centenary of Madiba at the PEople’s Port Festival
Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 5 October 2018: Nelson Mandela Bay’s festive season is set to kick off on a high note with Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) PEople’s Port Festival taking place at the Port Elizabeth harbour on 1 and 2 December 2018. The popular event made its return in 2017 after a long hiatus and this year will be celebrated under the theme “100th Centenary of Madiba.” Nationally, port festivals are part of TNPA’s efforts to transform the country’s commercial ports … [Read more...] about 100th Centenary of Madiba at the PEople’s Port Festival
Kudos to Port of Port Elizabeth – No Manganese Ore Dust Cloud for two days
Kudos to the Port of Port Elizabeth as, during this past weekend's PEoples Port Festival hosted by the Port, it appeared that the loading of Manganese Ore into the 188.99m cargo vessel, Serene Sky, had been halted - probably at considerable cost to the Port during the well attended festival. On Saturday 25 March 2017 the manganese ore loading gantries were silent right up until nightfall when loading began again in windless conditions under the cover of darkness. On Sunday the Manganese … [Read more...] about Kudos to Port of Port Elizabeth – No Manganese Ore Dust Cloud for two days
ABYC ahead of the PEoples Port Festival on the weekend of 25 and 26 March 2017
ABYC ahead of the PEoples Port Festival on the weekend of 25 and 26 March 2017. - Taken by the Editor whilst wandering aimlessly about pretending to be in the know. … [Read more...] about ABYC ahead of the PEoples Port Festival on the weekend of 25 and 26 March 2017
Main Man to Swim from Nqura to Port Elizabeth Port
Port Elizabeth ultra distance adventure swimmer Kyle Main will attempt a crossing from The Port of Coega to the Port Elizabeth harbour, as part of the attractions at the People's Port Festival on 25 and 26 March managed by Magnetic Storm on behalf of Transnet. Having earned a reputation for undertaking pioneering swims under harsh conditions, Main, a swim coach based at Virgin Active Greenacres and former national swimming champion, will take a straight line between the two … [Read more...] about Main Man to Swim from Nqura to Port Elizabeth Port
Festival will dispel the myth that the PE Port is Unfriendly
Under tight timelines the TNPA is hosting a PEoples Port Festival on the weekend of the 25th and 26th of March 2017. According to Port Manager, Rajesh Dana one of the reasons why the festival is being held is to dispel the myth that the port is a less than friendly place for the citizens of Nelson Mandela Bay. Supporting Dana in this view is Algoa Bay Yacht Club (ABYC) Commodore, Alan Straton who says; "The security restrictions to the leisure section of the Port at the Baakens Valley … [Read more...] about Festival will dispel the myth that the PE Port is Unfriendly
Magnetic Storm to bring the People’s Port Festival to life
Following a tender process, Magnetic Storm has been appointed to bring the People’s Port Festival to life for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Free to attend, on March 25th and 26th, the Port Elizabeth Port will be abuzz as it opens its doors and showcases some of the incredible technology, ocean experiences to be had, as well as offering tours to areas, usually closed to the public. Managing the event from conceptualisation through to clean-up, Magnetic Storm is running the … [Read more...] about Magnetic Storm to bring the People’s Port Festival to life
