Shulami Qalinge took over as the first woman chief executive of Transnet National Ports Authority: It further provides port infrastructure and marine services at the eight commercial seaports in South Africa. These ports are Richards Bay, Durban, East London, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth, Mossel Bay, Cape Town and Saldanha. Source: "Port Elizabeth" - BingNews. Weather Update: Cool start to the week, rain in eastern parts of SA: On Saturday 5 August, Port Elizabeth recorded the highest rainfall … [Read more...] about PE in the news: Shulami Qalinge took over as the first woman chief executive of Transnet National Ports Authority
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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
Why? Are we worried that the Gravy will run out?
Amidst all the vocal #junkstatus and #cabinetreshuffle hashtags swamping the interwebs today we learn from SAnews.gov that Transnet has today officially launched the first ever train which it has designed, engineered and manufactured. The locomotive, which will serve the African continent, is specifically customised to African conditions and is suitable for use on branch lines and in shunting yards. Speaking on Tuesday in Pretoria during the launch of the Trans Africa Locomotive, President … [Read more...] about Why? Are we worried that the Gravy will run out?
One step closer to Tank Farm being relocated to Nqura
In a statement released by Transnet on 12 December 2016 the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) announced the conclusion of an agreement with Oiltanking Gridrod Calulo (Pty) Ltd (OTGC) who will; "plan, fund, construct, own, maintain and operate a new liquid bulk facility at the Port of Nqura." According to the release; "This will enable the Port to play a vital role in ensuring the security of South Africa's fuel supply, by creating a new petroleum trading hub for Southern Africa once … [Read more...] about One step closer to Tank Farm being relocated to Nqura
Transnet Group Chief Executive on Manganese Ore Dump Moving
Siyabonga Gama, the Transnet Group Chief Executive was in Port Elizabeth on 1 December 2016 as part of the celebrations for 81 graduates from Port Elizabeth who recently completed their qualifications in various aspects of port and marine operations. (See: Vuyo Seti - for one graduate's experiences) After a demonstration of the capabilities of the Port of Port Elizabeth's two brand new tubs - the Mvezo and Qunu, Gama answered some questions around the training and the Maritime School of … [Read more...] about Transnet Group Chief Executive on Manganese Ore Dump Moving
Vuyo Seti – delighted with his achievement
Our society is one that has less degrees of separation than we would believe. Vuyo Seti is my case in point. A recent graduate of Transnet's Maritime School of Excellence and one of 81 Port Elizabeth based graduates out of a record 513 national graduates, the 35 year-old married Vuyo is employed in the Port of Port Elizabeth's Port Control directing shipping traffic in and out of the harbour, controlling shipping within the confines of the harbour and acting as the first communication point … [Read more...] about Vuyo Seti – delighted with his achievement
Alan and Rodney do the Full Monty for cancer
https://youtu.be/vtvZFQLp0j0 In support of those fighting the battle against cancer, Alan, Rodney and Ruth participated in the CANSA Shavathon/Sprayathon hosted by the Port Elizabeth Transnet National Ports Authority and facilitated by CANSA on Monday, 31 October 2016 in the Port Administration Building. Alan and Rodney did the full 'Monty' whilst Ruth opted to reflect her colourful self with streaks galore. What Fun. Alan Straton, Rodney and Ruth Idris were representing the Algoa … [Read more...] about Alan and Rodney do the Full Monty for cancer
Transnet admits to Manganese Ore Dust pollution
A little known innovation in the loading of Manganese Ore in the Port of Port Elizabeth is the skiptainer process where manganese ore is brought into the Port in containers and then loaded into ships. This is in addition to the Manganese Ore being loaded from the facility in the south of the harbour. Concerns for the city of Nelson Mandela Bay are the fact that our roads around the Port are getting dirtier and dirtier as these container carrying vehicles drive in and out of the Port plus the … [Read more...] about Transnet admits to Manganese Ore Dust pollution
Level Crossing Awareness Campaign
In a bid to deal with the spate of railway level crossing accidents, Transnet Freight Rail will once again embark on a campaign to warn motorists as well as pedestrians on the dangers of not observing safety precautions when approaching or crossing railway lines. The campaign, which starts on 18 March 2016 in Port Elizabeth, George and East London, will focus mainly on the major level crossings. These areas have in the past proved to be vulnerable to accidents. (See level crossings below) The … [Read more...] about Level Crossing Awareness Campaign
Transnet seeks to protect non-striking workers
Transnet seeks to protect non-striking workers: Transnet said earlier this week that affiliates of its recognised unions represented about 80% of workers at the Nqura container terminal. This included members of the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union and also transport union Utatu Sarwhu. Nqura - Read more on BDlive Krejcir link in huge coke bust: The Nqura bust may also have cost another man, Chris Couremetis, his life. Couremetis, known in Johannesburg underworld circles as … [Read more...] about Transnet seeks to protect non-striking workers
Port of Port Elizabeth is ‘smarter’
All eight commercial ports across South Africa’s coastline are now using Transnet National Ports Authority’s new R79 million web-based Integrated Port Management System (IPMS), following the rollout of the system to the Port of Richards Bay on 26 November. TNPA began registering Richards Bay port users onto the IPMS network from 23 November 2015. The MS INSIGNIA passenger vessel was the first to be brought into the port on 26 November using the new ‘smartPORT’ technology. IPMS has been rolled … [Read more...] about Port of Port Elizabeth is ‘smarter’
Safety accolades drive the PE Car Terminal
NOSA held its annual achievers awards recently for the Eastern Cape Region which incorporates Kwa-Zulu Natal and the Eastern Cape Region. NOSA, a global leader in safety, health and environmental (SHE) management, awards businesses who comply with its health and safety requirements. "Having been audited by NOSA, Transnet Port Terminals strives to enhance its employees' business performance by creating a safe environment for the workforce in making health and safety its number one priority", … [Read more...] about Safety accolades drive the PE Car Terminal
Wits Engineering Students visit TPT Ngqura Container Terminal
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) Eastern Cape region has established a Career Guidance Exposure Programme focused on enriching the quality of learners and students by exposing them to the role TPT plays in ensuring the sustainability and the promotion of sustainable use and conservation of logistics and transportation resources, for the benefit of both present and future generations. Uploaded by: Sonwabise Sebata Sonwabise's Website: http://www.transnetportterminals.net See more user submitted … [Read more...] about Wits Engineering Students visit TPT Ngqura Container Terminal
Upgrades in the Port of Port Elizabeth
Commencing in February 2015 and scheduled for completion in April 2017 the Transnet National Ports Authority has begun with the upgrade of the 40 ton slipway to a 90 ton boat hoist facility as well as the refurbishment of the 1200 lead-in jetties at the Port of Port Elizabeth. The appointed contractor has begun site establishment and will be delivering pile casings and rebar cages to the site twice a week. These heavy duty vehicles will be entering the port via the Baakens Valley … [Read more...] about Upgrades in the Port of Port Elizabeth
Fuel Flowing
In a statement on 6 December 2014 the Transnet Ports Authority (TNPA) announced that repairs to the Tanker Berth structure had been completed. The repairs entailed the installation of support structures for the oil companie's pipelines and reinforcemnt of header beams supporting a cat walk that connects the berth and land side connections. Port Manager Rajesh Dana thanked the contractors, Ocean Engineering for high quality workmanship and for completing the repairs ahead of schedule. The … [Read more...] about Fuel Flowing
