Dear MyPE The DA notes with concern reports of fuel shortages in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro (NMBM) due to repairs to the Transport depot. No fuel can currently be offloaded at the depot. The failure of Eskom and Transnet is militating towards the shutdown of the Eastern Cape economy. I have contacted the DA's Shadow Minister of Transport, Manny de Freitas, to alert the national Department of Transport of the imminent crises in the Metro. It is impossible to run a modern economy … [Read more...] about Fuel shortage due to Transnet depot repairs
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Organised Business Spanks TNPA
Commenting on behalf of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber, CEO Kevin Hustler, said; "The Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber believes strongly that information relating to the true nature of the repairs to be effected at the Port of Port Elizabeth Tanker Berth, as well as timelines and contingency plans, should have been transparently communicated to business and the community of Port Elizabeth in a timeous fashion. Our demand is for a speedy resolution of this matter, and for Transnet … [Read more...] about Organised Business Spanks TNPA
Tanker Berth Operations Suspended in PE Port
In a release today the Transnet National Ports Authority said that it has deemed it necessary to temporarily suspend operations at the Port of Port Elizabeth's Tanker Berth. The spokesperson said that the decision was made based on the need to cnduct emergency repairs to the facility, done in consultation with the oil companies and in the interest of safe operations. A contractor is already on site and the Tanker Berth is envisaged to be back in operation on Monday 8 December 2014. The oil … [Read more...] about Tanker Berth Operations Suspended in PE Port
SAIMI – South African International Maritime Institute – launched
The drive for South Africa to maximise its participation in the global "blue economy", was strengthened with the launch last night of the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) in Nelson Mandela Bay. Founded as an initiative of the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), in partnership with Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), the institute will promote and coordinate maritime education, skills development and research to support South Africa in harnessing … [Read more...] about SAIMI – South African International Maritime Institute – launched
Police arrest Numsa striker for Ngqura violence
A striking Numsa member linked to violent attacks on Transnet employees spent a night behind bars, while Transnet extended the grace period for scores of colleagues wanting to abandon the Numsa-organised strike. Eastern Cape police have arrested and charged a member of the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) connected with the spate of bombings, arson and thuggery targeted at Transnet employees who chose not to join the union's industrial action. The arrest is the … [Read more...] about Police arrest Numsa striker for Ngqura violence
Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout
Transnet says it will suspend the lockout on all striking employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal after striking staff made a plea to come back to work. "Transnet today announced that it would suspend the lockout on all striking employees at its Ngqura Container Terminal, just outside Port Elizabeth. This follows pleas from a significant number of the just over 100 colleagues on strike for the company to allow them to abandon the industrial action which is now entering its seventh week," … [Read more...] about Transnet temporarily lifts Ngqura lockout
Zuma unveils new rail automotive wagons in Uitenhage
Uitenhage - President Jacob Zuma has unveiled a new fleet of rail automotive wagons that are expected to boost freight logistics in the Eastern Cape region. Speaking at the launch of the new wagons in Uitenhage, outside Port Elizabeth on Tuesday, Zuma also announced that Transnet will invest R26 billion in freight infrastructure projects in the Eastern Cape over the next three years. The launch of the wagons comes after government announced in 2012 that Transnet would spend over R300 … [Read more...] about Zuma unveils new rail automotive wagons in Uitenhage
Metrorail Port Elizabeth / Uitenhage Schedule
Spurred on by my recent desire to travel via train to Cape Town and Durban and finding out to my utter disappointment that that service does not exist I did a bit of research to see what trains are running and when as part of the Port Elizabeth Uitenhage Metrorail service. Just a quick note - the schedule does not appear on the official Metrorail web site, neither does the telephone number for the Port Elizabeth or Uitenhage offices (are we feeling small and insignificant yet?). I phoned the … [Read more...] about Metrorail Port Elizabeth / Uitenhage Schedule
Largest Vessel to Enter Durban and Coega Ports
The MSC SOLA - one of the largest container ships to enter South African Waters to date - will call at Africa's busiest and largest port in Durban, on Wednesday 4 July 2012 and her next port of call will be Port Elizabeth's, Port of Nqura. Built in 2008, The MSC SOLA is more than the length of three and a half rugby pitches (363.5 meters long and 45.6 meters wide) with an impressive gross tonnage of 131771 and a slot capacity of 11,660 TEU (20-foot standard containers), with connections for … [Read more...] about Largest Vessel to Enter Durban and Coega Ports
Xoliswa Bekwa – Not an Ordinary Crusty Old Sea Dog
The world is often reminded of the gap between the ideal of gender equality and the realities that many women still experience in their working lives. At Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), women are encouraged to reach that ideal and make their dreams a reality. Xoliswa Bekiswa is just another person making history for TNPA. This amazing young and dedicated woman has joined TNPA as the fourth black female open licence pilot in South Africa. Last year saw Precious Dube, Bongiwe … [Read more...] about Xoliswa Bekwa – Not an Ordinary Crusty Old Sea Dog
12 Newell High School Port Elizabeth pupils part of Tomorrows Future
"The youth of today are the future of tomorrow" –TNPA has embraced this philosophy and believes with it comes the responsibility to mould and shape our country's youth to create the best possible future for everyone. Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) acknowledges that education plays a pivotal role in developing future leaders and has thus identified maritime education as its core focus area for its corporate social investment programmes. TNPA is committed to the transformation of … [Read more...] about 12 Newell High School Port Elizabeth pupils part of Tomorrows Future
Situation Normal at Port of Ngqura
The New Year started with a bump when Transnet National Ports Authority staff, management and emergency personnel were called in after a Chinese dredger began sinking at the Port of Ngqura on 1 January 2012. Tau Morwe, CE of TNPA, said: "TNPA has put in place stringent policies to deal with crises such as that involving the dredger. "We also have dedicated and skilled personnel who comprise the crisis team to handle such emergency situations." Salvage operator, Smit Amandla was … [Read more...] about Situation Normal at Port of Ngqura
This Christmas you can Shop for a Career at Greenacres
Transnet National Ports Authority is on a drive to take the ports to the people by hosting educative career exhibitions nationally from 20 to 24 December to showcase the exciting and adventurous career opportunities offered by TNPA. TNPA hopes to attract ambitious and eager learners to the dynamic maritime industry in an attempt to address and rectify the skills shortage which exists within South Africa. TNPA has already made great strides in encouraging young Black females to achieve … [Read more...] about This Christmas you can Shop for a Career at Greenacres
MBDA Lifestyle Conference Could Reveal Future of Ore Facilities
Prominent speakers and facilitators will be shedding light about pertinent issues that are currently affecting the economy of Nelson Mandela Bay at The Mandela Bay Development Agency's Lifestyle Conference on Friday, September 23. The future of the controversial manganese ore facility in the Port Elizabeth harbour could come under the spotlight when Transnet Port Terminals Chief Operating Officer Nosipho Damasane delivers the keynote address at the Lifestyle Conference. Damasane has an … [Read more...] about MBDA Lifestyle Conference Could Reveal Future of Ore Facilities
Re-Transnet
For me, Thursday was a day of contrasts. It started with a breakfast at La-Colline, hosted by Transnet which was followed by lunch at Ginger Restaurant, hosted by FNB. At the outset I need to say that my 'relationship' with Transnet has always been one of wary, at a distance, observation. I can personally attest to spending many years of sweat, toil and cash as a result of certain dirty Transnet clients within the Port Elizabeth harbour. But, on the positive side, being told by security; "We … [Read more...] about Re-Transnet
