An aerial view of the Port of PE.
Port of PE – making its mark in the bumper fruit export season – despite Covid
[Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 7 September 2020] In the midst of the record citrus export season, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Nelson Mandela Bay ports have successfully complemented the Port of Cape Town, which was negatively affected by COVID-19. Apart from handling the fruit at the Port of PE’s breakbulk facilities, the two Eastern Cape ports’ container terminals...
The Port of Port Elizabeth welcomed the berthing of UACC Mirdif, the first vessel at its Tanker Berth after the successful and early completion of the berth repairs.
The vessel berthed at 10:00 on Friday, 29 March 2019 and sailed on Saturday, 30 March 2019. It delivered white oil to Nelson Mandela Bay.
UACC Mirdif is a 2010 Japanese built oil tanker, 182 metres in length and 47367 dwt owned and managed by United Arab Chemical Carriers of Dubai.
Transnet National Ports Authority has given its full assurance that contingency plans are in place to avoid disruptions to fuel supplies during a scheduled five-week shutdown of the tanker berth in the Port Elizabeth harbour from Monday, 18 February until Monday, 25 March 2019. The berth outage will enable repairs to be carried out on the corroded steel structures supporting the berth’s access walkway.
Port Manager at the Port of Port Elizabeth, Rajesh Dana, said: “TNPA made the decision to...
http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/02/20/contingency-plans-in-place-for-pe-tanker-berth-outage/
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 ‘Centenary of Madiba’.
Nationally, port festivals are part of TNPA’s efforts to transform the country’s commercial ports into ‘Smart People’s Ports’ with a focus on community...
http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/10/31/peoples-port-festival-2018/