Sharon Sijako

Port of East London a Conduit For Essential Commodities During COVID-19

HSL Paraty (foreground) docked at the port’s container terminal to discharge and load containers with food products, chemicals and automotive components.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and national lockdown in South Africa, the Port of East London continues to play its active role in facilitating the movement of critical cargo related to the supply and distribution of essential goods such as food, fuel and chemicals.

TNPA’s East London Port Manager, Sharon Sijako, said, “Throughout our journey with COVID-19 we have been in frequent discussion with representatives from our Provincial and Local Government and all other critical stakeholders, including...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/04/20/port-of-east-london-a-conduit-for-essential-commodities-during-covid-19/

East London Cruising to Popularity

South Africa’s only river port, the Port of East London, is increasing its popularity as a cruise port with 14 cruise liner calls this season – the most calls it has ever received in a single season.

The growth this season is mainly driven by the addition of the AIDAmira, which is on her first itinerary with AIDA Cruises as the German line’s fourth Selection Class vessel and its 14th ship overall. The line also has its AIDAura vessel sailing on the local route this season.

AIDAmira first called...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/01/22/east-london-cruising-to-popularity/

TNPA Committed to Expanding the Port of East London

Sharon Sijako

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) reiterated its commitment to developing the Port of East London to support economic growth in Buffalo City, during an address at the recent Buffalo City Investment Conference in East London.

An initiative of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality in partnership with the Buffalo City Metropolitan Development Agency, the conference was held under the theme “Power Partnerships – Growing a Better City Together”.

The discussions and various site tours...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/12/13/tnpa-committed-to-expanding-the-port-of-east-london/

East London Dry Dock Getting into Shipshape Condition

Caisson current condition

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is executing two major projects representing an investment of R57.5 million at the Port of East London’s Princess Elizabeth Dry Dock to support the sustainability of the region’s ship repair and boat building sectors.

“We have been hard at work advancing these critical projects through Transnet’s governance and procurement processes, and are now pleased to be at the stage of actual execution of our refurbishment of the dry dock’s caisson, just a few weeks...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/09/02/east-london-dry-dock-getting-into-shipshape-condition/

Heritage Body Gives Green Light For Latimer’s Landing Redevelopment

Port of East London

The long-awaited revitalisation of the Port of East London’s Latimer’s Landing quayside leisure development has taken a leap forward, with approval granted to Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to proceed with demolishing the existing historic structure and to replace it with a modern fit for purpose structure. 

Built in the early 1900’s using Karri wood, the jetty on the Buffalo River was closed in 2009 due to the negative impact sea water had had on its structural integrity. TNPA had to...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/07/25/heritage-body-gives-green-light-for-latimers-landing-redevelopment/

East London Port Manager Up for Award

Sharon Sijako

East London Port Manager, Sharon Sijako of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has been announced as one of three finalists in the Businesswomen’s Association of South Africa’s (BWASA) Eastern Cape Regional Businesswomen of the Year Awards 2019 in the category of Women in Government.

The winners will be announced on 27 July.

An inspiration to young women in business, Sijako is only the second female Port Manager in the Port of East London’s 120-plus year history. She has over 20 years of...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/07/09/east-london-port-manager-up-for-award/

MoU Set To Be a Game Changer For East London

Transnet Board Member Ramasela Ganda, Buffalo City Manager Andile Sihlahla, Transnet National Ports Authority Acting Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer Nozipho Mdawe, CEO of East London IDZ Simphiwe Kondlo and East London Port Manager Sharon Sijako.

A Memorandum of Understanding signed on Tuesday, 12 March between the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM), Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the East London Industrial Development Zone Company (ELIDZ), seeks to harness the potential of the Port of East London and the IDZ to foster economic growth in East London.

The MoU will remain in place for a period of five years. It will establish a framework for the parties to engage with one another on strategic issues of mutual...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/03/12/mou-set-to-be-a-game-changer-for-east-london/

Rising Star from Port of East London Wins Coveted Award

Sinqobile Nkabinde

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) and the Port of East London are celebrating the triumph of the port’s Chief Engineering Technician, Sinqobile Nkabinde, who was announced as winner of the Transport, Logistics & Security category at the 7th Annual Standard Bank Rising Stars Awards in Johannesburg on 26 July 2018.

South Africa’s only river port had two out of five finalists in the category – the other being Deputy Port Engineer, Kwazelela ‘Kwazi’ Mcetywa. The awards recognise young,...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/08/03/rising-star-from-port-of-east-london-wins-coveted-award/