Tandi Lebakeng

The Green Port Making Green Energy Possible

Wind Turbine Blades

As the only port with a green status in the Southern African port system, Transnet National Ports Authority’s (TNPA) Port of Ngqura has now established itself as the ideal partner in bringing green energy to our nation. It has provided a safe gateway, temporary storage and an accessible distribution point for wind turbine components imported from Spain since 2012.

These components – consisting of wind turbine tower parts, blades, etc. – are destined for various windfarm projects throughout the...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/06/09/the-green-port-making-green-energy-possible/

A Step Closer to Port of Ngqura Liquid Bulk Dream

Tank Farm - Port of Ngqura

After turning the first sod for the new liquid bulk Tank Farm in the Port of Ngqura early last year, Transnet National Port Authority (TNPA) is on track with its part of the development.

The civil work at Berth B100, which includes the paving of the berth, is expected to be completed in August 2020.  The surfacing of the 15 000 m² area covers 50% of the Multi-Purpose Terminal, which is the area dedicated for the liquid bulk berth operations. “The completion of the paving will represent a step...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2020/04/29/a-step-closer-to-port-of-ngqura-liquid-bulk-dream/

Commemorating a Decade of Port Operations in The Port of Ngqura

The Port of Ngqura celebrates the arrival of its first commercial vessel ten years ago on 4 October 2009.

“We are proud to commemorate the arrival of the first commercial vessel in the Port of Ngqura. The MSC Catania berthed at our shores at 10h50 on Sunday, 4 October 2009, off-loading 275 containers at an average speed of 19 containers per ship working hour. The vessel stayed for 21 hours before leaving the port at 07h40 on 5 October 2009,” said Tandi Lebakeng, Port Manger of the Port of Ngqura.

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/10/04/commemorating-a-decade-of-port-operations-in-the-port-of-ngqura/

Construction Kicks Off at New Ngqura Liquid Bulk Terminal

Tandi Lebakeng (left, Transnet National Ports Authority’s Ngqura Port Manager) and Mkhuseli Faku (Chairman of Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo (Pty) Ltd (OTGC)

Oiltanking Grindrod Calulo (Pty) Ltd (OTGC) and Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) today turned the first sod at the site of the Port of Ngqura’s future liquid bulk tank farm. This comes ahead of the planned decommissioning and rehabilitation of the existing liquid bulk facilities at the neighboring Port of Port Elizabeth, which will pave the way for Ngqura’s establishment as a new petroleum trading hub for Southern Africa.

The new tank farm is expected to provide storage and marine...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2019/02/22/construction-kicks-off-at-new-ngqura-liquid-bulk-terminal/

The Port of Ngqura Celebrating Another Milestone of Growth

Genco Brittany - Cement Carrier Vessel Moored at Port of Ngqura

The young developing Port of Ngqura celebrated a milestone in its growth with the arrival of the first vessel discharging cargo for Osho Cement, a new cement manufacturer currently under construction in the Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ).

The GENCO BRITTANY discharged 55 410 tons of cement clinker and gypsum in bulk at the Multi-Purpose Terminal’s Finger Jetty – Berth C101. The ships’ own cranes and grabs, with a capacity of approximately 12 cubic metres each, discharged the cargo which was...

http://www.sashippingnews.com/2018/09/21/the-port-of-ngqura-celebrating-another-milestone-of-growth/