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APM Terminals blocks ICTSI’s bid for Durban terminal

Maersk’s terminal-operating unit APM Terminals has obtained an injunction against its Philippines-based rival ICTSI’s successful bid to operate a container terminal in South Africa’s Durban port.

On 9 October, the Durban High Court acceded to APM Terminals’ application, which alleged that International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) received preferential treatment in the bid.

In July 2023, ICTSI was chosen as the preferred bidder to partner in a 25-year joint venture with Transnet Port...

https://container-news.com/apm-terminals-blocks-ictsis-bid-for-durban-terminal/

ICTSI wins Durban container terminal bid

Transnet SOC (Transnet) announced that the process of choosing an equity partner for its flagship Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 has been completed.

Transnet has chosen International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) as the Preferred Bidder for the 25-year joint venture to build and modernise the terminal alongside Transnet Port Terminals (TPT).

Transnet’s largest container facility, DCT Pier 2, handles 72% of the Port of Durban’s throughput and 46% of South Africa’s port traffic.

“P...

https://container-news.com/ictsi-wins-durban-container-terminal-bid/

Transnet partially lifts force majeure; container terminal measures remain

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), an operating division of Transnet SOC Limited, has announced that the force majeure declared in the automotive, bulk and multi-purpose terminals is being uplifted with immediate effect.

Transnet partially lifts force majeure, container terminal measures remain.

Transnet declared a force majeure on 6 October 2022, after employees embarked on industrial action.

TPT said there are ongoing recovery plans to stabilise operational performance and efficiencies across its...

https://container-news.com/transnet-partially-lifts-force-majeure-container-terminal-measures-remain/

Transnet and UNTU reach three-year wage deal

Transnet SOC Limited and South Africa’s trade union, United National Transport Union (UNTU), reached a three-year wage agreement on 17 October after severe strike actions.

The agreement will be applicable from 1 April 2022 until 31 March 2025, in a process mediated by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

“This ends the current industrial action by UNTU members with immediate effect,” said Transnet’s announcement.

The company said its priority is clearing any backlogs...

https://container-news.com/transnet-and-untu-reach-three-year-wage-deal/

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