Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) Archives

TNPA commits funding to revitalize Durban Port roads

11 March 2024

The Port of Durban’s road infrastructure is facing mounting pressure due to a surge in truck traffic, prompting Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to allocate US$12.5 million (R233 million) for road rehabilitation in key container handling port areas – the Container and Maydon Wharf, as well as the liquid bulk Island View precinct.

As a vital contributor to the South African economy, the Port of Durban handles approximately 60% of the nation’s total container volumes. The majority of these...

https://container-news.com/tnpa-commits-funding-to-revitalize-durban-port-roads/

Two decades of transforming maritime assets

18 September 2020

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Two decades of transforming maritime assets

[Durban, South Africa, 18 September 2020] This year marks the 20^th year since South African port landlord Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) became a separate operating division of Transnet SOC Ltd, following the decision in 2000 to split the port business, Portnet, into landlord and terminal operator functions. The past two decades have been a period of transformation to cater for the rapidly evolving maritime industry.

The largest...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/09/18/two-decades-of-transforming-maritime-assets/

No green light yet for port construction projects

20 May 2020

No green light yet for port construction projects

[Johannesburg, South Africa, 20 May 2020] Construction work on current infrastructure projects within South Africa’s ports will not resume under Level 4 of the country’s COVID-19 lockdown according to the latest list provided by Government.

While there has been no indication of when the lockdown on general construction will be lifted, South African port landlord Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will communicate updates as...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/05/20/no-green-light-yet-for-port-construction-projects/

Transnet NPA tests helicopter service at Port of Cape Town

12 October 2018

TNPA tested a helicopter service to transfer marine pilots at the Port of Cape Town recently, with aircraft making use of the grass and parking area in front of TNPA’s Cape Town administration building

[Cape Town, South Africa, 12 October 2018] Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is exploring options to introduce a helicopter service at its Port of Cape Town to assist with operations during major swells and to increase the availability of service during stormy conditions.

Cape Town has been...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2018/10/12/transnet-npa-tests-helicopter-service-at-port-of-cape-town/