Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has delivered six hydraulic shore tension units to the Ports of Cape Town and Ngqura, aiming to reduce shipping and cargo delays caused by high swells and adverse weather conditions. This recent delivery increases the total number of units to 12, part of a larger batch of 52 shore tension systems procured in September 2023. Previously, eight units were already installed at these ports. The
Category: Ports & Terminals
Crane Collapse Temporarily Halts Operations at Yantian Port
Operations at the Port of Yantian were temporarily suspended following the partial collapse of a ship-to-shore (STS) crane onto a feeder container ship operated by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). The incident occurred around 08:40 local time in Shenzhen, involving the MSC Riona, a 1998-built feeder vessel with a capacity of 1,730 TEU, which was on an intra-Asia route when the collision happened. Local reports indicate that the crane was
Unifeeder’s Maputo Service Sees Growth in Exports from Eswatini
Unifeeder’s weekly ocean freight service via the Port of Maputo, initially launched in 2022 for citrus exports from South Africa’s Letsitele and the Lowveld, is now experiencing significant growth in exports from Matsapha, Eswatini. Logan Naidoo, Unifeeder’s Southern Africa representative, highlighted the success of the twice-daily rail service from Matsapha to the Mozambican port. The two-hour journey moves dry bulk cargo, particularly from Eswatini’s thriving sugar industry, to the terminal
Walvis Bay Port Set for Major Revamp as Terminal Investment Namibia Takes Over Operations
Namibia’s Port of Walvis Bay is entering a new phase following the long-awaited handover of container operations to Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN), a subsidiary of Terminal Investment Limited (TiL). The port’s revamped container facility, upgraded at a cost of $300 million, will now benefit from private sector management starting October 1, 2024, after delays pushed the original timeline back from 2023. TiN, a joint venture between state-owned Namport and TiL
Container Movement at South African Ports Rebounds by 26% Amid Ongoing Weather Challenges
Container operations at South Africa’s port terminals have significantly improved, reaching a daily average of 8,246 containers, according to the latest Container Movement Update from the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) and Business Unity South Africa (Busa). This marks a notable recovery following two weeks of declining activity. In late August, container movement had dropped from an average of 6,747 containers per day on August 23 to 6,537
Walvis Bay Port to Boost Operations with Private Management under TiL
The Port of Walvis Bay in Namibia is poised to make a significant leap in its operations as its container handling will transition to private management by Terminal Investment Limited (TiL). Originally slated for the second quarter of 2023, the much-anticipated concession will now officially begin on October 1, 2024, following the finalization of a joint venture between Namport and TiL, known as Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN). The privatization of
Grindrod to Acquire Full Ownership of Matola Terminal for $77 Million
Ports and logistics group Grindrod has announced plans to acquire the remaining 35% stake in Terminal de Carvão da Matola (TCM) at Maputo Port from Vitol Mauritius for $77 million. Grindrod, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), currently holds a 65% interest in the Mozambican terminal. TCM operates the Matola dry bulk terminal, which has an annual capacity to export over seven million tons of bulk materials, primarily magnetite
Construction of Angola’s Amboim Port to Begin Soon
Nelson dos Santos, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Port of Amboim, announced last week in Sumbe that construction of the new port facility in Porto-Amboim, Cuanza-Sul province, will soon commence. This statement followed a courtesy meeting with provincial governor Mara Quiosa, aimed at welcoming her and discussing the port’s development. Dos Santos confirmed that preparations for the project are in advanced stages, with construction expected to begin
Mozambique Awards 15-Year Concession for Chongoene Port Terminal Development
The Mozambican government has granted a 15-year concession for the construction, operation, maintenance, and management of the Chongoene Port Terminal in Gaza province. This public-private partnership involves a joint venture between Chinese firm Desheng Port and the state-owned Mozambican Ports and Railways (CFM). The concession was formalized through a decree approved by the Council of Ministers on August 26, which outlines the legal framework for this public-private partnership. The decree
Tanzania-DP World Partnership to Eliminate Container Fees and Reduce Port Costs
Tanzania’s partnership with Dubai-based logistics giant DP World is set to bring significant cost reductions at the Dar es Salaam port, including the elimination of container demurrage fees. This move is expected to save the port approximately $600 million (Sh1.62 trillion) annually, according to Zanzibar Investment News. Plasduce Mbossa, Director-General of the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA), announced that the typical $1,000 fee for delayed containers at the port has been