Peel Ports Group, the UK’s second-largest port operator, is calling for contractors to bid on two new frameworks aimed at overseeing a significant long-term construction program across its sites in the UK and Ireland, totaling £750 million. The port operator intends to engage contractors for two frameworks spanning up to eight years. One framework will focus on general construction, while the other will address marine construction. These frameworks will encompass
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Transnet’s Innovative Water Desalination Plant to Boost Port of East London
Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is set to enhance water reliability at the Port of East London with the development of a pioneering water desalination plant. The R60-million contract has been awarded to the joint venture of Norland Civil Engineers and Contractors and Impact Water Solutions (PTY) Ltd (IWS), trading as Sun Water East London, to construct and operate the solar-powered desalination plant over seven years. TNPA’s acting chief executive,
Legal Battle Brews Over Durban Port Privatization Bid
South Africa’s logistics utility has confirmed its opposition to a bid by the ports operator of AP Moller-Maersk to halt the privatization process at the Port of Durban by International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI). The dispute arose following reports that APM Terminals (APMT) filed papers at the Durban High Court, alleging it was not given a fair opportunity to contest ICTSI’s bid, despite ICTSI being awarded the contract as
Fierce wind disrupts cargo at the Port of Cape Town
Severe storms disrupted container movement at the Port of Cape Town last week when wind speeds of up to 110 kilometres an hour forced ship-to-shore (STS) cranes to shut down automatically. According to Freight News contributor Clifford Evans, one of the STS units recorded wind speed of about 60 knots at the port yesterday morning. It brought container movement to a halt as the hoisting and parallel movement of containers
Transnet Port Terminals Prepares for Citrus Export Surge
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is gearing up to support the upcoming citrus export season, as forecasts predict a significant 15% increase in volumes for 2024. Michelle van Buren Schele, TPT’s general manager of commercial and planning, reaffirmed the company’s commitment to facilitating a successful export season for the citrus fruit industry. To accommodate the higher volume of traffic, TPT has implemented several measures across its container terminals in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).
Tanzania Ports Authority Slashes Fees, Boosting Zambia Trade
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) recently announced a significant reduction in wharfage rates for containerized cargo bound for Zambia, cutting costs by over 50%. This move, confirmed by Zambia’s Ministry of Transport and Logistics on April 6, 2024, is poised to greatly enhance the ease of doing business in Zambia. The lowered port charges at key Tanzanian ports such as Dar es Salaam, Tanga, and Mtwara mark a pivotal step
Angola Ports Association Advocates for Maritime Transport Investment
The Angola Ports Association (APANG) advocates for increased investment in maritime transport to address challenges related to internal mobility and competitive pricing. Manuel Nazaré Neto, President of APANG, emphasized the importance of staff training, infrastructure development, and port equipment modernization in enhancing domestic maritime transport. He urged the private sector to prioritize maritime passenger transport, emphasizing its pivotal role in national development. Speaking at the fifth round table on “National
Namport Enhances Infrastructure for Economic Growth and Hydrocarbon Development in Namibia
Namibia’s ports, strategically positioned to access principal shipping routes, serve as pivotal gateways to the southern African region. Namport, operator of the ports of Walvis Bay and Lüderitz, aims to bolster regional integration and cross-border trade through expanding existing facilities and constructing a new deepwater port at Angra Point, CEO Andrew Kanime revealed in an interview with Energy Capital & Power. Namport, a 100%-government-owned commercial enterprise, holds the exclusive mandate
Africa Global Logistics Launches Operations at AGL Lobito Terminal in Angola
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) has commenced operations at the AGL Lobito Terminal, a container and multipurpose facility located at Angola’s Port of Lobito. The terminal, secured through an international tender in October 2023, boasts the capacity to handle over one million tons of bulk goods and 100,000 TEU containers annually. Designed to enhance the connectivity of the Lobito Port platform, the AGL Lobito Terminal facilitates the trade of minerals, agricultural
Tanzania Port Authority Reduces Wharfage Port Charges to Boost Trade with Zambia
The Tanzania Port Authority has recently announced a significant reduction in Wharfage Port Charges for containerized cargo bound for Zambia, slashing rates by over 50%. This move aims to alleviate the financial burden on businesses and enhance the efficiency of trade operations. Transport and Logistics Minister, Frank Tayali, has expressed satisfaction with this decision, noting its potential to stimulate trade between Tanzania and Zambia. He emphasized that the lowered charges