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TAC – THE PROPOSED ROSSLYN INLAND PORT INVESTOR READY (March 2021)
TAC – THE PROPOSED ROSSLYN INLAND PORT INVESTOR READY (March 2021)
5th March 2021

Following the City of Tshwane Council’s decision to adopt the Tshwane Automotive City (TAC) Masterplan into their region 1 - Regional Spatial Development Framework (RSDF) in February 2019, the TAC... 


OPPORTUNITIES GALORE 
There is no doubt that Africa remains open for exploration by oil and gas companies
Unpacking opportunities in Africa’s gas sector
19th February 2021

Africa’s oil and gas potential will grow significantly over the next two decades, driven by population growth, urbanisation and the emergence of a wealthier middle class in Africa, according to the... 


New dawn for SA’s  freight rail industry?
New dawn for SA’s freight rail industry?
19th February 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

In this opinion piece, Pulane Tshabalala contents that third-party operator access to State-owned logistics group Transnet’s rail network would, among other benefits, result in improved... 


Upheaval is coming to South Africa over the shift away from coal
16th February 2021 By: Bloomberg

A photograph in the entrance hall at Komati Power Station shows the plant in better times, its nine generating units belching steam and smoke into the night sky. Those days are never coming back:... 


Transnet pilots reefer trains to ease road congestion in Cape town
8th February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

To bring about much-needed relief on roads and move goods more efficiently to the ports, Transnet’s Cape Town Container Terminal has piloted an inland operation that will see the haulage of reefer... 


ON TRACK
The Capacity tractors offer efficient cargo handling solutions that reduce operating costs
New dashboard assists in efficient cargo handling
29th January 2021

Cargo truck manufacturer Capacity Group introduced a newly designed dashboard with elevated instrumentation, which will reduce driver fatigue and optimise productivity, to its terminal tractors in... 


ATTENTION GIVEN
Port users and cargo owners commended developments made to the Transnet Port Terminals during the course of the year
Progress at Durban terminals commended
29th January 2021

State-owned freight logistics company Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) and network organisation Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) recently took stock of progress made to date at TPT’s... 


Kenya earmarks $8.7m for Jomo Kenyatta Airport refurbishment
29th January 2021 By: John Muchira

Kenya intends to invest $8.7-million to refurbish Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in an effort to position the facility as a regional aviation hub. After abandoning plans to build an... 


SELLING LIKE HOT BRAKES
Counterfeit automotive parts poses a number of risks, including safety risks as well as having a negative impact on the economy
Lockdown has heightened risk of counterfeit components
22nd January 2021 By: Cameron Mackay

The national lockdown last year has significantly impacted on the circulation of original, as well as counterfeit, automotive components, says law firm Spoor & Fisher partner Paul Ramara. This can... 


The Westshore coal export facility
Teck preparing for possible strike at Westshore coal terminal
18th December 2020 By: Reuters

Miner Teck Resources on Thursday said it was preparing for the possible shutdown of a key coal export terminal on Canada's West Coast, after a union notice said strike action against terminal owner... 


Insurers might be shunning coal, but they still like fossil fuels
2nd December 2020 By: Bloomberg

Even as more insurers across the globe back away from coal, many in the US continue to encourage fossil fuel pollution by underwriting the risk involved in oil and gas exploration and production.... 


Power of modern technology in logistics sector
Power of modern technology in logistics sector
26th November 2020 By: Yolande Botes

An ambitious, multi-phase digitalisation and automatisation project has provided unparalleled visibility process at SA’s largest mineral freight logistics company Grindrod. Keyrus, a leading... 


R1bn Richards Bay mounded LPG storage facility commissioned
13th November 2020 By: Creamer Media Reporter

The R1-billion mounded liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility, in Richards Bay, owned by South African independent bulk liquid and gas storage operator Bidvest Tank Terminals and... 


Transnet completes upgrades on tippler at Richards Bay port
9th November 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Transnet Port Terminals reports that maintenance work and upgrades on Tippler 2 at the Richards Bay bulk terminal have been completed. The second tippler's capacity has thus increased from 74 t... 


Struggling South African ferrochrome industry commits to competitiveness programme.
Ferrochrome commits to 750 MW self-generation, junior mining support
9th November 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa’s struggling ferrochrome industry has committed itself to far-reaching efficiencies and competitiveness initiatives, including the self-generation of 750 MW of wind, solar and... 


How Biden’s win affects commodities hit by trade wars, tariffs
How Biden’s win affects commodities hit by trade wars, tariffs
9th November 2020 By: Bloomberg

It’s been a tumultuous four years for US commodity industries that found themselves a key focus of the White House through its aggressive trade policy agenda. From steel and aluminum tariffs to... 


Former Vice President Joe Biden and US Senator and Democratic candidate for Vice President Kamala Harris celebrate.
Biden win may curb US oil drilling, super-charge renewables
9th November 2020 By: Bloomberg

Biden’s victory could end up reshaping the US energy sector in years to come, although the President-elect may have limited room to maneuver given that control of the Senate remains unclear. The... 


Saldanha Terminal acquires another dust suppressor
3rd November 2020 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Transnet Port Terminals' (TPT's) Iron Ore Saldanha Terminal has acquired and commissioned an additional machine to suppress dust. The investment is aimed at protecting the environment and... 


The shiploader for the Neptune Bulk Terminal arrives on site.
Teck receives inquiries from Chinese customers
27th October 2020 By: Mariaan Webb

Canadian miner Teck Resources has received several inquiries from Chinese contract and spot customers about the availability of prompt cargoes for delivery in the fourth quarter, on the back of a... 


Transnet shuts down Saldanha iron-ore terminal for maintenance
16th October 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Coinciding with Transnet Freight Rail’s ten-day shutdown of its iron-ore rail corridor for maintenance, Transnet Port Terminals has also shut down the Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal, on October 16. The... 


BIG BOY
Bidvest Tank Terminal’s large-scale mounded LPG storage facility in Richards Bay was scheduled for completion this year
Recognition of LPG benefits in energy mix growing
16th October 2020

For many years, the benefits of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for South Africa “have been largely, frustratingly, moot”, according to a statement from industry association LPG South Africa (LPGSA).... 


Mamatwan manganese mine in South Africa's Northern Cape.
Most of SA's 22 operating manganese mines not owned by listed miners
16th October 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has 22 operating manganese mines, with only four of them owned in part by JSE-listed companies, AmaranthCX director Paul Miller has calculated. All are in the Northern Cape, except for... 


GVK-Siya Zama launches dedicated civils unit
9th October 2020 By: Irma Venter

Construction company GVK-Siya Zama has added a dedicated civils unit to its operational offering.  Through this unit, the company aims to create jobs and improve society by filling the void left by... 


Mamatwan manganese mine in South Africa's Northern Cape.
South Africa has 22 operating manganese mines – AmaranthCX ­
28th September 2020 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa has 22 operating manganese mines, with only four of them owned in part by Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE)-listed companies, AmaranthCX director Paul Miller has calculated. All are in... 


NIRVAN BRIJLAL 
The economic and environmental benefits of LPG emphasises its role as a key player in the local energy mix
LPG upcoming in SA’s energy mix
28th August 2020 By: Theresa Bhowan-Rajah

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has an important role to play in the complete energy mix of South Africa – it is a clean-burning, sustainable and portable fuel, with further applications in water... 


LNG project should benefit SADC
28th August 2020

Untapped expertise in Southern Africa should benefit from the opportunities provided by the exploitation of the large liquefied natural gas (LNG) reserves discovered off the coast of northern... 


Westshore Terminals
Teck reaches shipping agreement with Westshore Terminals
26th August 2020 By: Mariaan Webb

Vancouver-based miner Teck Resources has signed a new agreement with the company it uses to export its steelmaking coal, contracting for the shipment of 32.25-million tonnes. Teck’s agreement with... 


Synchronising operating hours one option to reduce port congestion
21st August 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Port of Durban Decongestion Task Team is looking at synchronising the operating hours of the back-of-port container depots with the port’s 24/7 operating hours.  The team also wants to... 


Glencore’s crop unit rebrands as Viterra, stirring spinoff speculation
Glencore’s crop unit rebrands as Viterra, stirring spinoff speculation
20th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

Glencore’s global agriculture unit will rebrand its business by changing its name to Viterra later this year. The unit will adopt the name of the company that the world’s biggest commodity trader... 


Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal loads over 15Mt of ore despite restrictions
11th August 2020 By: Simone Liedtke

Despite operating under Covid-19 restrictions, Transnet Port Terminals’ (TPT’s) Saldanha Iron Ore Terminal (IOT) loaded 15.6-million tonnes in the first four months of the 2020/21 financial year,... 


Battle over gas project may shape Australia’s energy future
6th August 2020 By: Bloomberg

A key battle over the future of fossil fuels and climate change will soon be decided in a sleepy corner of Australia. After a decade-long struggle pitting a mix of farmers, grandmothers and... 


ON TRACK TIPPER
The use of containerised bulk materials handling solutions ensures safe and efficient offloading in road and rail hauling
Efficient wagon handling lowers operational costs
31st July 2020

The safe and efficient offloading of materials from both rail wagons and road trucks improves efficiencies, lowers operating costs and protects product integrity during bulk handling, says... 


Transnet Port Terminals CEO Velile Dube
New TPT chief on navigating a business turnaround amid a pandemic
31st July 2020 By: Terence Creamer

Newly appointed Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Velile Dube, who officially assumed the role on July 1, acknowledges that his first few weeks were nothing short of a “baptism of fire”. The... 


MINIMISING DOWN TIME 
A well-integrated fire suppression system minimises the risks of costly downtime that a fire can entail
Webinar discusses heavy-duty-mining-vehicle fire risk
24th July 2020 By: Mc'Kyla Nortje

Vehicle fire suppression system solutions provider Dafo Vehicle Fire Protection hosted a webinar last month to discuss the most common fire risk trends for heavy duty mining vehicles, as well as... 


KEEPING THE LIGHTS ON
Having an experienced project management team allows Lesedi Nuclear Services to maintain clients such as State-owned power utility Eskom’s Medupi power station
EPC firm suggests experienced team is key factor
24th July 2020 By: Halima Frost

Engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company Lesedi Nuclear Services says using an experienced project management team remains one of the key factors that needs to be applied when... 


Teck slashes guidance, Covid delays Chile expansion by up to 6 months
Teck slashes guidance, Covid delays Chile expansion by up to 6 months
23rd July 2020 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Canadian diversified miner Teck Resources said on Thursday that all its mines across Canada, Peru, Chile and the US, were producing and that it was gradually ramping up construction activities at... 


Strong steps being taken to clean up the skies by using hydrogen to power aircraft.
Hydrogen-powered aviation preparing for takeoff – study
17th July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen as an energy source will play a key role in transforming aviation into a zero-carbon/climate-neutral system over the next few decades, an independent study states in estimating that the... 


Durban car terminal sets new record
17th July 2020 By: Irma Venter

The Durban Car Terminal (DCT) has broken its handling record for two years running, with exports and transhipments playing a key role in the latest achievement.   The terminal handled more than 526... 


Strong steps being taken to clean up the skies by using hydrogen to power aircraft.
Hydrogen-powered aviation preparing for takeoff – study
2nd July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Hydrogen as an energy source will play a key role in transforming aviation into a zero-carbon/climate-neutral system over the next few decades, an independent study states in estimating that the... 


Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking   transforming aviation into a zero-carbon transport that uses hydrogen.
Platinum group metals in pole position to benefit from global decarbonisation thrust
1st July 2020 By: Martin Creamer

Platinum group metals are in pole position to benefit from the fast-growing global decarbonisation momentum, Mining Weekly can today report. A multiplicity of global announcements are emerging... 


Mastercard commits to bringing billions into the digital economy by 2025
19th June 2020 By: Natasha Odendaal

Global payments technology company Mastercard has committed to bringing one-billion people and 50-million small, medium-sized and microenterprises (SMMEs) globally into the digital economy by 2025.... 


Collaborative effort to unblock chronic congestion at SA’s busiest port
Collaborative effort to unblock chronic congestion at SA’s busiest port
19th June 2020 By: Irma Venter

New equipment, improved access roads, synchronised, longer operating hours and a truck booking system are all in the works for the heavily congested Port of Durban, says Transnet National Ports... 


STAYING ON TRACK
The Gautrain has continued to operate at full capacity despite experiencing a significant reduction in paying customers during lockdown
Gautrain takes a knock to protect customer base
12th June 2020 By: Darren Parker

Gautrain rapid-rail network operator Bombela Concession Company has maintained or, in some cases, increased Gautrain operational capacity despite low passenger numbers. “While maintaining or even... 


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