SOUTH AFRICA : TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS’ STEADY RECOVERY CONTINUES
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) continues to see a steady improvement in operations supporting the mining industry, following the floods and industrial action which adversely impacted operations. The improvement is starting to reach, and in some instances exceed, the pre-COVID numbers of the financial year that ended in 2018, which was the best-performing year. TPT has handled 257% more coal and 20% more manganese this financial year compared to the 2017/18 financial year. On a Year-on-Year basis, coal has grown by 160% and manganese by 4%.
In addition, efficiencies in the handling rates for all bulk sector commodity segments, namely iron ore, manganese, chrome, magnetite and coal have improved. The resilience shown to date ushers in a new era for TPT to continue meeting customers’ needs. According to TPT General Manager of Commercial and Planning, Michelle van Buren Schele, the TPT business has identified its key bulk commodity segments which include Manganese, Iron ore, Magnetite, Chrome, and Coal.
“This is where we are focused on increasing volumes and efficiencies, with the intention to make our customers competitive”. She added that global demand required maximum use of existing capacity, a much–needed opportunity in a struggling regional economy.
TPT acknowledges that there is still room for improvement and is working and collaborating with its customers and other stakeholders to improve its service offering.
Source & photo : TPT
