What does Transnet Port Terminal do?
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is one of five operating divisions of Transnet SOC Limited, South Africa’s state-owned freight transport and handling company. We are responsible for commercial handling services of sea-route freight across imports, exports and transhipments in containers, bulk, break-bulk and automotive.
What is the biggest port in South Africa?
Port of Durban
Port of Durban (Durban, South Africa) The port of Durban has the highest vessel traffic in entire Africa. It also is the largest port facility in South Africa.
Where is the Port of Durban?
South Africa
The port of Durban is situated on the east coast of South Africa, some 680 nautical miles northwest of Cape Agulhas, and 625 nautical miles south-south-west of the port of Maputo.
How big is the Port of Durban?
First harbour master Situated at Longitude 31º 02’E and Latitude 29º 52’S, the port is 680 nautical miles north-east of Cape Agulhas and occupies the natural expanse of Durban Bay – an area of 1850ha, with the water area being 892ha in extent at high tide and 679ha at low.
How long does a ship stay in a port?
With regard to turnaround times, in 2018, ships spent a median time of 23.5 hours (0.97 days) in port. Typically, dry bulk carriers spent 2.05 days in port, container ships, 0.7 days. A shorter time in port is a positive indicator that could signal the level of port efficiency and trade competitiveness.
Does Durban have a port?
The port of Durban is situated on the east coast of South Africa, some 680 nautical miles northwest of Cape Agulhas, and 625 nautical miles south-south-west of the port of Maputo.
How does the port of Durban work?
The port of Durban operates on a common user basis and consists of five business units managed by Transnet Port Terminals or TPT [formerly known as SA Port Operations (SAPO)] – Durban Container Terminal (Africa’s busiest), consisting of Pier 1 Container Terminal and the main Durban Container Terminal on Pier 2.
What is the Durban container terminal?
Established in July 1977, the Durban Container Terminal operates as two terminals Pier 1 and Pier 2, handling 65% of South Africa’s (SA) container volumes. It is ideally located to serve as a hub for containerized cargo from the Indian Ocean Islands, Middle East, Far East and Australia.
Where are the TPT operated terminals in South Africa?
Terminals Ports with TPT Operated Terminals Transnet Port Terminals provides world class cargo handling and logistics services at seven commercial ports along South Africa’s coastline. TPT Operated Terminals Overview Richards Bay Richards Bay Terminal Durban Durban RoRo, Maydon Wharf and Agri-Bulk TerminalDurban Container Terminal East London
Where is the Ro-Ro terminal at Durban airport?
The Ro-Ro (Roll on, Roll off) Terminal is located in the Durban Harbour precinct with direct access to road and rail, 50 km from Durban’s King Shaka International Airport.