Transnet ready for retail season as Durban Port boosted by new R967m cranes: Creecy

TRANSPORT Minister Barbara Creecy has said that Transnet is fully geared up for the upcoming retail season following the arrival of four new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes at the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) a R967 million investment expected to significantly enhance cargo-handling efficiency, capacity, and competitiveness.

- BANELE GININDZA

Speaking at an event to officially receive two of the cranes, Creecy said the equipment marks a key milestone in Transnet's 18-month Recovery Plan and Reinvent for Growth Strategy, which are beginning to yield measurable results across the utility's operations.

"This is affirmed by the recently concluded citrus season, where Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) recorded an impressive 19% year-on-year increase in volumes handled across its terminals, with the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 recording a notable 28.8% increase," Creecy said on Thursday.

"Volumes handled at the ports increased by 48 000 units (TEUs), 54% up on last year with Transnet. Since July, we have been reaching or exceeding our weekly TEU targets, and I am pleased to report that there are no longer queues at our port terminals."