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South Africa has been elected to chair the Port Management Association of Eastern & Southern Africa (PMAESA) Statistician Network, a technical sub-committee supporting the PMAESA Board.
Congratulations to Vukani Nkasa, our Chief Economist, who has been appointed Chairperson of the PMAESA Statistician Network. This sub-committee is a practical collaboration platform to standardise, validate, and activate port statistics across PMAESA members, advancing port statistics and data-driven decision-making across the continent.
TNPA will serve alongside the Tanzania Ports Authority as First Vice Chairperson and the Mauritius Ports Authority as Second Vice Chairperson, together with the Mozambique, Namibia, Madagascar and Kenya Ports Authorities.
#PMAESA #AfricanPorts #MaritimeAfrica #PortLeadership #PMIF2026
TNPA Strengthens South Africa's Leadership Role in Africa's Port Sector
Our Chief Executive, Mohammed Abdool, chaired his inaugural Port Management Association of Eastern and Southern Africa (PMAESA) Board and Council meeting since his appointment as TNPA Chief Executive earlier this year, reinforcing the active role TNPA continues to play within the regional association.
Hosted by the Tanzania Ports Authority in Dar Es Salaam, the PMAESA Board and Council meeting was preceded by the PMAESA Statistician Network on 26 October and followed by the PMAESA Ports and Maritime Investment Forum on 28 and 30 October. These strategic engagements bring together industry leaders to advance dialogue on trade, investment, and port development across Africa.
TNPA's participation anchors its commitment to continuously strengthen regional collaboration in Africa’s maritime industry.
#PMAESA #AfricanPorts #MaritimeAfrica #PortLeadership #PMIF2026
Leasing Opportunities available at the Port of East London.
@TransnetNPA (TNPA) is offering leasing opportunities for warehousing, maritime engineering, automotive and commercial use at the Port of East London.
Join the virtual briefing session on 30 October 2026, at 12:00 via Microsoft Teams using this link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/334…
To participate, download the Request for Proposal documents from the Transnet eTenders portal using this link: transnetetenders.azurewebsit…
As the NAAMSA conference concludes today, @TransnetNPA (TNPA) recently welcomed a delegation of automotive and logistics industry leaders to the Port of Durban, extending industry engagement beyond the conference and providing an opportunity to showcase the Port’s strategic role in South Africa’s automotive value chain.
The delegation comprised Mr Tony Lui, CEO of Cheery; Loki, Head of Logistics; Neel Hariram, Strategic Director; and Zain Hassin of CDK Logistics.
The visit coincides with a significant milestone for the Port of Durban’s automotive sector. During the 2025/26 financial year, the Port handled 702,000 fully built-up units (FBUs), up from 531,000 in the previous year, representing a 26% year-on-year increase.
As a critical gateway for automotive imports and exports, TNPA remains committed to strengthening industry collaboration, enhancing supply chain efficiency and supporting the sector’s continued growth.
Yesterday's lease-signing agreement between @TransnetNPA (TNPA) and @FreeportIDZ (Freeport Saldanha) marked a significant milestone in advancing investment-led growth in the Port of Saldanha and the broader region.
Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy Director-General for Maritime Transport at the Department of Transport, Mthunzi Madiya, highlighted the importance of investment, industrialisation and collaboration in creating jobs and driving economic development.
The agreement reinforces Saldanha Bay's strategic role in South Africa's logistics and industrial ecosystem and is expected to support infrastructure development, attract new investment and unlock opportunities that contribute to long-term economic growth and competitiveness.
Delivering the keynote address at today’s signing ceremony in Saldanha Bay, @follow_transnet Group Chief Operating Officer Solly Letsoalo emphasised the broader significance of the agreement:
“The lease agreement between TNPA and Freeport Saldanha extends far beyond the boundaries of a land transaction. This agreement is about unlocking opportunity. It is about strengthening South Africa's logistics network and industrial development and, most importantly, advancing inclusive economic growth through strategic partnerships and infrastructure-led development”.
Aligned with Transnet's Reinvent for Growth strategy, the agreement reflects the organisation's focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving operational performance and collaborating with industry partners to unlock capacity across the logistics network.
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@TransnetNPA (TNPA) and @FreeportIDZ (Freeport Saldanha) have signed a 25-year lease agreement to unlock strategic industrial development opportunities within the Port of Saldanha, strengthening South Africa's export competitiveness and supporting inclusive economic growth.
The agreement covers approximately 55 hectares in the Southern Precinct of the Port of Saldanha, providing the long-term certainty required to attract investment and support the expansion of industrial activities linked to South Africa's only port-based Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Within the agreement, Freeport Saldanha's investment pipeline is valued at approximately R6.9 billion and spans several key sectors.
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Today, @TransnetNPA (TNPA) is signing a landmark 25-year lease agreement with @FreeportIDZ (Freeport Saldanha) that will unlock opportunities for investment, industrial development and economic growth within the Port of Saldanha Bay.
This milestone marks a strategic enabling transaction that unlocks port-linked commercial opportunities in the Southern Precinct and strengthens collaboration between TNPA and South Africa's only port-based Special Economic Zone.
In attendance today is the Deputy Director General of Maritime at the Department of Transport Mthunzi Madiya, @follow_transnet Group Chief Operating Officer, Solly Letsoalo, officials from the Western Cape provincial government, Members of the Mayoral Council of Saldanha Bay Municipality and Freeport Saldanha Executives, investors, partners and the members of the media.
As Maritime Heritage Month draws to a close, we reflect on the breadth of our mandate and the role we play in enabling South Africa's maritime economy.
From managing the country's eight commercial seaports that connect South Africa to global markets, to providing dredging services that keep shipping channels safe and maintaining lighthouses and navigation systems that guide vessels safely along our shores. Our work supports safe, reliable and efficient marine operations every day.
@TransnetNPA (TNPA) remains committed to powering maritime excellence and keeping South Africa connected to the world.
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A father’s dedication to the railways inspired a daughter’s journey at Transnet.
For Beatrice Januarie, Transnet has always represented opportunity, purpose, and pride. Her father began his career with Spoornet in December 1965, contributing to railway safety, freight handling and distribution, asset protection, and operational maintenance. Through the years, he often spoke about Transnet as a great company to work for, sharing stories of dedication, growth, and service.
Those words stayed with Beatrice. As she navigated the early stages of her own career, she remembered her father's advice and the pride he took in his work. Inspired by his journey, she chose to join Transnet and today, as an Accounts Payable professional in Finance at TNPA, she is proudly building a legacy of her own.
Motswako: #OurHeritageJourney.
#HeritageMonth #Transnet #OurPeopleOurHeritage
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#HeritageMonth2026 | 37 years of service. A legacy built on relationships, commitment, and pride.
As Customer Relations Manager at Transnet National Ports Authority Port of East London, Dirk Botes has dedicated nearly four decades to serving customers, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to the success of South Africa's ports. His journey reflects the enduring values of hard work, service excellence, and commitment that continue to define Transnet's heritage.
We celebrate Dirk's remarkable contribution and the many employees whose stories, experiences, and dedication have helped shape our organisation over the years.
Motswako: #OurHeritageJourney #HeritageMonth #LegacyInMotion
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[Media Statement] Transnet has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to commence the selection process for a strategic partner for the Ngqura Manganese Export Corridor (NMEC) Private Sector Participation (PSP) project for 25 years.
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Today, as South Africa celebrates Heritage Day and the global maritime community marks World Maritime Day, @TransnetNPA (TNPA) reflects on the legacy, people and partnerships that continue to shape our maritime sector.
Under this year's World Maritime Day theme, From Policy to Practice:Powering Maritime Excellence, as set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), we recognise that meaningful progress is achieved when vision is translated into action. From enabling safe, effective and efficient functioning of South Africa's ports, to fostering collaboration across the maritime value chain, it is our people who turn policy into tangible outcomes.
From policy to practice, we honour our heritage and the people who drive our sector forward.
#WorldMaritimeDay #HeritageDay #PolicytoPractice
As @TransnetNPA (TNPA) commemorates World Maritime Day this week, we recognise the strategic role our ports play in enabling trade, fostering development and keeping South Africa connected to the global economy.
From Richards Bay and Durban to Cape Town, Saldanha Bay, Mossel Bay, Port Elizabeth, Ngqura and East London, each port plays a unique role in driving economic growth, enabling investment and advancing socio-economic development across the country.
Which TNPA port is closest to you? Let us know in the comments!
#WorldMaritimeDay
Your connection to the ocean may be closer than you think.
From the goods we use everyday to the products South Africa exports to the world, maritime transport keeps global trade moving. In fact, more than 80% of global trade is carried by sea.
As we commemorate World Maritime Day this week, @TransnetNPA (TNPA) celebrates the people, ports, policies and partnerships that play a vital role in shaping our maritime sector.
When maritime moves, economies move.