Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) recently received 47 new hauliers for the Port of Cape Town as part of its equipment replacement plan, Cape {town} Etc reports.
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The delivery also included four reach stackers, and a leased empty container handler as additional equipment. The company revealed this at a meeting on 12 August held by Dr Ivan Meyer, the Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism and Transnet’s Port of Cape Town management.
‘Our people and systems are equally important in ensuring our terminals are fluid and operate seamlessly,’ said TPT’s Western Cape Managing Executive, Oscar Borchards.
‘Since April, we have recruited 32 haulier drivers, and our effective utilisation of the Navis system further helps us optimise operations. Furthermore, we have recruited additional diesel mechanics, millwrights and electricians to capacitate our engineering team further.’
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During the meeting, Meyer emphasised the importance of the Port of Cape Town as the Western Cape’s export hub.
‘The Western Cape Government’s (WCG) Growth for Job strategy aims to create an R1 trillion economy by 2035.’
‘To achieve this, we must triple Western Cape exports to reach R450 billion and increase private sector investment to 20% of the province’s GDP. We must have a fully operational harbour to drive economic growth, boost exports, and attract private sector investment.’
He added that he is optimistic about the PoCT’s eight-point improvement plan which aims to improve operations in crisis management, information sharing and port operations visibility, combatting combat adverse weather conditions, upgrading terminal equipment and port infrastructure and improving truck operations.
‘Optimising marine services, focusing on the people, and elevating the port as a delivery platform will result in more efficient and effective operations at the PoCT,’ he said.
According to the TNPA’s Western Cape managing executive, Rajesh Dana, the company is ‘undertaking several strategic projects at the PoCT to enhance its operational capacity and efficiency.’
This includes the expansion of the Cape Town Container Terminal – Phase 2B, the Truck Staging Project, and the development of the Back of Port Logistics Park at Culemborg.
‘Additionally, our efforts are to implement the TNPA Recovery plan, which is focused on improving information sharing and port operations visibility, enhancing truck operations, and optimising marine services.’
‘We aim to refine these operational aspects and position the port as a premier delivery platform, emphasising our people and their contributions.’
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