(1) (a) Transnet has formed a working group represented by Transnet National Ports Authority (“TNPA”), Transnet Port Terminals (“TPT”) and Transnet Freight Rail (“TFR”) in ensuring that any challenges that may ensue are addressed by all affected operating divisions to ensure an efficient, effective and consistent safe operation. The import programme is coordinated by Grain South Africa’s Logistics and Planning Committee (SACOTA) and comprises of representatives from all the ports, railways, traders, silo owners and millers.
(b) The total number will be driven by the commercial agreements between the shippping lines and the cargo owners. In terms of berth availability, vessels will be allocated berths according to vessels length, parcel size, draft, method of handling and safety considerations.
(c) The ports that have the capacity to handle grain are listed as follows :
(d) (i) Ships
PORTS |
AVAILABLE BERTHS |
East London |
2 Berths (T & S berth) |
Port Elizabeth |
4 Berths (Berth 8,9,10,11) |
Cape Town |
3 Berths (Multi-Purpose Terminal) |
3 Berths (Fruit Purpose Terminal |
|
Durban |
3 Berths (Island View, Maydon Wharf, Maydon Wharf) |
(ii) Grain
PORTS |
CAPACITY (tons) |
East London |
1,344,000 |
Port Elizabeth |
1,344,000 |
Cape Town |
2,016,000 |
Durban (Agriport, SABT) |
2,016,000 |
3,360,000 |
|
2,016,000 |