Happy Friday!
We’re back after a whirlwind of a fortnight with positive engagements taking place all around!
Tuesday 13th was the TNPA/WCG engagement under the auspices of Minister Mireille Wenger and gave industry an opportunity to meet the new executive team of TNPA.
From a personal perspective it was an honour to engage with Advocate Michelle Philips, Advocate Phyllis Difeto, Chair Andile Sangqu and Oscar Borchards, taking over the reins of Acting Managing Executive, Western Cape Terminals.
In the perfect world, the dream team!! We need to ensure that these posts become permanent!
In view of the current terminal challenges, EWC was invited to present to WCG an overview of the challenges faced and an update on the fruit exports, with particular reference to the export of grapes.
Terminal Performance for week 7 (12 – 18th February, 2024) as follows:
- CTCT : 15987 TEU handled target 16115; 12 GCH 26 SWH, 8.4 hours wind delay13% night shift, 345 rail moves – a marked improvement.
- CTMPT : 2340 TEU handled target 2388 : 13 GCH 13 SWH – equipment challenges & SWH needs to increase.
- FPT : Berth Occupancy : 78%, 8 vessels handled, 2 container, 3 multi cargo, 3 fruit, 2 Dry Bulk;, 2571 Containers handled; 855.71 MT General Cargo B/B; Dry Bulk 31007.56 & 6998 pallets
- Equipment : Hydraulic units now in use at all 3 CTCT berths, 28 RTGs in use, 7 STS gantries operational
Lots more on the horizon, so watch this space!
We remain your independent voice of the Export Industry!
