Transnet: Operations Stabilisation Levy
We hereby advise that Transnet has issued the attached notice advising implementation of the Operations Stabilisation Levy against all container imports, exports and transshipments handled at the container terminals. The additional levy R110 per container will be added to the Fuel Neutrality charge now effective 01 November 2022 Current Quantum: R38 per container . New […]
Post-Strike Assessment – Saaff contextualises cost to SA’s economy
Trade costs of R7 billion were incurred by businesses over the 11 days of industrial action by workers at logistics utility Transnet, while South Africa lost the opportunity of moving R65.3bn worth of goods. That’s according to a post-strike assessment sent out by the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (Saaff) earlier today. In […]
Transnet working to clear port backlogs
Transnet has resumed operations and began implementing recovery plans across all ports and rail systems in South Africa after the national strike. Majority of Transnet staff have returned to work, and we have seen a slow but steady increase in vessels berthing and export sailing schedules now published. Port bookings to uplift containers have re-opened […]
Beilun, Ningbo COVID-19 Lockdown
Our partners have advised that all terminals and warehouses in Beilun, Ningbo have suspended operations until further notice due to COVID-19 restrictions. Clients who have been affected by this delay will be notified directly and alternative arrangements discussed where possible.
Update: Transnet Operations
Activity at ports is resuming, however, at a snail’s pace. The number of available container booking slots are low and are quickly taken, considering the high demand. SCT trucking partners have manged to uplift several containers today and will continue to push into clearing backlog best possible. Export schedules and stack dates are being updated […]
Update: Transnet Strike comes to an end
A wage settlement agreement has been reached between Transnet and UNTU which concludes the strike action at all Transnet facilities across South Africa. The SCT team are accessing all possibilities to obtain port booking and prioritise backlog cargo. Please do expect some delay as port becomes operational. Please be guided by the attached notices
Transnet Strike Update
The Transnet strike continues today Monday 17 October as the Unions have rejected the CCMA proposed 6% wage offer. Attached to this correspondence please find today’s update pertaining to the operations of Transnet facilities across South Africa. Most landside services remain suspended. Please do expect delays in all sea freight services. Further sources for reading: […]
Update: Transnet Strike Action
There has unfortunately been no confirmed progress to end the strike action across all Transnet facilities. TPT terminals country-wide are still at standstill with no movement of containers, but we will continue to stay in close contact with all stakeholders over the weekend and update clients accordingly.
Transnet Strike – Update from SCT, MD’s Desk
Good day customers These are indeed very worrying times with the Transnet strike still in full swing and the economic implications mounting to very serious levels. I feel it imperative to assure you that SCT is being as proactive as possible in these circumstances. The scenario is obviously largely beyond our control, but I wish […]
Update on Transnet Strike Action // Transnet Stabilization Levy
Transnet Strike Action Continues Transnet Stabilization Levy Transnet Strike Action Continues Operations are still severely impacted while the strike action continues at port terminals and Transnet has advised a 7-10 berthing delay of all incoming vessels. We are monitoring all current shipments and will advise clients directly of delivery delays. 2. Transnet Stabilization Levy Further […]