Update: Transnet Operations and Strike Action

Dear Clients The continued strike is as disruptive for us as it is for you and we understand your frustration during these challenging times in our industry. The status of all shipments are monitored closely by our team and clients will be updated accordingly. Transnet wage negotiations are still underway, and members of the transport […]

Transnet Strike Action

Please be guided by the below notices from Transnet confirming that strike action is still underway, and operations are currently at standstill. Bookings to uplift containers are still suspended so please do expect delivery delays as we work around the current situation and access all possibilities. All clients will be contacted directly concerning status of […]

Transnet strike action update

There have been unconfirmed reports that the strike will continue on Monday 10th October and we will continue to provide the latest developments as they arise. If any of the details related to the strike need clarification, kindly make contact with your local SCT representative

Update on Transnet Terminal Operational Status

Please refer to the below correspondence pertaining to current operational status at Transnet Port Terminals. We are still experiencing delays and will continue to monitor the situation.  Current known delays: For Imports: Limited bookings are available to uplift containers at port. Deliveries will be affected. Vessel ETA’s have moved out as certain vessels are forced […]

Transnet Strike Action // Transnet Levy // CMA CGM Tariff Increases

Contents:  Update: Transnet Strike Action Transnet Operations Stabilization Levy CMA CGM Tariff Increases: JHB Drop Off Fee 1.Update: Industrial Strike Action Transnet strike action is still underway and Durban port is currently semi-operational with skeleton staff. Bookings to uplift containers have been reopened but there is currently a major backlog. Please do expect delays as […]

Transnet Industrial Action Today

Please refer to below notice from SAAFF confirming details around todays strike action. If any of the below details need clarification, kindly make contact with your local SCT representative. As per the Transnet notice published earlier, UNTU staff are now officially on strike from midnight 6 October.  Transnet will be meeting SATAWU on Friday, 7 […]

Transnet Industrial Action

We have received confirmation from the Harbour association and several other partners that strike action has started at Durban Harbour early hours this morning. At this early stage it is difficult to predict the severity and duration of the strike and the situation remains very fluid. SCT will endeavour to do our very best to mitigate […]

Update on Transnet Protected Strike Action

Transnet wage negotiations are currently underway in attempt to avert a possible strike action planned for tomorrow 6 October 2022. Please refer to the attached communication for further information.  Kindly contact your local SCT representative for any queries you may have.

Transnet Protected Strike Action

Please be guided by the attached notification concerning the protected industrial strike action planned for Thursday 6 October 2022. The strike is due to the rejected outcome of recent wage negotiations for all Transnet members under the United National Transport Union. We advise all clients that this strike is expected to cause operational delays in the […]

Transnet additional levy surcharge + Maersk Increase in DRP fee

Transnet additional levy surcharge Maersk Increase in DRP Fee Transnet additional levy surcharge Please refer to the attached notice regarding TPT implementation of the Operations Stabilization Levy effective 01 October 2022. A total cost of R148 will be levied against all container imports, exports and transhipments handled at the container and multi-purpose terminals. 2. Maersk Increase in […]