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TNPA releases new book to mark 20th anniversary

In honour of their 20th anniversary, Transnet National Ports Authority unveiled a new book and documentary at their Maritime Heritage Celebration event on Wednesday. Titled ‘TNPA’s Maritime Transformation Legacy’, the book showcases…

HERE TO HELP: TNPA acting chief operating officer Captain Rufus Lekala, who recently flew down to East London to assist the city’s port staffPicture: SUPPLIED

EL Port assisted by COO

The Port of East London was recently visited by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) acting chief operating officer Captain Rufus Lekala, who visited from Durban for a few days. TNPA flew Lekala down in one of their own helicopters to…

MAYBE NEXT TIME: The MV Artania would have been the longest cruise ship to dock in the Port of East London, but heavy winds prevented that from happening

East London port’s popularity continues to grow

The Port of East London’s popularity continues to grow, with the last season proving to be a record-breaker for South Africa’s only river port. The most recent season saw 14 cruise liners make calls, the most in any single season in the…

SAILING ALONG: TNPA and Southern Star Cruises invited East London children for a boat ride around the harbour as part of their World Maritime Day celebrationsPicture: SUPPLIED

Port celebrates Maritime Day

The Port of East London celebrated World Maritime Day at Latimer’s Landing last Thursday. The day was created by the United Nations (UN) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in 1978 to celebrate the maritime industry’s…

A strike which was due start on Thursday morning at the country’s ports has been interdicted by the Transnet National Ports Authority. Image: Supplied

Strike interdicted at SA’s ports, work must go ahead

The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has interdicted a strike which had been set to start at 6am on Thursday at the country’s ports. This is according to the SA Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu). “The labour court has…