TPT signs deal for six mobile harbour cranes Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has signed a contract with Liebherr Werk Nenzing for the purchase of six mobile harbour cranes. The cranes are part of TPT’s Durban roro and Maydon Wharf Terminal’s R438.3 million investment in container-handling capacity. Global economy ‘has entered new danger zone’ A recession in Europe and weaker growth in India, Brazil and other developing countries will likely slow global economic growth, the World Bank says. Emirates to add capacity on Durban route Emirates will operate a 354-seat Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its Durban service from June 1 this year. The aircraft will provide a 90% increase in cargo capacity between Dubai and Durban. Prawn exports on a growth trail Mozambique expects to export about 17 900 tonnes of farmed prawns this year, an increase of almost 80% on the 10 000t exported in 2011. ‘Current toll infrastructure need not go to waste’ The SA Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association believes the current investments in etags, infrastructure, staff and vehicles need not go to waste. “Should the new Sanral board recommend to the Minister of Transport that the national fuel levy be used for the immediate Sanral funding requirements, the current GFIP Open Road Tolling (ORT) infrastructure and etags, for example, could be used to assist in several Gauteng pilot projects to help better manage the current traffic violation process and even the pre-payment of vehicle licence discs,” a spokesman said.
