Licensing of terminal operators on track

The new licensing process for terminal operators that will see them held responsible for operational effectiveness and productivity is set to be completed by the end of July, according to Herbert Msagala, general manager of operations for Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA). Addressing the monthly Transport Forum hosted at the Port of Saldanha last week, Msagala said 91 applications for terminal licences had been received and were being processed. It was unclear how many licences would be issued, but according to Msagala, TNPA would take on a more comprehensive oversight role in which terminal performance, safety, health and environmental compliance as well as controlling of port services and facilities would be monitored much more closely.