Keeping track of containers in South Africa’s ports just got a whole lot easier thanks to the launch of the Transnet Spotlight App which enables customers to track and trace their containers at all Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) facilities.
“This kind of visibility assists our customers with their day-to-day planning, helping to increase operational efficiency,” said Mbali Mathenjwa, executive manager: corporate affairs at TPT.
Available on Android and Apple devices, current features of the app include “Track and Trace”, which is not only focused on containers, but also extended to trucks and vessels. Track and Trace extends across all Transnet terminals and Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) Navis facilities.
Other “soon-to-be-released” features will see customers being notified of any operational changes in the various Transnet terminals, from weather conditions to any congestion issues. In addition, the “Register Me” feature will enable Transnet to send customers personalised information regarding their specific consignments.
Transnet Spotlight is the only application in the industry that provides status of consignments across all shipping lines. Future releases will extend to other industries.
A screenshot of the Transnet Spotlight mobile application.
