Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has announced that it will adjust its fuel neutrality charge to R78 per container from June 1.
TPT said the revised charge was based on coastal diesel index thresholds in line with the regulated fuel pricing framework determined by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources. The charge is levied at container terminals that use diesel-dependent equipment to handle import and export cargo.
“The fuel charge is being implemented as a transparent, cost-recovery mechanism following diesel increasing between R13.26 and R13.43 since March 2026 due to ongoing global supply chain disruptions,” said TPT general manager for commercial and planning, Michelle van Buren Schele.
The fuel neutrality charge was “short term in nature” and was only applied during “periods of extreme fuel price variation”, Van Buren Schele said. It is evaluated on a monthly basis.
She said the ports operator had begun engaging with customers regarding the charge, while firming up contingency plans in March to secure fuel and ensure uninterrupted operational support for port users. The fuel neutrality charge constitutes a partial recovery, with the ports operator absorbing a portion of the additional costs incurred.
“We place our customers at the centre of our operations and will continue to engage transparently and proactively with all industry stakeholders, ensuring consistent communication, clarity on any impact and collaborative solutions that support supply chain resilience,” Van Buren Schele said.
