Transport forum goes to Richards Bay

08 Dec 2011 - by Staff reporter

The first Transport Forum. Special Interest Group meeting of the New Year is scheduled for February 2 in the Port of Richards Bay.
Sponsored by Transnet National Ports Authority, the speaker line-up will host several senior port staff members including port manager Thami Ntshingila and TNPA CEO Tau Morwe.
For further details, go to http://www.transportsig.com

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