By Levy Masiteng
Transport minister Barbara Creecy unveiled two of four brand-new ship-to-shore (STS) cranes for the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2 on Thursday, in Durban.
The unveiling was done in partnership with Transnet. The cranes will replace an old fleet that has reached its end-of-lifecycle.
According to Creecy, the acquisition of the four STS cranes is an investment of R967 million, which is expected to enhance the terminal’s operational efficiency, cargo-handling capacity, and competitiveness.
“Furthermore, Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) has set aside R4 billion on acquiring equipment across its business this financial year (2025/26),” Creecy said in a statement.
She said the purchase of new equipment is tied to a new long-term contracting model with original equipment manufacturers and original parts suppliers.
It is expected to drive significant benefits for Transnet, including enhanced equipment performance and reliability, spares support, asset life cycle management, innovation, and equipment standardization.
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