TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) recently outlined progress in implementation of its Island View Precinct Strategy, which sets out to facilitate greater participation of historically disadvantaged persons in terminal operations and to enhance the country’s supply of strategic liquid bulk commodities, while encouraging new entrants into the market.
The engagement session followed various one-on-one tenant meetings and industry forums where TNPA engaged with affected tenants and stakeholders since April.
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Addressing the latest gathering Chief Executive of TNPA, Shulami Qalinge, said: “To date we have made some progress in implementing the strategy. Industry has been requested to provide feedback on the proposed Operating Model and our lease extension approach, and comments have been taken into consideration in our revised planning. April 2020 has been earmarked as the period when the transition of new terminal operators into the Island View Precinct will commence.”
Qalinge said TNPA aimed to address the slow transformation in the Island View Precinct where lessees have historically enjoyed tenancy in excess of 50 years. She thanked industry stakeholders and Island View Precinct tenants for their cooperation and input during the process to date. The majority of the precinct’s footprint is occupied by cargo owners who act as terminal operators. They are responsible for landing, shipping and/or storage of South Africa’s petroleum, diesel, chemicals, oils, lubricants and aviation fuel.
TNPA will welcome any comments and suggestions from the public on ivs@Transnet.co.za.
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