PROFILE • Liquid Pitch Import Terminal, operated by Hillside Aluminium The Port also boasts a phosphoric acid export loading facility and a liquid pitch import facility. The combination of specialised cargo handling facilities, fast vessel turnaround, deep-water infrastructure, excellent rail links to the hinterland and the large greenfield development potential contributes positively to the Port’s logistical advantages. In addition, the Port has a 300m-wide entrance channel. The deep-water Port is also able to handle Cape Sized Vessels. Milestones: 2006 to 2015 Milestones achieved over the past decade include: • RBCT Phase V expansion project • Acquisition of a new helicopter (ZS-RRB) • Commissioning of coal berth – Berth 306 • Commissioning of liquid bulk berth – Berth 208 • Acquisition of a new tug “Lilani” • Opening of a rail line between Swaziland and the Port • Construction of breakwater floating pontoons – erosion control structures to protect the area from the full force of incoming waves – a first for South Africa • ISPS Compliance • Upgrade of roads • A fully operational Truck Staging Area to improve Port efficiency and productivity – a first for South African ports • A 132Kv upgrade to the harbour’s west substation – a first in the port system • Initiatives to reduce consumption of water and electricity • Implemented an Integrated Port Management System and Joint Operations Centre – enabling port users to track their cargo from port of origin to destination, amongst other functions • Revival of the Port Festivals • Corporate Social Investment projects The Port is driven by the Port Development Framework which is updated annually. Over time the Port will develop into one of the largest global ports through expansion alongside the Mhlathuze River floodplain, towards the N2 highway, bringing with it economic growth and upliftment. Numerous capital investment programmes are in the pipeline to enhance the capacity of the Port, especially in the area of liquid bulk. Future plans under consideration include: • Development of the South Dunes Precinct • Richards Bay Clean Cargo Rail Yard Port Expansion • Power Barges KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS 2016/17 38
• LNG Facility • Tidal Bridge Upgrades • Ship Repair Facility Transnet National Ports Authority, Port of Richards Bay, is committed to protecting both the environment and the health and safety of its employees, contractors and other stakeholders. Echwebeni (Zulu word meaning “at the Port”), a 54ha mangrove swamp site, was declared a Site of Conservation Significance by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife in 2005. Initiatives are in place to entrench a safe working environment. PORT OF RICHARDS BAY 1976 2015/16 Vessels entered the Port 136 2 000 Million tons of cargo handled 6.9 99 Cargo berths 5 23 Leased sites 2 82 Water surface area 14 38.5 1 746.6 Ha of land 2 107 2 026 Total quay length in meters 1 500 6 389 Total length of conveyor belting for bulk cargo 8.3km (RBCT) 104km Transnet’s Market Demand Strategy (MDS) will expand and modernise the country’s ports, pipelines and rail infrastructure to promote economic growth in South Africa. The MDS will enable the ports to transport goods in a reliable, efficient and cost effective manner. To the next 40 years! CONTACT INFO Port Manager: Preston Khomo Harbour Master: Captain Sabelo Mdlalose Customer Relations Manager: Sinamile Zuma Physical address: Bayvue Centre, Ventura Road, Port of Richards Bay Postal address: PO Box 181, Richards Bay, 3900 Tel: +27 35 905 3440 | Fax: +27 35 905 3199 Email: Preston.Khomo@transnet.net Sabelo.Mdlalose@transnet.net Sinamile.Zuma@transnet.net Website: www.transnet.net 39 KWAZULU-NATAL BUSINESS 2016/17
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