Yesterday (Thursday) marked a historic milestone for Transnet Port Terminals’ Saldanha operations, when one billion tons of iron ore passed through the Saldanha Bulk Terminal – South Africa's main iron ore export terminal.
Key TPT stakeholders, local and regional management gathered at the Saldanha Terminal to celebrate this milestone. “Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) is constantly looking to expand and strengthen its operation, so reaching such a large milestone is very significant for the company as a whole. We are delighted with the success of the terminal and commitment that has been shown by the Saldanha TPT staff and management team that has seen us go from the terminal’s total handling capacity increasing gradually from 18 000 000 per annum in 1976 to where we are today at 60 000 000mt per annum – an increase of 233%,” said Robert Van Rooyen, TPT Saldanha terminal manager.
