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August 2012 saw the terminal handle its highest yet number of TEUs (Twenty Foot Equivalent Units) handled for a month - 63,857 TEUs, of which 18,725 were imports, 16,444 exports and 28,688 transshipment cargo destined for other regional ports, says Ports and Ships.
These volumes exceed the previous highest number which was 47,614 in June 2012. Siya Mhlaluka, TPT's GM: Eastern Cape, said that the company is "pleased to have handled these volumes."
According to Ports and Ships website, Mhlaluka praised the staff's performance, indicating that they have all done exceptionally well - given the weather challenges (wind and underwater currents) that surfaced during this time of the year.
Read the full article on ports.co.za