Informational listing regarding the harmonized tariff. The citys tariffs are regulated through the tariff bylaw as per the provincial gazette, 27 july 2015. Get in touch were available monday to friday, business hours eastern time. Tariffs, book, 20142015, transnet, ports regulator of south africa. The ports regulator has once again restrained transnet national ports authoritys tnpas tariffincreasing ambitions. The target is to have the new tariff structure in place by 201516. Transnet national ports authority tariff application for. Transnet soc limiteds petroleum pipelines system tariff for the 201617 tariff period. Transnets pipeline division asks nersa to approve a 25. The process was conciliated by messrs tsepho mashigo and peter harris.
The market demand strategy mds is transnets investment programme aimed at expanding and modernising the countrys rail, port and pipeline infrastructure over a period of seven years to promote economic growth in south africa. Transnet national ports authority is the port east london, south africa. Unit of tonnage means 1 metric ton 1 000 kg, subject to a minimum of 1 ton, except for the following. This application has been guided by the national energy regulator of. The tariff application, prepared in accordance with the tariff methodology, included a fixed tariff adjustment for fy 2015 16 with indicative tariff adjustments for fy 201617 and fy 201718. Transnet port terminals tpt is one of five operating divisions of transnet soc limited, south africas stateowned freight transport and handling company.
Gama has headed transnets freight rail unit since february 2011, his second appointment to. The transnet freight rail, rail charge levy information is made available to enable transnet freight rail customers to verify amounts on their statements. Overview of the transnet national ports authority tnpa tariff application for 20162017. On an annual basis, tnpa issues a revised tariff book with proposed tariff. Tpt terminal updates terminal updates transnet port. Transnet soc limiteds petroleum pipelines system tariff. Official pdf, 151 pages world bank documents world bank group. Even as eskoms financial performance improved in 201516 as a result of a 12. Transnet national ports authority tariff book 2014 2015 author. Transnet national ports authority tariff book 20142015 author. Bulk cargo charges should be paid before commencement of cargo discharging, unless specifically agreed otherwise in writing. The main types of tariff documents tariff books for general cargo, roro, dry bulk, usually provided by pas. Transnet national ports authority tariff application for financial. The market demand strategy mds is transnet s investment programme aimed at expanding and modernising the countrys rail, port and pipeline infrastructure over a period of seven years to promote economic growth in south africa.
Tariff book 2017 transnet national ports authority. Transnet 647 city of san diego fiscal year 20 adopted budget fund description in november 1987, san diego county voters approved the enactment of the initial san diego transportation improvement program transnet that resulted in a onehalf cent increase to the local sales tax. General terms and conditions the services rendered by the terminal operator to the customer or container operator are governed by this tariff book, read in conjunction with the terminal operators conditions of trade. In the event of any conflict arising between the interpretation of the act, such port rules and harbour masters written instructions and this tariff book then the act, port rules and harbour masters written instructions shall prevail. Volume 1 integrated report performance highlights 1 approval of the annual financial statements 2 group company secretary certificate 3 independent auditors report 4 audit committee report 8 report of the directors 14. The tariff strategy will not result in any significant reduction in total port costs. But the forecast for the 20152016 tariff year is still positive with the tnpa estimating an overall. South africas transnet national ports authoritys tnpa tariff. The monopoly in the ownership of south african ports by transnet national ports authority. Saaff will be responding to this application on the members behalf.
Posted on 31082015 we would like to bring to your attention that the ports regulator has published npas tariff application for 201617 financial year increases as below. Artn 25 at ptr 2015 t he ports regulator of south africa prsa has published the record of decision rod in terms of the transnet national port authority tariff application for fy20152016. The rail charge levy is no longer made available on this website. The usitc office of tariff affairs and trade agreements is responsible for publishing the harmonized tariff schedule of the united states annotated htsa. Johannesburg transnet is phasing in a new harbourtariff system aimed at reducing the difference in expenses for manufactured goods and bulk commodities. Transnet freight has informed customers that freight rail prices are to rise in april, not by an inflationlinked figure, but between 16. The conciliation of the wage dispute between transnet and organized labour started at the transnet bargaining council on tuesday 02 june 2015. Transnet freight rail has approximately 38 000 employees, who are spread throughout the country. Pdf maritime port pricing and governance in south africa.
Tnpa clarifies its proposed 20142015 tariff application. Type name modified cape town combi terminal 42020 03. The htsa provides the applicable tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the united states. International trade logistics costs in south africa. This study assesses trends and stakeholder comments on maritime port pricing and governance in south africa. All business is undertaken subject to the terms and conditions contained in this tariff book and. Transnet port terminals, kingsmead office park, durban, 4001 p. In particular, please note that transnet reserves the right to. Tnpa is a subdivision of transnet stateowned corporation soc that is wholly owned by the government through the.
Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. Transnet port terminals provides world class cargo handling and logistics services at seven commercial ports along south africas coastline. Consultation on the transnet national ports authority tariff. Tariff book 2016 transnet national ports authority. Tariffs, book, 2014 2015, transnet, ports regulator of south africa created date. In 2015 cargo handled by the port totalled 71,819,867 tonnes, including oil imports.
Johannesburg transnet appointed siyabonga gama on monday as the acting ceo of the ports and rail utility after brian molefe was seconded to head eskom, which is struggling to meet demand. The bulk of the cargo handled however was iron ore for export. Time spend in south african waters does not exceed 60 days. Tariffs quoted in south african rand and are exclusive of value added tax vat. The tariff application fy 2015 16 marked the inception of the submission of a multiyear tariff application to the regulator. Please visit the rail charge levy page that is currently maintained and update your bookmarks if you have this page bookmarked. Vehicles empty driven or towed fromto the port and including boats, yachts, etc. The evolution of the port tariff framework since corporatisation of transnet is elucidated below. All claims related to charges raised in accordance with the terminal operators tariff book will, for prescription purposes, be dealt with strictly in. Content analysis is used to analyse transnet national ports authority tnpa tariff. South africa and other industry bodies and will also include book and journal articles. Overview of the transnet national ports authority tnpa.
In 1987, san diego county residents approved the 20year transnet program, a halfcent sales tax to fund a variety of transportation projects throughout san diego county. Transnet presented its annual results for the year ended 31 march 2015, as follows. Pricing strategy and tariff structure for a port authority. About us transnet port terminals tpt is one of five operating divisions of transnet soc limited, south africas stateowned freight transport and handling company. Transnet national ports authority finance economic regulation po box 32696 braamfontein 2017 isbn 9780620563222 this tariff book is also available on our internet website address. Transnet national ports authoritys tnpas tariffincreasing ambitions. Port regulators record of decision iro tnpa tariff. Portnet was a division of transnet that administered the port. Tenderers are hereby advised that transnet isnot committed to any course of action asa result of its issuance of this tender andor itsreceipt of atender offer. Transnet 201516 performance mr siyabonga gama, group executive officer. Port pricing, south africa, port doctrine, transnet national ports authority.
Transnet soc limited transnet submits its 201516 petroleum pipeline system tariff application the application in terms of section 28 3 of the petroleum pipelines act, 2003 act no. Tariff applications ports regulator of south africa. Transnet national ports authority can not assure that the tariff book is free of errors and. The terms and conditions thus continuing shall subject and without prejudice to any appeal to higher authority as to the status of that clause exclude the offending clause but, if such deletion substantially affects or alters the commercial basis of these terms and conditions, the terms and conditions, including such provision, shall be.
It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight. During the calendar year 2015 the port of saldanha bay handled a total of 618 ships with a total gross tonnage of 40,225,933gt. Transnet national ports authority tariff book 20142015. Transnet freight rail is the largest division of transnet limited, a public company with south african government as its sole shareholder. While the cost of moving containers through south african ports is relatively high, port levies on bulk commodities and shipping lines are much. Terminal updates transnet port terminals vessel updates. Introduction and background this discussion document relates to. Tnpa tariff book with a set of prices that covers all eight commercial ports.
Therefore, the ports regulator decided to issue an interim regulatory manual, applicable to the 201415 tariff year, to guide the tnpa in preparing its tariff application. As such, transnet and its maritime divisions, transnet national ports. This program, which became operative in 1988 and expired in 2008, is one of the largest transportation improvement programs in california. South africa has eight commercial ports that are run by a single national ports authority, tnpa, using a single tariff book and thus applying uniform tariffs to ports that differ in infrastructure and the markets they serve. The national energy regulator of sas nersas decision to grant transnet a 23. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. All business undertaken and services rendered in terms hereof by transnet port terminal tpt, without exception, are subject to tpts standard trading terms and conditions applicable to the various terminals operated by tpt. Previous studies by gumede and chasomeris 2015 and meyiwa and.