The Strategy and Projects of The Port of Richard's Bay (1)| Mr. Fortune Magqabi Port Engineer (TNPA)

Nongcebo McKenzie: The Podcast

Mr. Fortune Magqabi, Port Engineer ( Strategy & Solar Power Project) at The Port of Richard's Bay, is our guest on this episode of The Podcast as we unpack the port's strategy and projects.
This conversation is part of a series of conversations on the Port of Richard's Bay's strategy, initiatives and CSI projects.
The Port of Richards Bay is divided into three precincts, namely: South Dunes, Bayview and Newark precincts, which focus on different services outlined below. Driven by the Port Development Framework Plan (PDFP), which is updated bi-annually, further expansion will be possible alongside the Mhlathuze River floodplain towards the N2 highway.
While numerous mining and other products move through the port, coal remains the single largest export commodity in terms of volumes and is the second largest foreign exchange earner for the South African economy after gold. Other commodities handled at the port include: Forest products, aluminium, bagged cargo, granite, minimum containers, heavy lifts, ferro alloys, andalusite, chrome, clay, copper concentrates, fertilizer, magnetite, rock phosphate, rutile, titanium slag, woodchips, zircon, alumina, coking coal, pet coke, potash, salt, sulphur, urea, phosphoric acid, chemical and chemical products, etc. the Port of Richards Bay is South Africa’s leading port in terms of cargo volumes handled. It is also the biggest port in size, covering an area of approximately 3 773 ha, a large portion of which is still available for further expansion.
Among Smart Port initiatives, the Port of Richards Bay has an Integrated Port Management System (IPMS) and Joint Operations Centre, both designed to create end-to-end visibility throughout the logistics chain, enabling port users to track their cargo from port of origin to destination. the IPMS is a holistic web-based system that integrates Marine Operations, Terminal Operations, Systems and Reporting on a single platform. This system provides users with access to a wide range of near real-time operational information that is accessed centrally 24/7, on which to base sound decisions that will improve port efficiency and performance.
The Podcast:
Camera: Mluleki Dlamini & Siyabonga Meyiwa
Sound: Sibusiso 'Dust' Nkosi
Editing: Mluleki Dlamini & Kwenza Trevor Masinga
Co-ordinator: Phumelele Khambule
Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie
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