The Port Elizabeth Container Terminal (PECT) has received a major upgrade with the arrival of a new Ship-to-Shore (STS) crane. The crane, unveiled by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Transnet leadership, is expected to significantly enhance cargo-handling capabilities and operational efficiency at the terminal.
This acquisition forms part of Transnet Port Terminals’ R3 billion fleet renewal programme, aimed at improving equipment availability and boosting performance across South Africa’s ports.
The official unveiling took place on Monday, 14 April 2025 at the Quayside,
PECT.
