South Africa Petrol and Diesel Price Forecast

We will receive confirmation on the expected fuel increase by the Department of Minerals and Energy on the 02-December-2011, the new fuel prices will be effective the 07 December 2011.

South Africa Controlled Product Price Forecast:

NEXT PRICE CHANGE                         Wednesday, 07 December 2011

Petrol                                                   12.00 - 14.00 c/l increase

Low Sulpher Diesels 0.05%                 33.00 - 35.00 c/l increase 

Ultra Low Sulpher Diesels 0.005%      34.00 - 36.00 c/l increase

 

PORT CONGESTION

Portnet advised at about 19h00 yesterday that there are 25 rows of trucks waiting to enter the terminal for tower 205. Drivers that entered the holding area at about the same time are still in the holding area waiting to enter the terminal. As the port is congested  we are currently  concentrating on stack closing and last free day storage containers.

Transnet has NOT indicated of extending stacks or extending the storage free period. TSI will NOT be held liable for any storage or l/arrival charges. Please note this will have a negative impact on all deliveries.

DCT PIER 1 / DCT PIER 2 WINDBOUND

Please see notices received from the Port.

DCT PIER 2 – Waterside operations on standby for Wind from 11H30.

PIER 1  - Wind bound both Waterside and Landside as from 11H30.

NOTICE: DELAYS AT CITY DEEP

Hereunder, please find recent communication received from Transnet Freight Rail.

"We regret to inform you that the City Terminal Terminal is currently Operating with 3 machines for loading and offloading of your road trucks, you will be delayed. We anticipate in getting the additional new machine tonight."

It should be noted that as a result of the above we are also experiencing major delays at container depots. Consequently all hauliers including Grindrod Intermodal are being impacted negatively in our ability to meet delivery requirements. That being said we assure you every effort is being made to honour our delivery commitments to you. We have resources deployed at the various loading / offloading facilities in an effort to expedite the process. 

DCT System Challenges

DCT Pier 1 and Pier 2 are currently experiencing network challenges.  Transporters are urgently requested to recall all trucks as the terminal is congested.  Stack dates and Import storage will be adjusted as soon as the system issues are resolved.

(Source: Transnet)