Is South Africa ready for a proposed port tariff adjustment of 9.61% for 2026-2029..??

Port tariffs are not just one page, they directly form the cost and competing in trade in South African ports and on world trade routes.

If you don’t answer as as you do as you do, it’s your chance to do something about it ..

South African port regulator has now opened the National Ports Transnet (TNPA) review Tariff application for 2026/27 – 2028/29And this is your opportunity to get involved ..

What is on the table .. ??

TNPA has applied for A Average tariff adjustment of 9.61 % For 2026/27 .. No Credit Setting Tariff (ETIMC), this increase will be more than 21 % ..

Key highlights are:

• Sea Costs (Transport Lines): 11.24 % increase
• Import and Export of Container: 8.61 % increase
• Dry bulk, break, beach and transfer: 9.61 % increase
• Coal and magnetite export: 9.84 % increase
• Import and Export of Vehicle & Liquid Bulk: 8.61 % increase

In addition, the reference has stated Six -year investment plan of 8.8 billion R18With $ 8.3 billion, which runs between 2026/27 and 2028/29, focusing on stability and adding capacity ..

Notewarm, projects such as the development of long -term Boegoebaai port have been delayed in the next tariff years.

Why stakeholders should be involved

These tariff settings directly affect:

• Transit lines Through the higher offshore charges ..
• Importers and exporters Via container, bulk and cargo costs ..
• Merchants of goods Charcoal, magnetite and other dry bulk cargoes ..
• Supply chain investors and planners Investment Investment Times and Infrastructure Gaps ..

Using the port company on the horizon, the regulator has emphasized that the input of wide and diverse stakeholders is essential for balance, reasonable price and stability.

How can you participate

The port regulator has planned a collection of stakeholder partnerships exhibitions across the country to consult with industry players.

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• Written submission has also been invited, which can be kept on public or confidential request ..
• The Economic Development Team is available to participate in communities, jobs and rooms before or after the roads.

Showshow dates, and details are as follows, and more information is available on the port regulator website.

Call for action

Whether you are a transport line that operates on South African routes, a multinational commodity trader, a local exporter or an industry entity affects your tariff review.

Now it’s time:

• Participate on the roads and heard your voice
• Send written entries on the impact of proposed tariff structures
• Encourage peers and members of your networks to participate actively

Your insight contributes to the formation of fair, transparent and sustainable decisions that affect the South African business community and international partners.

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