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between RBCT and TFR and the target is an average of
four hours 18 minutes.
The figure for trains that were tipped and bypassed
directly to the vessels was 19% in 2017 compared to 17%
in 2016. We continue to be aligned with our business
partner, TFR, to ensure the supply chain performs well
and contributes to increasing volumes.
Achievements
In 2017 RBCT was nominated by Transnet National
Ports Authority (TNPA), our strategic business partner,
as the Bulk Logistics Port/Terminal of the Year and it
is with great excitement that RBCT was declared the
winner of this prestigious Award (Global Ports Forum
International Award). Locally,
RBCT was nominated for six Zululand Chamber of
Commerce and Industry awards. RBCT won five awards
and was a runner-up in the sixth category.
f L-R: Mr Jabu Mdaki, General Manager Operations,
The significance of these awards is that they were Mr Preston Khomo, Port Manager and Mr Alan Waller, CEO
awarded in areas that matter the most to RBCT, people,
safety, environment and logistics. and sustainable projects that can build a better South
Community Development Africa. In 2017 we recognised the need to focus on early
childhood development, education and environment.
Our slogan, “Coal to the world, growth to the nation” Due to the water shortages we faced, we regarded this
depicts our sustainable commitment to community as an integral component in building a better future and
development over the years. Our aim is to participate life for all. In 2017, a total of R3.2-million was invested in
in programmes that benefit the wider community Community Social Investment (CSI) projects.
RBCT EXECUTIVE TEAM

Full Name of the Company: Richards Bay Coal No. of Employees: 500
Terminal (Pty) Ltd,
Industry Sector: Transport CONTACT DETAILS
Nature of Business: Coal handling and transporting Corporate Affairs
facility Tel: +27 (0)35 904 4911
Location: Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa E-mail: communications@rbct.co.za
Date Established: 1976 Website: www.rbct.co.za
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