Transnet to shut down coal export line for routine maintenance

South Africa’s Transnet will shut down its coal export line for 14 days of routine maintenance from July 11, the state-owned logistics firm said on Wednesday.

A total of 230,000 tonnes of coal per day is transported on the line, the company said.

Transnet on Monday reported a slight rise in full-year revenue but said coal export volumes fell by 5.5% to 72.1 million tonnes. 

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