Port of Durban | Durban container terminal working to resolve backlog: Creecy

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says the container terminal at the Durban port is working to clear a backlog following disruptions that began after the introduction of its new Navis operating system in August.

Migration of the system disrupted cargo flows, truck bookings and vessel movements with waiting times for some ships reaching up to 12 days.

The delays have also affected cargo owners and businesses, with additional costs linked to storage among other things.

The latest disruptions come after the port experienced a major backlog in 2023 and 2024. Speaking at the Durban Gateway Terminal, Creecy says the average waiting time for vessels has improved to 8.3 days.

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