This update provides a consolidated overview of the South African logistics network and the current state of international trade. At our container terminals, an average of 9,268 TEUs was handled daily, an increase from 6,641 TEUs the previous week.
Port operations were plagued by some weather delays across various ports, leading to vessel changeovers. The truck booking system remains a challenge across ports, notably in Ngqura.
Global trade conditions remain subdued but structurally reconfiguring, with developing economies increasingly anchoring growth as South–South trade expands as a stabilising force. Trade flows are progressively reoriented toward intra-developing market exchanges, supported by Asia-centric value chains and strengthening Africa–Asia and Africa–Latin America linkages, which are offsetting weaker demand from advanced economies.
Key Notes:
- An average of 9,268 TEUs were handled per day, with 6,641 TEUs projected for next week.
- TNPA Feb: TEUs: ↑9% (m/m) & ↑9% (y/y). Bulk: ↓19% but ↑7%. Vehicles: ↓20% & ↓14% (y/y).
- Rail cargo handled out of Durban was reported at 2,902 containers, up by ↑19% from last week.
- Cross-border queue: ↓1,7 hrs; transit: ↓1,8 hrs; SA borders: ~8,2 hrs (↓20%); SADC: ~4,3 hrs (↓28%).
- Port congestion at the key hub ports across South Asia has started to ease following the initial disruptions
- Global air cargo markets opened 2026 with continued growth, with CTKs increasing by ↑5,6% (y/y).
Port operations – General:
- At our container terminals, an average of 9,268 TEUs was handled daily, an increase from 6,641 TEUs the previous week.
- Port operations were plagued by some weather delays across various ports, leading to vessel changeovers.
- The truck booking system remains a challenge across ports, notably in Ngqura.
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