Our container terminals handled an average of 10,437 TEUs per day, down from 11,150 TEUs the week before. It is anticipated that an increased average of around 11,610 TEUs (almost 4%) will be handled over the next week. Port operations were mostly characterized by bad weather, empty berths, and equipment issues. Due to equipment issues and unfavorable weather, the Port of Cape Town had to concede more than 20 operational hours this week. This prevented Durban from operating at its best. At our Eastern Cape Ports, bad weather, empty berths, and large swells guaranteed operational difficulties; at the Port of Richards Bay, marine equipment issues turned out to be the primary operational barrier. According to the most recent TFR data, there were some delays this week on the ConCor line between Johannesburg and Durban due to locomotive problems. Furthermore, the ConCor’s yearly maintenance is set to start on Tuesday, November 18. Additionally, following last week’s line blockages, trains on the route between City Deep and Mafikeng began to move swiftly this week. The majority of our main South African terminals can be found in the most recent Southern Africa terminal and service update for week 46. At CTCT, CTMPT, PECT, NCT, and DCT Pier 2, no waiting periods were noted. However, the bad weather that occurred over the weekend and the unfavorable weather that is predicted for next week will probably have an impact on the situation at CTCT.
Key Notes:
- An average of ~10 437 TEUs was handled per day, with ~11 610 TEUs projected for next week.
- TNPA Oct: TEUs are down by ↓32% (m/m), but up by ↑5% (y/y). Total bulk: ↓26% (m/m) and ↓3% (y/y).
- Rail cargo handled out of Durban was reported at 3 464 containers, down by ↓3% from last week.
- Cross-border queue: ↑0,7 hrs; transit: ↑0,6 hrs; SA borders: ~12,7 hrs (↑12%); SADC: ~5,7 hrs (↑10%).
Port operations – General:
- At our container terminals, an average of 10 437 TEUs was handled daily, a decrease from 11 150 TEUs the previous week.
- For the coming week, an increased average of ~11 610 TEUs (↑4%) is predicted to be handled.
- Inclement weather, vacant berths, and equipment challenges mainly characterised port operations.
- Over 20 operational hours were conceded at the Port of Cape Town this week due to adverse weather conditions, as equipment challenges and bad weather prevented optimal operational performance in Durban.
- Inclement weather, vacant berths, and high swells ensured operational disruptions at our Eastern Cape Ports, while marine equipment challenges proved to be the main operational constraint at the Port of Richards Bay.
- The latest reports from TFR suggest that locomotive issues created some delays on the ConCor line between Johannesburg and Durban this week.
- Additionally, annual maintenance on the ConCor is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, 18 November.
- Further, trains on the line between City Deep and Mafikeng started moving quickly this week after the bottlenecks experienced on the line last week.
- The latest Southern Africa terminal and service update for week 46 provides good reading for most of our major South African terminals.
- No waiting times were recorded at CTCT, CTMPT, PECT, NCT, or DCT Pier 2.
- However, the situation at CTCT will most likely be affected by the adverse weather experienced over the weekend, as well as the poor weather conditions expected next week.
Read more:
Cargo Movement Report – Full Report
Cargo Movement Report – Summary Report