At least 12.59% of all Namibian imports are food, stats aggregator Trade Economics has found.
The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry warns of a “catastrophic business collapse”.
It was feared that the higher centre of gravity of 150mm could affect load stability.
Trucks accessing the port have been averaging 1 800 per day since March 2022.
The winter outlook for pressure on the national grid is "tight", and any slips will influence the energy plan.
Most of the preparatory work to launch legal proceedings had now been completed.
Sawatu is calling the privatisation a Trojan horse for mass retrenchment.
The rail network is undergoing repairs after a train loaded with 49 wagons derailed near Vryheid.
Progress has been made in approving mooring, but criticism of the contract terms and inflated price remain.