The entry of tipper trucks into the Port of Richards Bay came to a standstill on Tuesday night, prompting the head of public safety and security for the City of uMhlathuze, Zolile Poswa, to seek an explanation from the country’s logistics utility, Transnet.
Poswa implored Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to explain where was no movement at the port.
This came after the batch of 100 trucks released from the N2 highway and earmarked for entry on Tuesday at 6pm, was still stationary at the harbour arterial his morning.
Trucks waiting for entry into the port on the highway, he said, extended back to the Nseleni Reserve.
On social media, it was reported that more trucks were moving on the N2 to join the queue than cars.
Fears are that the buildup on the highway could yet again disrupt traffic to international tourism highlights such as the game reserves of Hluhluwe, Mkuze and to the town of St Lucia on the coast.
“The trucks on the N2 are at the Nseleni Reserve, thus the convoy is about 10 kilometres or more,” Poswa said.
“The situation is very dangerous as visibility is poor and traffic officials can only do so much under the circumstances.
“I can only hope that you will treat the situation with the necessary urgency it deserves.
“Please urgently find a remedy for the number of trucks that are despatched versus the number that are processed,” his plea read.
