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ICTSI tipped to assume control at DCT 2 in Q2

02 Apr 2024 - by Staff reporter
Durban Container Terminal Pier 2. Source: File Photo
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News over the weekend is that long-awaited independently run containerised throughput at the Port of Durban is set to get under way in the second quarter of this year, possibly next month.

If Transnet’s privatisation partner, International Container Terminal Services Incorporated (ICTSI), does not begin operations in May, it is expected that the contracted port management company from the Philippines will take control in June.

The takeover marks a significant development in the management of the Durban Container Terminal (DCT) Pier 2, the largest container terminal in South Africa.

The entry of ICTSI, a company with a strong international presence operating in 20 countries across six continents, is expected to bring about improvements in efficiency and capacity at DCT 2.

Should ICTSI commence operations at the port in May, it will be in the same month that South Africans head to the polls on the 29th in an election widely tipped as a potential watershed moment for the support-shedding ANC government.

The national logistics utility was a primary conduit for billions stolen through state-enabled corruption under the presidency of Jacob Zuma, and its transition to privatisation has not been without challenges.

Labour unions, including the United National Transport Union and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union, have raised concerns about potential job cuts following ICTSI's involvement.

These unions have demanded assurances from ICTSI regarding job security throughout the 25-year contract period.

Despite submitting these demands to both ICTSI and Transnet, the unions are yet to receive a response, leading to uncertainties and tensions surrounding the takeover.

In light of these developments, the upcoming mid-year commencement of ICTSI's operations at the Durban Port represents a critical juncture in transforming this key terminal.

The successful integration of ICTSI's expertise and resources into the management of the DCT 2 has the potential to enhance the port's competitiveness, operational efficiency, and overall contribution to South Africa's maritime trade landscape.

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