I refer to the article in your Zambia feature titled “Durban still competitive”. It is not correct that 80% of the vessels are calling Durban before Beira. I know this is only a comment by Celtic Freight because they focus on the Durban route. At this moment we have direct vessel calls from Far East by PIL, CMA-CGM and Maersk/Safmarine. MSC is the only one doing transhipment in Durban. Cornelder has four gantry cranes which have greatly improved the productivity while the electronic customs systems implemented in 2013 have made the clearance more efficient. Kindly note the distances on the right for your better perception. – Felix Machado, Port of Beira.
