Ngqura could relieve pressure on Luanda

The Port of Ngqura could potentially play a key transhipment role on the continent, Transnet Port Terminals general manager sales, logistics and commercial said at a business-to-business briefing in Johannesburg last week. “Ngqura can be used to alleviate pressure on ports like Luanda,” she said, where 86 vessels were waiting to berth during a recent TPT visit. “We’re also looking at Ngqura acting as a feeder for ports in Kenya.” Ngqura is on track to receive its first vessel in October, Damasane said. “Once it’s been officially launched, we believe that most shipping lines will consider the option.”