The Port of Durban did not incur any infrastructural damages during the devastating flash floods that hit the city, Transnet has said.
In response to questions sent to the state-owned logistics utility, Transnet said yesterday that the port was busy with clean-up operations due to storm water debris that had washed into the port.
It added that it had not incurred any infrastructural damage during the heavy rain that washed away roads and homes and damaged water infrastructure and clinics across the city.
However, Transnet said it had suspended operations during the severe storm on Tuesday afternoon.
“Shipping movements were temporarily halted in the afternoon of 27 June due to heavy rains and high swells. By midnight the wind speed had subsided, and shipping was reinstated.
“The teams are working to clear any backlog created as a result of the temporary suspension of shipping movements. To ensure safe navigation of vessels in and out of the port, Transnet National Port Authority’s pollution management team is clearing debris that has flown into the port from nearby channels,” it said.
Transnet said it was continuing to assess its operations and monitor the situation closely through its Joint Operations Centre and constant communication with customers.
