Cargo division carries 2.3 million tonnes of goods around the world, up 7% from the previous year.
Tariff constraints must be addressed with the likes of China.
The decision serves to “prevent, mitigate and resolve bottlenecks and additional breakdowns”.
An update states that as a result, rail operations in and out of Durban were affected.
The port’s container terminal has invested approximately R1.5 billion in new equipment over the past 18 months.
A sudden rediversion of global traffic through the Suez Canal would unleash surplus tonnage back into regular trade lanes.
The government would deepen the implementation of current reforms in energy and logistics.
The primary responsibility remains the protection of the local industry from PRRS outbreaks.
“No ship, other than a South African-owned ship, is permitted to engage in coastwise traffic for the conveyance of goods between ports in SA.”
Disruption is particularly acute in Sudan, where civil conflict has devastated infrastructure.
More than 200 light aircraft, including helicopters and small twin-prop planes, are expected to fly in.
The brownfield development opportunity in Maydon Wharf spans 145 hectares and features 15 berths.
TNPA said it forms part of its masterplan for ports in KwaZulu-Natal.
This move is seen as a significant step in the industry’s push towards automation.
The company has committed $120 million for the initial development and feasibility studies.
The city’s port and airport precinct have been targeted in the attacks over the past four days.
Transport sector leaders will focus on resolving burning issues facing the industry at the upcoming conference.
The outlook for container shipping was even more uncertain now than it was at the onset of the Covid virus.
