Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) has confirmed that it has cleared all backlogs which existed at the Cape Town port terminals, following the industrial strike action which ended on 17 October 2022.

TPT further reports as part of its recovery plan and with the start of the deciduous fruit season just weeks away, that the Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) will utilise a three-berth operation, operating at full capacity to maximize turnaround times for vessels.

South Africa’s deciduous fruit has a renowned reputation worldwide and contributes greatly to the economy and the provision of employment in South Africa

Another Ship-to-Shore (STS) crane was delivered to fortify maximum crane deployment at the terminal which is aimed at further improving ship working hours, enhancing productivity and ultimately the provision of services to customers.

As reported in today’s Africa PORTS & SHIPS news bulletin, the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is also continuing to strategically reposition its Western region ports (Cape Town, Mossel Bay and Saldanha) to facilitate trade.  This follows a capital investment program for infrastructure earmarked for these ports.  It is stated that such program has an allocation of R260.4 million to the Port of Cape Town, R10.2 million to the Port of Mossel Bay and R182 million to the Port of Saldanha; a total allocation of some R452.6 million (approx.. US$25.2 million) for the 2022/2023 financial year.

Following the disruptions of recent weeks, the latest news and developments are positive steps in the right direction for the Western Cape region.