The construction at the Port of Durban, specifically work on the Pier 2 north quay, that commences in June, at the height of the citrus export season, may result in an improved service for citrus shippers thanks to advance planning.
“The message can go out to the industry that DCT (Durban Container Terminal) and shipping lines are gearing up to streamline reefer business this season and ground operations should be better than what was previously seen, although anticipation of a bumper crop and further migration of citrus to containers could result in a 10-15% increase in citrus container volume transiting through DCT this year,” the Citrus Growers Association (CGA) told its shippers this week.
Seeking to determine how port construction will impact its shipments, CGA representatives met with senior staff of DCT and worked on ways to reduce bottlenecks.
