Port activity appears to have got off to a good start this year, with a much-improved operational environment in South Africa: no waiting time, low terminal and yard density, plenty of depot capacity and an improving equipment position.
That’s according to a statement released by Maersk Line.
“Wind stoppages in Cape Town have been minimal, with the added advantage of a benign southeaster windy season so far.”
This is good news for grape shippers for the rest of the season.
“But as we emerge from the festive season lull, increasing throughput will place more pressure on port and landside infrastructure,” the carrier warns.
Further afield, lines are monitoring the political situation in Mozambique, where Beira and Maputo have high waiting times.
“Port Louis is recovering from the low productivity and the delays of Q4 last year, and waiting times have reduced,” according to Maersk.
