South African container terminals recorded a sharp improvement in throughput last week, with average daily volumes rising 46, although border delays continue to add significant cost to regional cargo movement.
The latest SAAFF/BUSA Cargo Movement Update, dated May 24 , describes port operations as generally positive with most container terminals reporting higher waterside volumes despite weather-related disruptions and ongoing landside logistics challenges.
Total container volumes rose week on week to 61 829 TEUs, according to the report. Average daily throughput was 8 833 TEUs, with the report projecting a lower average of 7 807 TEUs a day for the following week.
