10 November 2023 - Update 02
The situation at terminals in South Africa continues to present challenges. Although terminal recovery plans are in place, we acknowledge that these measures will take time and we sincerely apologise for the significant impact these delays have to our customers businesses. We assure you that shipping lines are working collaboratively with Transnet to expedite the recovery process.
On 3rd November, Transnet issued a notice providing details of the equipment status at the container terminals.
NOTICE OF CURRENT EQUIPMENT STATUS AT THE TRANSNET PORT TERMINALS CONTAINER TERMINALS.
To ensure our customers are kept informed, here is our latest update on conditions across the terminals and mitigating actions being taken to address the delays on our services.
Ports and Terminals Situation
Terminal | Commentary |
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Terminal
Cape Town CTCT
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Commentary
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Terminal
Cape Town MPT
|
Commentary
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Terminal
Cape Town FPT (privately operated serving smaller geared vessels only)
|
Commentary
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Terminal
Port Elizabeth PECT
|
Commentary
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Terminal
Port Elizabeth NCT
|
Commentary
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Terminal
Durban DCT Pier 2
|
Commentary
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Terminal
Durban Pier 1
|
Commentary
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Terminal
Rail DUR to JNB
|
Commentary
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Terminal
Rail JNB to DUR
|
Commentary
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Vessel Operations
We will minimise delays through network actions and contingencies – such as port rotation swaps and omissions which shall compensate for any delays in cargo arrival and export loading . All imports will be discharged and load movements (full and empty) may be reduced depending on productivity achieved versus the pro forma and the required departure times. Upon departure from South Africa, our vessels shall sail at full speed to make up for lost time and ensure the timely arrival at the destination. The table below outlines our most recent plans and decisions. (We recommend that you to continue to refer to Maersk.com for the most up to date schedule updates).
Service | Update |
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Service
SAECS (278)
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Update
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Service
FW6
|
Update
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Service
AMEX
|
Update
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Service
SAFARI (160)
|
Update
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Service
MW1 and PROTEA (25)
|
Update
|
Service
General
|
Update
Please note that during this period of recovery, TPT will apply several exceptional operating rules. (These may be subject to change as released by TPT to market)
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Export bookings
- We are still operating as normal.
- Restrictions on the number of moves may be implemented to allow time for services to be restored. Empty moves will be reduced first.
- Booking limits will be proactively set in response to anticipated productivity constraints. The SPOT platform will be adjusted to reflect these conditions. Rolling of bookings may still be necessary occasionally.
- When rail and truck schedules are constrained, we are able to offer stagging and transport solutions.
Imports on water, to be discharged and landed
- All imports will be discharged
- Due to constraints in rail and terminal trucking appointments, we can provide options for land transportation and staging as well as “back of port” solutions. Please reach out to your Sales and CX advisors for further information.
- Bookings from the rest of the world to South Africa remain open.
- Due to increased bunker consumption costs and the addition of more vessels to counteract terminal delays and loss of moves, a congestion surcharge on imports will be introduced starting on the 1st of December. This surcharge, known as the Congestion Fee Destination (CFD), will be applicable to imports to South Africa from all destinations (except West and East Africa)
We acknowledge the importance of transparency and will take all necessary measures to mitigate delays caused by this surcharge. We will keep you, our esteemed customers, updated on any new developments and contingency plans for your convenience.
We thank you for your patience during this period and reassure you that we are reachable through all our usual communication channels.
02 November 2023 - Update 01
On 24th October Transnet provided a summary of the causes of delay and planned improvement measures, reference: REQUIRED RECOVERY IN KWAZULU-NATAL, EASTERN CAPE, AND WESTERN CAPE CONTAINER TERMINALS - MEASURES TO IMPROVE OPERATIONS, EQUIPMENT, AND BERTHING RULES (EFFECTIVE FROM 30TH OCTOBER 2023).
“Lack of equipment has negatively impacted terminal productivity. Other factors, such as poor weather, had also exacerbated the delays. In addition, delays in one terminal were creating further congestion in the complimentary terminal network within SA”
Each of the Transnet executives presented their terminal plans for their immediate recovery measures – including restoration of berth operations, accelerated dredging plans, the recovery of terminal equipment capacity and accelerated operator training. These measures are essential, and the shipping lines will continue to work with Transnet in partnership to drive the recovery process forward.
Full recovery will take time and we appreciate the immense negative impact the delays are having on our customers. To ensure our customers are kept informed we will provide a comprehensive update on the terminals, our services, and the mitigating actions being taken to address the delays.
Ports and Terminals Situation
Terminal | Commentary |
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Terminal
Cape Town CTCT
|
Commentary
|
Terminal
Cape Town MPT
|
Commentary
|
Terminal
Port Elizabeth PECT
|
Commentary
|
Terminal
Port Elizabeth NCT
|
Commentary
|
Terminal
Durban DCT Pier 2
|
Commentary
|
Terminal
Durban Pier 1
|
Commentary
|
Terminal
Rail DUR to JNB
|
Commentary
|
Terminal
Rail JNB to DUR
|
Commentary
|
Vessel Operations
We will mitigate delays through network actions and contingencies – port rotation swaps and omissions to compensate for delays in cargo arrival and export loading . All imports will be discharged. Load movements (full and empty) may be reduced depending on productivity achieved versus pro forma and required departure times. On departure from South Africa, our vessels will sail at full speed to make up time to meet the ETA at destination. The table below details our latest planning and decisions. (Please consult Maersk.com for the latest schedule updates)
Service | Update |
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Service
SAECS (278)
|
Update
|
Service
FW6
|
Update
|
Service
AMEX
|
Update
|
Service
SAFARI (160)
|
Update
|
Service
MW1 and PROTEA (25)
|
Update
Please refer to our latest advisory MAERSK IYO DURBAN OMISSION |
Service
General
|
Update
Please note that during this period of recovery, TPT will apply several exceptional operating rules. (These may be subject to change as released by TPT to market)
|
Export bookings
- We remain fully open for business.
- Restrictions on the number of moves may be implemented to allow time to get services to be restored. Empty moves will be reduced first.
- Booking limits will be set proactively in response to anticipated productivity constraints. The SPOT platform will be adjusted to reflect these conditions. Rolling of bookings may still be necessary on occasion.
- When rail and truck schedules are constrained, we can provide landside transport and staging solutions.
Imports on water, to be discharged and landed
- All imports will be discharged
- Given rail and terminal trucking appointment constraints, we can offer landside transport and staging options as well as “back of port” solutions (please contact your Sales and CX consultants for more details)
- Bookings from the rest of the world into South Africa can continue to be made without restriction.
We will take all reasonable steps to mitigate impact of the delays and recognise that information and transparency is of the utmost importance at this time. We will keep you, our customers informed of developments and contingency plans.
We thank you for your patience during this period. We remain available through all our usual channels.
We ask that you continue to pay attention to our customer advisories during this time. If you have any questions, please contact our Customer Experience teams and visit our website Maersk.com.
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