Durban Port Faces Capacity Challenges Due to Red Sea...
International News
January 25, 2024
The port of Durban, South Africa's primary container port, is encountering capacity challenges due to heightened tensions in the Red Sea. International shipping companies are opting to take detours around Africa's southernmost tip, leading to longer shipping routes and increased costs. The escalation of tensions has disrupted regular shipping routes and is impacting the efficiency and capacity of the Durban port, a crucial gateway for container traffic in the region.