Transhipments drive Ngqura volumes in fourth month of operation

January alone saw 18 ships arrive at the terminal, compared to an average of seven over the months October to December.

Siya Mhlaluka, Transnet Port Terminals’ divisional Executive Manager for the Container Sector explained, “Our strategy was always to position Ngqura container terminal as a potential transhipment hub because of its position midway between the Americas, Far East and Asia. We are seeing a good response now, with vessels coming in from the Far East to drop off containers that are then picked up by vessels heading to South American locations.”

According to the company, the Port of Ngqura’s advantage over other ports in Africa is that it is a deep-water port with a depth of 16.5 m alongside the berth and an 18 m draft at the entrance channel, which can accommodate the new generation container vessels.