Transnet beefs up Durban handling capacity

The agreement covers design, fabrication, delivery, erection, testing and commissioning of the cranes, which will be delivered later this year.

The terminal, which mainly handles bulks, agri-bulk and ro-ro cargo, has experienced a steady increase in container volumes that are currently handled using vessel-mounted cranes and reachstackers. The arrival of the MHCs will complement the Durban Container Terminal’s (DCT) existing capacity, helping to reduce vessel delays thereby improving service efficiency.

Although the terminal has two berths with sufficient draught to load and off-load containers, work has started on an additional container berth at Maydon Wharf; the work will include strengthening the quay wall and deepening its draught.