While we transition from the seasonal south easter weather to winter systems, strong wind episodes may occur. Cape Town port’s line up is still recovering and services through Cape Town are still experiencing delays.
Ports and Terminals Situation
| Terminal | Commentary |
|---|---|
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Terminal
Cape Town CTCT
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Commentary
7-10 days waiting time, strong winds expected intermittently, into Wednesday the 2nd with the rest of the week being clear.
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Terminal
Cape Town MPT
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Commentary
No waiting time, strong winds expected intermittently, into Wednesday the 2nd with the rest of the week being clear.
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Terminal
Port Elizabeth PECT
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Commentary
No waiting time. Weather clear for the rest of the week.
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Terminal
Port Elizabeth COEGA
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Commentary
0 days waiting time, strong winds expected into Tuesday the 1st with the rest of the week clear. Waiting time is expected to remain 0-1 days in week 14.
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Terminal
Durban DCT Pier 2
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Commentary
Waiting time is 0 days. Clear week ahead with no stoppages. Significant improvement going into 2025.
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Terminal
Durban Pier 1
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Commentary
Waiting time is 0- 2 days. Clear week ahead with no stoppages. Significant improvement going into 2025.
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Terminal
Reunion (Port Reunion)
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Commentary
2 days waiting time. Terminal maintenance planned.
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Terminal
Namibia (Walvis Bay)
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Commentary
0-1 days waiting time. Terminal recovered.
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Terminal
Mozambique (Maputo)
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Commentary
No waiting time. Weather is clear for week 14. Terminal maintenance planned.
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Terminal
Mozambique (Beira)
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Commentary
4 days waiting time. Weather is clear for week 14. High waiting time due to congestions and weather.
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Terminal
Madagascar (Toamasina)
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Commentary
No waiting time, productivity target met.
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Terminal
Rail DUR to JNB (City Deep and GLO Denver)
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Commentary
Rail services are fully operational
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Terminal
Rail JNB (City Deep and GLO Denver) to DUR
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Commentary
Rail services are fully operational
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| Terminal | Commentary |
|---|---|
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Terminal
Depots
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Commentary
No restrictions on empty turn ins – all depots available
Please refer to our to our local information pages https://www.maersk.com/local-information/imea/south-africa/import and our daily advisory for our latest empty turn in depot information Click Here |
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Terminal
Equipment
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Commentary
CAPE TOWN 20’dry stock – good stock levels 20 and 40 dry.
JOHANNESBURG- good stock levels 20 and 40 dry. |
Vessel Operations
| Service | Commentary |
|---|---|
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Service
SAECS (278)
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Commentary
COEGA: Expected delays on next vessels due to Rotterdam Strike and bad weather in Europe.
DURBAN: 0-3 day waiting time. CAPE TOWN: Severe wind stoppages and productivity constraints. Santa Tersa/250N: Cape Town Omission |
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Service
AMEX (040)
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Commentary
DURBAN: Berthing on window
PORT ELIZABETH: No impact to schedule CAPE TOWN: Major delays due to strong winds and congestion COLD TREATMENT (REEFER) USA PACKOUT SCHEDULE |
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Service
SAFARI (160)
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Commentary
PORT LOUIS: Terminal recovered. On time for both IMPORT and EXPORT calls
DURBAN: Berth delay 0 days. |
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Service
CPT Express (163)
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Commentary
PORT LOUIS: Terminal recovered
CAPE TOWN: delays due to wind. Waiting time 7 days |
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Service
MW1 and PROTEA (251)
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Commentary
MESAWA (MW1) –
CAPE TOWN: Bad Weather creating delays COEGA: Maersk Iyo 509E on time PROTEA – No Concerns |
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Service
M Express (164)
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Commentary
REUNION- waiting time of 2 days. 4/6 gantries operational
MAPUTO- waiting time 0 days BEIRA- waiting time 4 days PORT LOUIS: Service continues to omit till week 18 due to Beira delays |
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Service
IOI (293)
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Commentary
PORT REUNION: 2 day waiting time
PORT LOUIS. Berthing on arrival from week 12 |
| Service | Commentary |
|---|---|
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Service
Export Bookings
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Commentary
Fully open for business on all services – no constraints
SAECS 278 – reopened for SPOT 20’s and DG bookings AMEX – open for SPOT |
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Service
Import Booking
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Commentary
Fully open for business on all services – no constraints
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Please note, we are introducing a Drop Off Charge (Imports)– World via South Africa, ZA to Gaborone City Centre.
Latest update on Import Control System 2 (ICS2) release 3 Operational Guidelines
South Africa – Demurrage - Reefer Peak Season effective May 1st.
We kindly request that you continue to pay attention to our customer advisories. For any queries, kindly reach out to our Customer Experience teams and visit our website - Maersk.com
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