Transnet Faces Financial Crunch Due to Durban Port Inefficiencies

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Delays and congestion at the Port of Durban have cost Transnet at least R160-million in lost revenue, worsening the state-owned transport group's financial situation.

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Transnet, the state-owned transport group in South Africa, has suffered a significant financial setback due to delays and congestion at the Port of Durban. Adverse weather conditions and deteriorating port facilities have led to backlogs and delays in moving shipping containers, resulting in an estimated loss of at least R160-million in revenue. This further exacerbates Transnet's already dire financial situation.

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