Western Cape government calls for more action to tackle port crisis

Cranes are seen beneath stormy winter weather over the port of Cape Town, South Africa, June 22, 2019. Picture: REUTERS/MIKE HUTCHINGS

The port of Cape Town, an important gateway to trade, has been operating at way below capacity in recent months due to, among other problems, ageing and out-of-service infrastructure as well as unresolved labour issues. The Covid-19 pandemic has worsened the crisis at the port as workers suspected of having the disease are sent home, worsening the staff shortages.

State-owned freight transport and logistics company Transnet, which manages the ports, said this week it would move 20 of its staff from the Durban port to Cape Town to boost capacity in the region. “For example, the staffing measure will increase the number of teams or ‘gangs’ operating at the container terminal from four to six. However, full capacity should ideally have nine teams with modern equipment in operation on three berths in the container terminal. The multipurpose terminal also requires upgrading,” he said.

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