Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) said on Friday that The Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal is handling its first maize vessel since December 2023, loading 40 000 tons of export maize aboard MV Chang Hang Hong Hai destined for Vietnam.
Transnet Port Terminal (TPT) has marked a significant milestone in South Africa’s agricultural export sector, with the Maydon Wharf Agribulk Terminal in Durban handling its first maize export vessel since December 2023.
The terminal is currently loading 40,000 tons of maize onto the MV Chang Hang Hong Hai, which is destined for Vietnam, signalling a return to stronger export activity as the country heads towards what is expected to be a record maize harvest.
Maydon Wharf agribulk terminal manager Sihle Mpungose said the terminal was optimistic about the season ahead, citing favourable crop prospects and strong collaboration with industry stakeholders.
“It positions the terminal to support increased maize export volumes,” Mpungose said, adding that focused maintenance and recent upgrades had enhanced the terminal’s ability to deliver a reliable service.
