The Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) has provided an update on the operational challenges currently affecting the port facility following the recent implementation of a new terminal operating system.
In a letter to customers, DGT COO Grant Bahlmann reported that the NAVIS implementation had been completed successfully and the system remained stable, with a dedicated team addressing residual items.
However, he also confirmed the backlog created following the implementation of the system had not yet been fully cleared, and a return to “normal fluidity” would take some time, owing to continued equipment availability constraints.
“Our immediate priority is to accelerate the evacuation of import cargo, reduce yard congestion and progressively restore terminal fluidity,” Bahlmann said.
He also confirmed that temporary measures to support the recovery would remain in place until 10:00 on August 27, including:
