Durban: The Durban harbour has been ranked by a World Bank report in the bottom three of the world’s 351 competent container handling facilities. The inaugural edition of the “Container Port Performance Index 2020: A Comparable Assessment of Container Port Performance” (CPPI), was produced by the World Bank with external assistance from IHS Markit research enterprise. In terms of the administrative approach, which considered knowledge of experts, Durban ranked lowest at number 351, with Marseille (350) then Ngqura (349), Port Elizabeth (348) and Cape Town at 347. “All outcomes will be replicated across other port terminal operations.”Transnet said it had invested in improving port performance through its current revisions to its operating model in container terminal operations, as well as targeted improvements in handling equipment. “In container handling, Transnet’s strategy is to partner with an international terminal operator at the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 to dramatically drive performance improvements.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 21, 2021 10:30 UTC