Richards Bay port congestion 'reduced'
Transnet says truck booking system is working but truckers' association claim it's inefficient
13 August 2023 - 07:13
Transnet has claimed some success in reducing the number of trucks accessing the port at Richards Bay, from 1,500 to 700 a day, but a trucking association has accused the port operator of failing to process the vehicles efficiently.
Transnet Port Terminals said its truck booking system, which results in trucks without a slot being turned back, is now working more efficiently — leading to an almost 50% reduction in the number of trucks handled daily. ..
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