{
  "id": 11483374,
  "title": "Durban container terminal working to resolve backlog: Creecy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/durban-container-terminal-working-to-resolve-backlog-creecy",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T16:23:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SABC News",
    "slug": "sabc-news",
    "url": "https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/durban-container-terminal-working-to-resolve-backlog-creecy/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has informed that the container terminal at the Durban port is actively addressing a backlog, which emerged following the introduction of the new Navis operating system in August. The system's migration led to disruptions in cargo flows, truck bookings, and vessel movements, with waiting times for certain ships extending up to 12 days. These delays have impacted cargo owners and businesses, resulting in additional storage costs.\n\nCreecy pointed out that the latest disruptions follow a major backlog experienced by the port in 2023 and 2024. At the Durban Gateway Terminal, she mentioned that the average waiting time for vessels has improved to 8.3 days. However, her target of 24-hour waiting times remains unattainable, with her best performance under her watch being around three days. Creecy acknowledged that attaining her goal would require a considerable amount of time but emphasized the need for a clear plan from her partners to effectively manage the backlog.",
  "summary": "The delays have also affected cargo owners and businesses, with additional costs linked to storage",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}