Durban remains Africa’s busiest container port and the country’s primary gateway for international trade.
The South African citrus industry exports to 120 countries worldwide, and CGA believes no product should depend on a single market.
The corridor also offers an alternative to shipping lanes affected by security risks in the Middle East.
Monthly berth calls at DGT declined from 34 in May to 19 in August.
The expanded cooperation forms part of Hapag-Lloyd’s broader terminal strategy.