Several vessels remain blocked in the Gulf, further tightening cargo capacity.
The port’s fuel storage capacity lowers logistics costs for refrigerated trucking and shipping.
Petzer noted that as return logistics costs escalate in conflict zones, demand for sustainable single-use alternatives will accelerate.
The 777-8 freighter represents a pivotal shift toward sustainable, cost-efficient airfreight capacity.
For exporters of perishable crops, Durban’s efficiency directly impacts market access.