2023-12-23 01:00:59
By PortalPortuario Editorial / Archyde.com Agency
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Various ports in Africa began to receive ships diverted by the Red Sea crisis, while showing poor operational performance since 2022.
In line with the above, the companies that own the diverted vessels pointed out that African port areas are experiencing problems with bureaucracy, congestion and poor facilities.
“Even in the current state of Durban, “It remains the largest and most advanced port in Africa, so ships detouring around the continent have very limited options to dock and resupply,” said A.lessio Lencioni, logistics and supply chain consultant.
Other African ports, such as Mombasa y Dar es Salaam They do not have the equipment to receive the traffic expected for the coming weeks.
On the other hand, when you start browsing the Cape of Good Hope Towards the southern tip of Africa, between 10 and 14 days of travel are added.
Maersk said vessels sailing around the Cape will attempt to refuel at origin or destination, however, if refueling is required en route, it will be decided on a case-by-case basis, with Walvis Bay, Namibia or Port Louis, Mauritius. the main options.
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