We are sharing the latest version of the cargo report.
The following highlights are worth noting:
- DGT Current Update — as of 15 October:
Operational performance has improved, but recovery remains incomplete:
Weekly waterside throughput increased by +6%, while DGT reported two-week improvements of approximately +15% in total moves, +18% in waterside moves and +14.5% in landside moves.
However, 11 vessels remain at anchorage, with average delays of approximately 251 hours at anchorage and 127 hours at berth.
DGT estimates around 30,352 moves remain waiting at anchorage, equivalent to approximately 11.3 days of quayside work; around 10,000 containers are also being redirected through Pier 1/Point to relieve pressure.
Stabilisation from a depressed base should therefore not be confused with recovery, particularly while the vessel backlog remains persistent.
- TNPA September Update:
Containers: throughput increased +20% (m/m) to 460,166 TEUs but remained -5% (y/y); nevertheless, container volumes remain +3.5% year-to-date.
Bulk cargo: total bulk throughput increased +11% (m/m) to approximately 20.0 million tonnes but was -12% (y/y); volumes remain +4.8% year-to-date.
- September Air Cargo:
International air cargo increased +6% (m/m) and +3% (y/y), driven principally by strong growth in Cape Town.
Domestic air cargo declined -10% (m/m) but remained +12% (y/y), with all three major terminals still above September 2025 levels.
- Global Landscape:
Global shipping remains volatile: Suez/Red Sea transits are accelerating, which should progressively release effective vessel capacity, although geopolitical and war-risk uncertainty remains elevated.
Congestion eased somewhat during Golden Week, while 34 blank sailings are expected across major East–West trades; Drewry’s WCI declined -1.9% to $4,351/FEU, although rates remain materially elevated.
