Durban Gateway Terminal Waives Storage Fees Amid Severe Congestion
What Happened?
Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) is experiencing significant operational disruption and container backlogs due to a problematic system transition. In response, DGT has waived storage charges to alleviate customer costs. Additionally, Maersk has implemented a new congestion surcharge for imports to Durban while suspending a separate drop-off fee.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Published date
September 26, 2026
Advisory category
port_disruption
Affected Trade lanes
Global -> South Africa
Affected Ports
ZADUR
Who is Affected?
Shippers, freight forwarders, and BCOs importing goods to Durban, South Africa, will be directly impacted by the port congestion, storage charge waivers, and new surcharges.
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