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SA Cargo has expanded its roll-on roll-off ro-ro services directly to the car terminals in Durban, Gqeberha and East London.

This strategic extension allows us to drive units directly through the terminal without unnecessary stops, streamlining the movement of vehicles. It enhances our control over the vehicle flow, both in terms of imports and exports, ensuring a smoother transition from vessel to yard, says branch manager Denzil Reddy.

Furthermore, we have appointed dedicated service providers at both ends of the route to support this integrated approach, ensuring high service levels, reduced turnaround times, and improved operational efficiency, he adds.

SA Cargo is enhancing its ro-ro routes and strengthening collaboration with its service providers to overcome the challenge of peak volume congestion when import and export volumes surge simultaneously, when multiple vessels arrive.

These overlapping peak periods lead to space constraints within the terminals and yards, which can result in movement delays and operational bottlenecks. Coordinating vehicle flow becomes more complex, especially when there is limited flexibility in vessel schedules and yard capacity, Reddy told Freight News.