Durban Multi-Purpose Terminal hits 200 000-TEU milestone

Durban MTP discharges highest volume of containers in 2024/5 - KZN Industrial & Business News

THE Durban Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) handled its largest volume of twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) to date over the past 12 months. According to preliminary records, volumes exceeded 200,000 TEUs, which is far above the 131,100 TEU target set for the financial year, which ended in March 2025.Located adjacent to the busy Durban Container Terminals (DCT) and serving as its back-up, the Durban MPT has assisted in handling the overflow of cont…

Durban Multi-Purpose Terminal hits 200 000-TEU milestone

The Port of Durban’s Multi-Purpose Terminal (MPT), which has been used as a support terminal to improve efficiency and cut bottlenecks of vessels waiting at anchorage, has marked a historic milestone after moving more than 200 000 TEUs during the 2024/25 financial year. This comes after the port’s management collaborated with shipping lines, particularly MSC South Africa,