DURBAN - Transnet says its port terminals are ready for a demanding 2026 citrus export season after a strong 22 percent rise in volumes last year.
The state operator has finalised readiness plans with industry to ensure smooth operations from April to September.
They will focus on refrigerated container demand, stack capacity, vessel scheduling and contingency planning.
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Transnet said terminals in KZN, the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape will operate 24/7, supported by R9 billion in infrastructure investment over the past three years.
The preparations come as South Africa remains one of the largest citrus exporters, with export earnings exceeding R39 billion in 2025.