Port of Durban
Durban, South AfricaSea PortModerate
ECTN / CTN / BSC Requirement
Check RequiredThe Electronic Cargo Tracking Note (ECTN) is a mandatory document for shipments to many African ports. Requirements vary by country - verify before shipping.
Learn more about ECTN requirementsThe largest and busiest shipping terminal in sub-Saharan Africa. It handles approximately 60% of South Africa's container traffic and is a crucial gateway for trade to and from the African continent.
3.2 million TEUs
Capacity
2
Annual TEUs
4-6 days
Avg. Dwell Time
24/7
Operating Hours
Port Facilities
Container Terminals
Count: 2
Bulk Terminals
Count: 3
Vehicle Terminal
Capacity: 400,000 vehicles/year
Grain Terminal
Capacity: 2 million tonnes
Cold Storage
Capacity: 50,000 sqm
Shipping Lines
Maersk
Asia-AfricaEurope-Africa
MSC
Global Routes
CMA CGM
Indian Ocean
Hapag-Lloyd
Europe-Africa
COSCO
Asia-Africa
Main Trade Routes
EuropeAsiaAmericasIndian OceanAfrican Coast
Last updated: 2025-01-01