[SMM Chromium News]

[South Africa has introduced a range of measures to improve transport conditions at the Port of Durban, yet chromium ore shipments continue to suffer from congestion and corridor bottlenecks.]

News report, July 22, 2026: According to public data, the operational improvements at the Port of Durban in South Africa have received new recognition this week, yet terminal congestion has re-emerged with severe delays on land transport corridors. Public statistics on vessel waiting times compiled in early July show that the vessel delay indicator at the Port of Durban has climbed to approximately four days, compared with roughly two days in the previous week. Delays at Richards Bay/Nkula Port, another major bulk mineral export gateway, remain at around five days. For chromium-related products, exporters of chrome ore and ferrochrome still need to set aside flexible transit lead times, particularly for cargo shipped via the Maputo corridor.