Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) said in a statement on Monday afternoon that it has lifted the force majeure it declared in the container sector earlier in October.
It said it has successfully stabilised operational performance and efficiencies across its container handling terminals and they are now ready to return to pre-strike planning of operations.
“With effect from 1 November, all container vessels will be berthed in accordance with the pre-strike berthing window schedules and all containers are to be removed within the free storage period.”
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It declared force majeure on 7 October after most of its employees – represented by the United National Transport Union (Untu) and the South African Transport and Allied Workers Union (Satawu) – embarked on a wage-related strike.
“TPT declared force majeure during the strike when the company’s ability to comply…
