With sea ports (especially Durban, Cape Town) facing congestion, aging infrastructure, and throughput backlogs, there’s been a marked shift toward airfreight and investments in new air cargo infrastructure. FreshPlaza+1
- Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport has seen significant volume increases in recent months, particularly for perishables and automotive components. Companies are increasingly opting for airfreight where possible to bypass port delays. FreshPlaza
- The government has earmarked funds (~R21.7 billion) in the medium term to improve infrastructure at Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) airports, including building a new cargo terminal at OR Tambo International Airport.