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Container shipping lines serving the South African gateway of Durban have suspended detention and demurrage charges at the port after state-owned operator Transnet declared force majeure as a result of civil disturbance engulfing the region.

In a customer advisory today, Hapag-Lloyd, which operates six services into Durban, according to the eeSea liner database, said: “For the period of 12 July to until ports/terminal are functional, or 19 July, whichever is earlier, Hapag-Lloyd will not invoice detention charges.

“The unrest in South Africa ...

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