South Africa Ports Improve But Stay at Bottom of World Bank Rank

South Africa’s efforts to improve operations at its main ports have gained traction, though the facilities still remain among the worst harbors globally in terms of performance, according to a ranking by the World Bank Group and S&P Global.

State-owned Transnet Port Terminals is pouring investment into cranes and new equipment after years of corruption and mismanagement that eroded the quality of its operations. The Container Port Performance Index from 2020 to 2024 took note of the upgrades and measures, including better weather forecasting at two local facilities.