South African coastal storm threatens maritime transport delays
Danish company Maersk warns that extreme weather conditions and a storm hitting the South African coast may cause delays in maritime transport.
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) warns about a storm surge caused by strong winds and high waves along the coast from the Western Cape to the Eastern Cape.
Weather may cause problems
Waves are expected to reach 20-33 feet and up to 33 feet in the southwest. Intense rainfall is also expected, which may damage coastal infrastructure and disrupt daily activities.
"Vessels are expected to seek shelter/alter their course to avoid the impacted areas, please expect delays over the next few days," Bloomberg quotes a statement from the Danish company Maersk.
Bloomberg reports that disruptions may be noticeable as the number of ships using this route has increased, as they avoid attacks in the Red Sea. "The impact of the Red Sea disruption on ton miles has been most acutely felt in container shipping, with about 690 ships currently sailing around the Cape of Good Hope," Bloomberg reports.
Strong winds may also make navigation difficult in some coastal areas.
