Driving the vibrant economies of Southern Africa
Durban Gateway Terminal (DGT) is a state-of-the art container terminal located in the Port of Durban—South Africa’s main seaport. Built to support high-volume container throughput, DGT plays a central role in facilitating regional and international trade across Southern Africa.
With modern equipment, integrated terminal systems and annual capacity of 3 million TEUs, DGT delivers efficient vessel turnaround and cargo handling. The terminal is seamlessly connected to South Africa’s road and rail infrastructure, enabling direct access to the country’s mining, agricultural, and manufacturing hubs, and landlocked markets in Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
Durban Gateway Terminal is operated by International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) in a 25-year partnership with Transnet SOC Ltd.
Large-scale Infrastructure
With 1,760 meters of quay and 120 hectares of yard, the terminal is built as a world class trade hub, ensuring that South Africa remains a competitive player in the global logistics arena.
State-of-the-Art Capabilities
The facility is built to handle up to 3 million containers annually, utilizing advanced ship-to-shore cranes for rapid vessel loading and unloading, straddle carriers for seamless yard management, and integrated systems for optimized cargo flow.
The Intermodal Advantage
With extensive rail facilities, we are uniquely positioned to offer efficient intermodal connectivity, serving as a bridge between global markets and Southern African hinterland economies.