MONEYWEB app instead? A much-needed and implementable plan. By Moshe Motlohi 30 Apr 2021 11:00 Open: Open: Open: Open: The Port of Durban, SAâs busiest container port, is in line for major investment. Image: Supplied The recent blockage of the Suez Canal by a major vessel presented a significant moment for South African trade. The blockage, which saw some of the worldâs largest shipping container companies redirect their vessels to the route around South Africa, disrupted trade activity and global supply chains for nearly a week, costing more than an estimated $9 billion (R128 billion) per day according to the World Trade Organisation.