Container volume at Suva Port saw an increase in August compared to July, according to records from Fiji Ports Terminal Limited. Suva Port handled 8,815 containers in July but rose to 9,658 containers in August, marking a difference of 843 containers, as reported by CEO Hasthika Dela.
In August, a total of 23 container vessels docked at Suva Port. Meanwhile, Lautoka Port reported a decrease in container volume, handling 6,937 containers in July and experiencing a slight drop of 346 in August.
Dela noted the ongoing global challenges facing ports, including geopolitical tensions affecting trade, labor shortages, rising costs, supply and demand imbalances, and changing environmental regulations.
During August, Suva Port welcomed various vessels, including two car carriers, one clinker vessel, four oil tankers, one passenger cruise ship, and one Navy vessel. Lautoka Port received 18 container vessels alongside two wheat bulk carriers during the same month.