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Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)Ref: https://www.csir.co.za/media-hub/news/portops-tool-to-aid-port-of-cape-towns-wind-woes

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Collected on 22 August 2026

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What this means

This is a media news release from the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announcing the development of the PortOps decision-support platform and a predictive wind model to help the Port of Cape Town manage operational challenges caused by wind. The tools aim to improve container handling, planning, and efficiency for cargo owners, exporters, and the fresh produce industry by providing accurate short- and long-term wind forecasts integrated into operational planning.

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PortOps decision-support platform access

The PortOps platform provides decision-support tools for port and coastal operations by combining measured data, forecast models, and analytics to improve operational planning and efficiency. It is designed to help cargo owners, the fresh produce industry, and exporters plan around wind-related disruptions at the Port of Cape Town.

Who it is for: cargo owners, fresh produce industry, exporters
How to act on it: Access to the PortOps platform will be provided through the Transnet National Ports Authority as part of operational integration efforts.

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PortOps, a decision-support platform developed for the Transnet National Ports Authority, will soon assist the Port of Cape Town in improving container planning and handling operations at the Container Terminal. The tool is designed to support cargo owners, the fresh produce industry and exporters.

Facts

Places

City of Cape Town, Western Cape

Reference

https://www.csir.co.za/media-hub/news/portops-tool-to-aid-port-of-cape-towns-wind-woes

Key Takeaways

PortOps
Transnet National Ports Authority
Port of Cape Town
CSIR
predictive wind model
later this year
container planning
wind-bound
10-minute to five-day forecast horizon
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Transnet National Ports Authority
Port of Cape Town
Container Terminal