[NYPOST] South Africa’s state-owned ports and freight rail operator Transnet has declared "force majeure" at the country’s main container terminals because of "an act of cyberattack, security intrusion and sabotage" that struck last week.The measure, which releases a company from fulfilling contractual obligations, affects key container terminals in Durban, Ngqura, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town, Rooters reported Tuesday, citing a note dated Monday that Transnet sent to customers."Transnet, including Transnet Port Terminals, experienced an act of cyberattack, security intrusion and sabotage, which resulted in the disruption of TPT normal processes and functions or the destruction or damage of equipment or information," the note reads, according to Bloomberg.
"Investigators are currently determining the exact source of the cause of compromise and extent of the ICT data security breach or sabotage."
Transnet is reportedly taking "all available and reasonable mitigation measures" to limit the impact of the disruption. Container terminals are operating at a slower pace than usual, Bloomberg reported.
Transnet representatives did not return The Post’s request for comment. The company said in a statement to Rooters that the force majeure declaration would be lifted soon.