Exporters warn Cape Town port delays risk missing shipping gains

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Exporters in the Western Cape are urging for improved efficiencies at the Port of Cape Town, cautioning that current shipping delays could hinder local economic growth despite global shipping disruptions. Experts emphasize the need for better coordination.

Exporters Western Cape has called for improved efficiency and coordination at the Port of Cape Town, warning that global shipping disruptions will not automatically translate into local economic gains. The call follows an industry engagement where shipping expert Brian Ingpen and Louis Niemand highlighted both the opportunity and the constraints facing the region’s maritime economy. ...