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"The location within the precinct enables cooperation between SMMEs and operators within the SEZ.” Dube TradePort CEO, Hamish Erskine.

It accounts for 35% of South Africa's refining capacity.

“We will get back to the number one spot if we do the things in the next five to ten years. It is enormously exciting.” – Hamish Erskine, CEO.

Operators will generate additional revenues for Transnet so that South Africa’s rail network can return to being globally competitive.

Good Samaritans Meals on Wheels SA and the Diwali Festival Organising Committee came onboard to provide humanitarian aid. 

“Over several years, the functioning of our ports has declined relative to ports in other parts of the world and on the African continent.”

It's a chicken and egg situation as funding appears to be held back by the lack of infrastructure for future fuel. – Erik Wirsing, DB Schenker.

The eight 5 300-TEU wide-beam newbuilds are expected to be deployed in trades between Asia and Africa

Adding the capabilities of Pilot will help support customers through the acceleration of the migration towards e-commerce.

The single biggest challenge facing the sector was managing customer queries and challenges, cited by just over half (53%) of respondents.

It is predicted that by 2050, the production and volumes from aquaculture will double and be the main supply of aquatic dietary protein globally.

If successful, the enviro-friendly cargo vessels could replace up to 37% of the world’s small carrier fleets.