The Eastern Cape plans to grow its shipbuilding and repairs industry.
So said Mfundo Piti, the economic infrastructure development manager of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC), cited by SouthAfrica.info. He said: “World sea traffic passes by the Eastern Cape on the East-West pendulum trade routes, opening up major opportunities for ship-building and repairs in the region.”
According to Piti, during 2013 around 5 944 container ships, vessels and tankers were commissioned for construction by various countries. “This represents an opportunity for the Eastern Cape to become a marine industrial centre for shipbuilding and repairs,” he said.
He pointed out that Nelson Mandela Bay and East London dominate South Africa's automotive industry which means the province is already home to the necessary expertise, skilled labour and logistic services.
Eastern Cape to offer shipbuilding and repair services
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