South Africa’s geographic position at the southern tip of Africa places it at the crossroads of some of the world’s busiest sea lanes.
With persistent Houthi attacks and geopolitical instability in the Red Sea, and congestion in other major shipping corridors, more global trade is being rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope.
This makes South Africa’s ports, shipping services and broader logistics system not just a national asset but a critical link in sustaining global supply chains.
The country’s geographic location is a strategic advantage that, if matched with operational investment, can translate into lasting competitiveness and economic growth based on global trade.
- Read the full column by the regional head of International Container Terminal Services in our “Columns” section.
