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A glimpse into a new future of trade

19 Oct 2021
Terry Gale, chairman of the Exporters’ Club Western Cape.  
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The Exporters’ Club Western Cape and Wesgro will host their October event on October 26 at the FNB Portside Branch in Cape Town.

The event aims to help industry assess new and established markets with preferential trade agreements.

Terry Gale, chairman of the Exporters’ Club Western Cape, said in view of the current global supply chain challenges, the event would provide a platform for new business opportunities, including an update on the AfCFTA agreement, and explore opportunities of using Hong Kong as a gateway into the GBA and mainland China.

Guest speakers include Wrenelle Stander, Erica Joubert and Karen Bosman from Wesgro, Trudi Hartzenberg from Tralac, and Conrad Hendry from the Hong Kong Trade Development Corporation.

To RSVP contact: Noreen@exportersclubwc.co.za no later than 12 noon on October 25.

 

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