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Global port performance and logistics chain in the spotlight

07 Jul 2023 - by Staff reporter
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Do you ever wonder how the Port of Cape Town fares on the global stage and whether our challenges are unique?

Exporters Western Cape, in collaboration with First National Bank, will be providing valuable insight into the global logistics supply chain at the organisation’s next event at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on Thursday, July 13. 

“We are fortunate to host Clifford Blackburn who is a specialist in this field and provides, on the FNB platform, weekly insight into global ports performance and the various challenges faced,”  Exporters Western Cape said in a statement.

“This snapshot of current global supply chain issues will provide an insight into the international platform and get a better understanding of what the immediate future holds for our industry.”

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