Port shutdown fails to dent CFR’s volumes

Despite three weeks of port shutdown caused by the Transnet strike, the seafreight volumes in the build-up to the World Cup were impressive, according to Clive Nel, Durban branch manager of independent consolidator CFR Freight. “Looking at our figures to date, the seafreight section in Durban has done very well,” he told FTW. “And it’s thanks to the clearing and forwarding agents out there who have supported us.” Growing volumes into Africa have also created opportunities for CFR Freight which has added several direct services into the region. “We now offer weekly direct services to East and West Africa,” said Nel.