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Productivity improvements lift Port of Cape Town

11 Mar 2024 - by Liesl Venter
The Port of Cape Town. Source: Peter Tittmus, Education Images.
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The Port of Cape Town is rising, thanks to improved management, cooperation, and ongoing upgrades.

Prioritising equipment availability and streamlining processes have been key factors in boosting operational efficiency, while much has been done to strengthen staff capacity to improve productivity.

Industry bodies across the Cape have applauded these efforts, acknowledging that while there's still a long road ahead, steps are being taken in the right direction.

Terry Gale, chairman of Exporters Western Cape, said ongoing improvement, particularly in the port's productivity, was paying off.

"The Port of Cape Town often has to deal with the challenge of the weather, and equipment has led to its fair share of issues.

The big concern for a while now from industry, however, has been around productivity, and we are seeing major improvements in this regard."

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