Following a year of import and export growth for Safmarine’s automotive sector, the line is expecting more of the same for 2013. “Safmarine grew auto exports by 25% and imports by 8% last year compared to 2011,” said southern Africa cluster manager, Dirk Hoffmann, “thanks in part to the increased number of new vehicle models being produced in South Africa as well as government initiatives to boost local component manufacturing.” Increased bookings are also expected from its East London office, according to newly appointed East London manager, Nadine Berrecloth-Mostert. “There has been, and continues to be, a lot of positive business activity and growth in the East London Industrial Development Zone (ELIDZ) as a result of multinational automotive component manufacturers opening facilities in support of the launch of a new C-Class model Mercedes Benz,” she told FTW. CAPTION Nadine Berrecloth-Mostert … ‘positive growth in the ELIDZ.’
