“Port throughput has benefited from the appointment of a number of knowledgeable and efficient staff at Transnet.” – Dr Jacob van Rensburg.
The company is steadily reducing losses as it seeks to boost efficiency across its ports and rail divisions.
As the sector boosts exports, it will depend on efficient rail transport to get its harvest to market, says the CGA.
There were no injuries among its 16 crew members or any release of pollutants following the grounding.
A Joint Trade and Investment Committee will act as a platform for the parties to meet to facilitate trade and investment.