The Port of Cape Towns container terminal is bracing for the start of a busy deciduous fruit season which kicks off in November.
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy toured the terminal on Friday where she received an update on its state of readiness for the season that is forecast to achieve a 3 increase in exports of table grapes, pomegranates, stone fruits, berries, apples and pears. The season runs until the end of March.
Transnet Port Terminals TPT said the heightened state of preparedness is a direct result of strategic investment in state-of-the-art equipment, focused maintenance, continuous process improvement and effective people management across its facilities.