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    South African port strikes continue, affecting fruit exports

    • Last Update: 2022-10-19
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Starting Oct.
    7, South African port terminal operator Transnet employees went on strike over wage issues, saying there was force majeure at all South African ports
    .
     
    South Africa's berry export business is currently the most affected fresh agricultural category by the strike, and the South African Berry Industry Association (BerriesZA) has asked the government to intervene
    urgently and forcefully in the strike.
    BerriesZA said in a statement that more than one-third of local berry producers are not profitable and that the strike will seriously threaten
    the livelihoods of producers.
     
    South Africa's berry exports, especially blueberries, have just started, which is an important stage in opening up the international market, and the port strike has undoubtedly brought a huge blow
    to the industry.
    The South African berry harvest season lasts from September to November, and it is currently the peak export season
    .
    The South African berry industry is facing a number of transportation challenges
    , including shipment delays, due to system inefficiencies and port staff shortages.
     
    The first batch of stone fruits exported from South Africa has been harvested and packaged, but due to the small volume, mainly by air, large-scale sea freight is expected to begin
    in early November.
     
    South African fruits such as apples and citrus were also shipped late, and the South African Citrus Growers Association (CGA) said it was closely monitoring the situation and continued to attend Transnet's port operations meetings
    .
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