News & Events

Exporters Event – 29th July 2024

What an absolutely fantastic last event for EWC’s financial year. As if having the stunning FNB flagship building with magnificent city views as our backdrop wasn’t enough, we were incredibly honoured to have our City of Cape Town Mayor, Geordin Hill-Lewis, deliver the keynote address...

GOOD NEWS THURSDAY – 1st Aug 2024

This certainly is a Good News Thursday – the sun is shining and the temperature is rising, albeit slowly from a very cold base...

Logistics News Update – 31st July 2024

South Africa’s ports are in a state of crisis. Persistent equipment failures, operational inefficiencies, and the recent impact of severe weather have created a perfect storm that’s disrupting supply chains. To make matters worse...

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY – 26th July 2024

It was with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Mike Walwyn last week, a stalwart of our industry – he will be missed and has left a void that will be difficult to fill. We send our condolences to the Walwyn family....

Logistics News Update – 23rd July 2024

This week's weather continues to pose challenges for South African ports, with potential delays. Be sure to factor these into your shipping plans and book cargo from the East at least 3 weeks in advance to navigate these disruptions....

TRANSNET STAKEHOLDER PORT OPERATION STATUS UPDATE

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) would like to advise stakeholders of the status of operations at the Port of Cape Town (PoCT) following inclement weather conditions experienced in Cape Town from 7-14 July 2024....

GOOD NEWS FRIDAY – 12th July 2024

Trust this finds you well and warm in this extreme weather the Cape has been experiencing, living up its monicker of the Cape of Storms...