Transnet spent R2.5 billion to keep South African fruit exports moving

• Transnet spent R2.5 billion to upgrade the Port of Cape Town's equipment to withstand stronger wind speeds.
• The port processes 80% of South Africa's deciduous fruit exports, which must be handled within a narrow seasonal window due to high volumes and limited capacity.
• The investment aims to boost operational efficiency and reduce losses for farmers, while also exploring alternative routes and ports for transporting fruit during extreme weather conditions.