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Gary and Babalwa Off to Ningbo

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The NMB says that optimal trade at seaports is a priority for Bay delegation.

Editor: I find it puzzling why senior Political leaders would travel to China to promote trade movements through our ports. SURELY the right people to send would be senior Transnet employees and/or a local group of business people allied to Exporters EC?

Anyway – below is what we know about the visit from the NMBM Media Statement:

The focus of the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality delegation to the 2024 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum will be to position the two Bay seaports favourably for increased trade.

Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk and his Deputy Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe honoured the invitation by the Zhejiang Seaport Group based in Ningbo, China to strengthen ties and explore areas of cooperation.

“We decided it was an important opportunity for the municipality to be represented as this year’s conference is themed Enhancing Port and Shipping Service: Joining hands for more open and integrated key port and shipping hubs.

“Approximately 4000 delegates from 1 100 organisations, representing 50 countries and regions will be attending the event.

“We often raised the question why manufacturers, based in Gqeberha, would ship components to other South African seaports and deliver shipments via road networks.

“This is not ideal as we are uniquely positioned with two seaports (Port of Ngqura and the Port of Port Elizabeth) and more than capable to receive shipments directly.

“We are confident that we will receive receptive audiences as the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has a vibrant sister city agreement in place with Ningbo for the last twenty years,” Executive Mayor Gary van Niekerk said.

About the 2024 Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum:

The 2024 Maritime Silk Road Port International Cooperation Forum (MPF 2024) will be held from 26 to 28 June 2024 in Ningbo, China.

The Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum is attended by a diverse group of participants from around the world.

The Forum attracts over 4,000 delegates from more than 1,000 companies in over 90 countries. Participants include representatives from ports, shipping companies, logistics providers, and other maritime industry stakeholders, regardless of their country, region, or the scale of their organization.

The Forum aims to promote equality, cooperation, mutual benefit, and win-win outcomes among all participants. It serves as a platform for open exchange, mutual learning, and collaboration in areas like port development, shipping, business, investment, technology, talent, information, and cultural exchange.

Overall, the Maritime Silk Road Port Cooperation Forum brings together a diverse global community of maritime industry players to foster connectivity, consensus, and win-win cooperation under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative.

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