Port shutdown fails to dent CFR’s volumes

Despite three weeks of port
shutdown caused by the
Transnet strike, the seafreight
volumes in the build-up to the
World Cup were impressive,
according to Clive Nel, Durban
branch manager of independent
consolidator CFR Freight.
“Looking at our figures to
date, the seafreight section in
Durban has done very well,” he
told FTW. “And it’s thanks to the
clearing and forwarding agents
out there who have supported us.”
Growing volumes into Africa
have also created opportunities
for CFR Freight which has
added several direct services into
the region.
“We now offer weekly direct
services to East and West Africa,”
said Nel.