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"Regular ships bringing grapes from South Africa to Rotterdam for the first time in ten years"
Anlin Shipping's South African season starts early to alleviate pressure In response to the unprecedented pressure on containers, Anlin Shipping has arranged one 'spot' specialised reefer vessel to visit Cape Town harbour, even before the planned start of their conventional service. At the end of last month the Sierra Lara ( right) loaded 2,200 pallets, of which 75% was grapes, the balance consisting of pears and plums for Portsmouth, UK, and Rotterdam. “The whole idea is to alleviate the pressure in Cape Town harbour due to container delays and shortages,” explains Charles Gantz, managin...