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The Cape Town Container Terminal (CTCT) has unveiled a comprehensive operational readiness plan to support South Africa’s upcoming 2026/27 deciduous fruit export season. Scheduled to run from November 2026 through April 2027, the season is expected to deliver a 13% increase in export volumes compared to the previous year. Deciduous fruits—including table grapes, plums, peaches, and apricots—are harvested across key farming regions in the Western Cape. These high-value agricultural exports rely on the Port of Cape Town as their principal gateway to premium European markets. Collaborative Stakeholder Strategy The rollout of the new operating measures follows extensive consultations held in August between fresh produce industry stakeholders, key export customers, Transnet leadership, and...