[10/04/2024] Fostering national and international collaborations is one of the core values of EThekwini Maritime Cluster and yesterday’s convention summoned the essence of bringing together local and international industry players from Italy (NAVIGO) and Egypt to explore developmental opportunities within the maritime industry.
Ziziba Holdings, a locally based business working in partnership with EThekwini Maritime Cluster, EThekwini Municipality Business support unit, Moses Kotane, Ithala IFDC, DUT and Trade and Investment KZN formed a forum to expose the South African maritime industry opportunities to the NAVIGO delegation, a cluster company from the Tuscan region, who visited the country to explore developmental opportunities in superyacht building and what the marina sector has to offer in Durban.
The Durban tour was well facilitated by EMC who organised an eventful day for the esteemed delegates to explore. The delegates were taken to various companies starting the tour with a visit at The Durban University of Technology followed by a presentation and port tour at Transnet National Port Authority and lastly, a tour at Sandock Austral Shipyards
Embarking on this engagement to explore maritime opportunities in South Africa is pivotal.
Our coastal regions boast immense potential in the maritime sector, from port infrastructure development to maritime trade and tourism. This exploration is not just about tapping into economic growth; it’s about unlocking South Africa’s maritime heritage, fostering sustainable development, and strengthening the country’s global maritime presence.