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Maritime Business Chamber urges govt to reinstate bunkering for economic growth

GQEBERHA, EC - The Maritime Business Chamber has shown support for an opinion piece written by Bernard Mofokeng. 

The piece highlights the missed opportunity to enhance South Africa's ocean economy amid increased vessel traffic around the Cape of Good Hope due to the Middle East conflict. 

READ: Global maritime trade sails into geopolitical storm

This comes a year since what's been described as "SARS's controversial action" against bunkering in Algoa Bay, which has significantly impacted economic growth. 

The business chamber has urged the Transport Minister and the entire government to act swiftly to reactivate bunkering operations. 

The Maritime Business Chamber Executive Chairperson, Unathi Sonti, spoke to eNCA. 

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