Port of Walvis Bay has taken delivery of its maiden breakbulk consignment of sugar stuffed in 50kg bags, with a total consignment volume of 20 800 tonnes originating from Brazil.
The sugar is destined for Botswana and the importation/handling as well the storage of this consignment is facilitated by SEARAIL Botswana, which is the terminal operator for the Botswana Dry Port, situated at the Port of Walvis Bay.
Another shipment of 15, 000 tonnes of sugar is expected to arrive in the second half of 2022.
“The Ports Authority is optimistic for this to become regular business for the Port of Walvis Bay.”
