South Africa’s apple and pear industry is in trouble because the Port of Cape Town is facing big delays, slowing down shipments and causing extra costs. Cranes work slowly, refrigerated containers pile up with fees, and ships sometimes skip the port, all hurting farmers and workers. This chaos risks losing important markets in Europe and Asia and threatens many jobs in the Western Cape. Industry leaders and officials are pushing for quick fixes and longterm solutions to save this vital fruit export business. The future depends on faster, smarter port operations to keep South African fruit on shelves worldwide.
