Unlocking the Potential of Cape Town’s Port: The Need for Private Sector Participation During the Ports, Customs, and Border Security Conference held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Mayor Geordin HillLewis emphasized the importance of private sector involvement in driving economic growth and job creation at the Port of Cape Town. Efficient ports are crucial for a country’s development, and South African ports, including the historic Port of Cape Town, have been underperforming in global efficiency rankings due to the stateowned entity’s issues.