Paarl, 10 January 2025 — South African fruit industry representative bodies, the South African Table Grape Industry (SATI), Hortgro, and the Fresh Produce Exporters’ Forum (FPEF) welcome the tentative agreement between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance announced on Wednesday, 8 January 2025.

This reported deal averts a potential strike and addresses concerns around job security and port modernisation. However, the agreement must still be ratified by the union’s membership.

We will continue to engage with stakeholders and monitor the situation pending ratification.

Industry members are encouraged to stay informed through their respective representative bodies.
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JOINTLY ISSUED BY HORTGRO, SATI AND FPEF

Media Enquiries:
Ms. Denene Erasmus
Market Development & Communications Manager, SATI
denene@satgi.co.za
+2784 548 4606

Ms. Elise-Marie Steenkamp
Group Manager: Communications, Hortgro
elise-marie@hortgro.co.za
+2721 870 2900