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Walvis Dry Port records improving volumes

Revamped: The Dry Port’s new developments are attracting more traffic PIC: SEA RAIL
Revamped: The Dry Port’s new developments are attracting more traffic PIC: SEA RAIL

Traffic volumes at Botswana’s Walvis Bay Dry Port are gaining traction, as the P40 million facility shrugs off the white elephant status that has haunted it since its establishment seven years ago.

The Dry Port facility, which is adjacent to the Namibian port, is operated by Sea Rail, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Botswana Railways.

Since its establishment, the Dry Port has struggled to attract local exports and imports, with former Botswana Railways CEO, Leonard Makwinja previously saying the 600 kilometres between the Charleshill border and Walvis Bay was proving too costly for local companies.

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