MEDIA ADVISORY

PRETORIA: TRANSPORT MINISTER JEFF RADEBE WILL PRESENT A KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE CELEBRATION TO MARK WORLD MARITIME DAY ON THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 2005 AT N-SHED PORT IN DURBAN.

Maritime transport encompasses all forms of transport by sea, inter-modal links and inland ports. The mission of the maritime transport system is to encourage and support the South African maritime transport industry, which encapsulates the four fundamental objectives namely:

• Meeting basic needs
• Growing the economy
• Developing human resources
• Democratizing decision-making

Venue: N-Shed Port of Durban, Cnr Quayside and Victoria Streets.

Time: 08h00 for 08h30

Date: 29 September 2005

The maritime transport system is also aimed at providing safe, reliable, effective, efficient and fully integrated transport operations, which will best meet the needs of the customers of this industry. It will assist in improving levels of service and cost by supporting government strategies for social and economic development.

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