The Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with Transnet Port Terminals hosted a breakfast on 4 October to announce the nominees of this year’s KZN Exporter of the Year Awards. Over the years the role of exports in South Africa’s economic strategy has become pivotal in developing and maintaining economic growth.

The KZN Exporter of the Year marks the 17th year of these prestigious Awards which are aimed at recognising the role players in this industry. “It is fitting that during Transport and Maritime Month that we recognize exporters who are key role players and drivers for what
make a good economy work. Our partnership with these companies and individuals who are at the forefront of exporting is vital because we as a leading terminal operator play a critical role in ensuring that the wheels of this country’s economy are continuously turning. We are proud to be still be involved with an event of this magnitude,” stated Nozipho Sithole, Transnet Port Terminals chief executive.

  Strategic partners that support the awards include; the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Economic Affairs Trade & Investment KwaZulu-Natal, Ethekwini Maritime Cluster, Small Enterprise Development Agency
and the Export Credit Insurance Corporation   This year’s nominees are:

1. New Exporter
• Give it Back CC
• Siyakha Imperial Printing Co.     
• Scenicel 
           
2. Medium  
• Bata South Africa
• Factocode
• Saddler Belts & Leathercrafts
• Zungu-Elgin Engineering  
    
3. Large
• Sappi Southern Africa
• Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
• Toyota SA Motors
• PKF Electronics Holdings
• Ferro South Africa
• CMA CGM Shipping Agency
• Inhep Electronics
• BBF Safety Group
             
4. Africa
• Protea Chemicals
• Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
• Ferro South Africa
• Toyota SA Motors
• Bata South Africa
• Inhep Electronics
• Zungu-Elgin Engineering
• BBF Safety Group

 5. Service Providers
• Mediterranean Shipping Company
• Saltrans Logistics
• Triple S Shipping
• Kuehne + Nagel

6. Manufacturers
• Sappi Southern Africa
• Sumitomo Rubber South Africa
• Toyota SA Motors
• Bata South Africa
• Factocode T/A Microfinish
• Ferro South Africa
• Zungu-Elgin Engineering
• Inched Electronics
• Scenic

 7. Creative Industries
• Hillcrest Aids Centre Trust t/a Woza Moya
• Africa! Ignite

Award winners will be announced at the Durban ICC on 19 October at the Awards Gala Banquet.