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The overall conditions in the Northern Provinces are favourable with very healthy looking vineyards. This region started well with volumes 29% higher compared to the same time last year.
Harvesting in the Orange River region started about 7 days later than usual leading to a lag in packing volumes, this region is expected to make up the volumes as the season progresses, other than that, this the region is experiencing normal harvesting conditions.
The Olifants River Region started harvesting a few days late in week 49. The other two late regions, namely the Berg and Hex River regions have not started packing yet.
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Shipping delays
Shipping lines have warned of vessel delays particularly on the European schedules. This is due to delays at the Durban port through major congestion causing disruptions to some vessels exceeding 10 days at anchorage. This could cause a delay in vessels calling Cape Town or cause disruptions to the weekly shipments from Cape Town.