GRINDROD SHIPPING HOLDINGS LTD. ABBREVIATED NAME: GRINSHIP Registered in Singapore with registration number 201731497H JSE Share code: GSH ISIN: SG9999019087 Primary listing on NASDAQ Global Select Market Secondary listing on the JSE Main Board Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. Announces Disclosure Update On 20 October 2023, Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRIN) (JSE: GSH) (“Grindrod Shipping” or "Company" or “we” or “us” or “our”), a global provider of maritime transportation services predominantly in the drybulk sector, provided the following update. As previously announced, Taylor Maritime Investments Limited (LON: TMI) (“TMI”), through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has acquired approximately 83.23% of the outstanding shares of Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRIN) (JSE: GSH) (“Grindrod Shipping”). TMI publishes from time to time annual and quarterly financial information as well as other important information concerning its business on the London Stock Exchange website, TMI’s website (https://taylormaritimeinvestments.com) and elsewhere. Such information may include financial and other information concerning Grindrod Shipping. For example, today, TMI published its sustainability report for 2023 (the “Report”) on the London Stock Exchange and its website which included information regarding Grindrod Shipping. The Report is compiled based on guidance from the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosure, the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and Sustainability Accounting Reporting Board for marine transportation with focus on six key areas, consisting of climate change and environmental management, health, safety and development, community engagement, compliance and conduct, strong corporate governance and responsible investment. Such information is not included as part of, or incorporated by reference in, this 6-K or any of Grindrod Shipping’s public filings or press releases. About Grindrod Shipping Grindrod Shipping predominantly owns and operates a diversified fleet of owned and long-term and short- term chartered-in drybulk vessels. The drybulk business, which operates under the brand “Island View Shipping” (“IVS”) includes a core fleet of handysize and supramax/ultramax drybulk carriers. The Company is based in Singapore, with offices in London, Durban, Tokyo and Rotterdam. Grindrod Shipping is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker “GRIN” and on the JSE under the ticker “GSH”. Company Contact: Investor Relations / Media Contact: Edward Buttery CEO Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. Grindrod Shipping Holdings Ltd. 1 Temasek Avenue, #10-02 Millenia Tower 1 Temasek Avenue, #10-02 Millenia Tower Singapore, 039192 Singapore, 039192 Email: ir@grindrodshipping.com Email: ir@grindrodshipping.com Website: www.grinshipping.com Website: www.grinshipping.com By order of the Board 20 October 2023 Sponsor: Grindrod Bank Limited