Port logistics opportunity for Durban
Private sector participation aims to boost port capacity and drive long-term growth
SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified investors to develop two prime logistics sites at Ambrose Park in the Port of Durban.
The RFP relates to designated portions of King’s Royal Flats No. 16576, identified as Sites 1 and 4. These sites are earmarked for the design, construction and operation of commercial logistics facilities over a lease period of up to 25 years. Site 1 offers approximately 70,478 m², while Site 4 spans over 101,065 m².
Strategically located within the Port of Durban’s Bayhead precinct, the sites are well positioned to support the container-handling sector and other port-related logistics activities, leveraging on its proximity to key port infrastructure and logistics corridors.
The envisaged developments will accommodate a broad range of port-related logistics activities, including cargo handling, warehousing, storage and distribution. The project is poised to unlock new port commercial opportunities within the precinct.
Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana, Durban Port Manager said: “These sites represent one of the port’s key logistics development opportunities. Through this development, TNPA aims to stimulate new commercial activity and strengthen the port’s position as a leading hub for integrated logistics and value-added services.”
Proposals are expected to demonstrate alignment with TNPA’s modernisation objectives, as well as environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles, advanced security measures, and the adoption of automation and digital technologies to support a more efficient and future-ready port system.
PHOTO: Bayhead Road in the Port of Durban.
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