More private participation opportunities available in Port of Durban
TNPA issues request for terminal operator
SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a terminal operator to design and transfer a multi-purpose terminal handling agricultural dry bulk and other compatible cargo in the Maydon Wharf Precinct, Port of Durban.
The precinct extends over approximately 145 hectares, features 15 berths and has a capacity of over seven million tons of cargo annually servicing a mixed-use area hosting cargo terminal for dry bulk, break bulk, a limited amount of liquid bulk and a small number of containerized units.
The RFP invites interested parties to submit proposals to design, develop, fund, construct, operate, maintain, and transfer the terminal for a twenty-five (25) year concession period.
“The issuance of this RFP signifies our ongoing and intentional efforts to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the Port of Durban. By attracting capable terminal operators, we aim to modernise infrastructure, optimise cargo handling and strengthen the port’s role as a key trade gateway for the region,” said Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, Acting Port Manager for the Port of Durban.
The site consists of two leases, namely Leases L36049 and L306091, with respective areas of approximately 12,266 m2 and 12,859 m2, resulting in a total area of 25,125 m2. Lease L36049 is a brownfield site that includes various structures, such as the main administration building, an office block and a workshop.
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