SOUTH AFRICA – TNPA INVITES PROPOSALS FOR LONG-TERM LOGISTICS DEVELOPMENT AT DURBAN PORT
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. This initiative aims to boost port capacity, improve operational efficiency and drive long-term economic growth.
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. The RFP aligns with TNPA’s broader strategic objectives, under the Transnet Reinvent for Growth strategy, which focuses on optimising assets utilisation, attracting sustained private-sector investment and accelerating economic growth.”
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.
Interested applicants can access RFP documents on the Transnet e-Tender Portal here and the National Treasury eTenders platform.
