Durban: The 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.

According to South African Government News Agency, the precinct extends approximately 145 hectares, featuring 15 berths and a capacity of over seven million tons of cargo annually. It serves as a mixed-use area hosting cargo terminals for dry bulk, break bulk, limited 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 25-year concession period.

Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, Acting Port Manager for the Port of Durban, stated that the issuance of this RFP is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness of the Port of Durban. By attracting capable terminal operators, the aim is to modernize infrastructure, optimize cargo handling, and strengthen the port’s role as a key trade gateway for the region.

The site consists of two leases, Leases L36049 and L306091, covering areas of approximately 12,266m² and 12,859m² respectively, totaling 25,125m². Lease L36049 is a brownfield site that includes various structures, such as the main administration building, an office block, and a workshop.

RFP documents can be accessed on the Transnet e-tender portal. TNPA is responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient economic functioning of the national port system, which it manages in a landlord capacity. It provides port infrastructure and marine services at the eight commercial seaports in South Africa – Richards Bay, Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, East London, Mossel Bay, and Ngqura. It operates within a legislative and regulatory environment and is governed by the National Ports Act (Act No. 12 of 2005).

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