Transnet seeks private investors for two Durban logistics sites under 25-year leases
By offering 25-year leases, the authority hopes to increase the port’s capacity and integrate advanced digital technologies into its daily operations.
SOUTH AFRICA – Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has invited qualified investors to submit proposals to develop two logistics sites at Ambrose Park in the Port of Durban, as it seeks to expand port capacity, improve operational efficiency and support long-term economic growth through private-sector partnerships and infrastructure modernization.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) covers designated portions of King’s Royal Flats No. 16576, identified as Sites 1 and 4. The sites are planned for the design, construction and operation of commercial logistics facilities, with lease terms of up to 25 years.
Site 1 covers approximately 70,478 square meters, while Site 4 spans more than 101,065 square meters. Both sites are in the Bayhead precinct of the Port of Durban and are positioned to support container handling and other port-related logistics activities.
The developments will accommodate activities such as cargo handling, warehousing, storage and distribution. TNPA said the project is expected to create new commercial opportunities within the precinct.
Strategic Vision and Port Modernization
“These sites represent one of the port’s key logistics development opportunities,” said Mpumi Dweba-Kwetana, Durban Port Manager. “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 forms part of TNPA’s broader strategic objectives under the Transnet Reinvent for Growth strategy, which focuses on optimizing asset utilization, attracting sustained private-sector investment, and accelerating economic growth.
By offering 25-year leases, the authority hopes to increase the port’s capacity and integrate advanced digital technologies into its daily operations.
Investment Requirements and ESG Principles
Proposals are expected to demonstrate alignment with TNPA’s modernization objectives and environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. They must also include advanced security measures and the adoption of automation and digital technologies to support a more efficient, future-ready port system.
These strategic sites in the Bayhead precinct are intended for the construction and long-term operation of warehousing and cargo-handling facilities. Prospective developers must prioritize environmental and social governance while ensuring that the new facilities improve overall supply chain efficiency.
Interested applicants can access the RFP documents via the Transnet e-Tender Portal and the National Treasury eTenders platform.
Finally, this initiative is a core element of a broader national strategy to stimulate economic growth through private-sector partnerships and infrastructure modernization.
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