Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a South African major operator, is looking for a private operator for the multipurpose terminal at the Port of Durban’s Maydon Wharf precinct.
TNPA has published a request for proposals (RFP) for companies to bid to design, develop, fund, construct, operate, and maintain the terminal for a 25-year concession period before transferring it back to TNPA. The deadline for RFP submissions has been set for 9 June.
Covering 145 hectares, the Maydon Wharf...
Major African nations such as Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, and Algeria collectively contribute to nearly half of the continent’s gross domestic product (GDP). Amid heightened tensions in the Red Sea and ongoing rerouting processes, the shipping profiles of these countries play a critical role in their broader economic landscape.
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The strategic importance of the Port of Durban within the global and regional maritime landscape has garnered significant attention from major international port operators such as International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) and APM Terminals.
Both companies are actively pursuing strategies to strengthen their operational presence in this key South African port, reflecting Durban’s critical role in shaping maritime trade dynamics in the region.
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South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) recently took delivery of a new tug built locally by Damen Shipyards Cape Town. Named Mohoma after the translati ..
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