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 at the Port of Durban.
According to TNPA, the precinct encompasses approximately 145 hectares, features 15 berths and has the capacity to handle over seven million tons of cargo annually. Maydon Wharf serves primarily as a mixed-use area hosting a cargo terminal for dry bulk, break bulk, a limited volume of liquid bulk and minimal container units.
The RFP invites interested parties to submit proposals to design, develop, fund, construct, operate, and maintain the terminal for a 25-year concession period before transferring ownership to Transnet.
“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 sqm and 12,859 sqm, resulting in a total area of 25,125 sqm. 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.
