CT cruise terminal no cause for concern - Nzuza

Cape Town port officials have
called on the logistics industry
to add their support to the new
cruise terminal, saying it will
add overall value to the port at
large.
With the V&A Waterfront
being awarded the contract
as terminal operators and
all leases in place following
the signing of the Terminal
Operator Agreement (TOA) in
December 2015, it is all systems
go for the facility at E berth,
Duncan Dock which is set to
see some major refurbishments
in the next few years.
According to port manager
Sipho Nzuza, upgrades will be
conducted in a phased approach.
“It is all done according to
a plan and any disruptions
are planned in accordance
with all port stakeholders
and communicated well in
advance,” he said.
“Given the seasonality of
the cruise industry the V&A
Waterfront intends to develop
and run the terminal building
as multi-use to bring activity
all year round,” said Nzuza.
“We have for some time been
handling passengers through
our ports. Last year we had
34 vessels that called. Our call
to the logistics industry is to
welcome the cruise business to
Cape Town. The positive impact
on the port, the economy of the
city and the province at large
is extensive. We are improving
our service offering and image
to the world. In doing so we will
grow business for everyone.”