Stiff competition for Ngqura operation

There is strong interest by private companies to compete against Transnet Port Terminals for the longawaited 25 year concession to operate the port of Ngqura. It will be the first port where the operation is put out to tender in accordance with the provisions of Section 56 and a directive issued by the Minister of Transport, in terms of Section 79 of the National Ports Act 12 of 2005. “This marks a significant step in the history of the TNPA and the Port of Ngqura as it continues with its programme of implementing the provisions of the National Ports Act and fulfilling both the Port of Ngqura’s and the TNPA’s strategic objectives,” says Lunga Ngcobo, general manager corporate affairs of Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) in a statement. Bidders who meet the qualification criteria would be invited to submit comprehensive business proposals which will mark the commencement of the second phase of the procurement programme and which will culminate in the selection and appointment of a Terminal Operator by October 2015.