Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals for the appointment of a multipurpose dry bulk terminal operator in the Maydon Wharf Precinct at the Port of Durban.
The request for proposals calls for the terminal operator to design and transfer a multipurpose terminal to handle agricultural dry bulk and other compatible cargo in the large port precinct.
Maydon Wharf precinct covers approximately 145 hectares, has 15 berths, and capacity to handle more than seven million tons of cargo annually. It primarily serves as a mixed-use area hosting cargo terminals for dry bulk, breakbulk, a limited amount of liquid bulk and a small number of containerised units.
The RFP invites interested parties to submit proposals to design, develop, fund, construct, operate, maintain and transfer the terminal for a 25-year concession period.
Durban port acting manager, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, said the issuing of the request for proposals signified management’s “ongoing and intentional efforts to enhance the efficiency and competitiveness” of the port.
“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,” Ben-Mazwi said.
The site consists of two leases, namely Leases L36049 and L306091, with respective areas of approximately 12 266 m² and 12 859 m², resulting in a total area of 25 125 m².
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 here and National Treasury eTenders here.
