Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a terminal operator to construct and manage a break-bulk terminal at the Port of Cape Town.
The site earmarked for the terminal, which will specialise in the cold storage of fish and related products, is a brownfield development, measuring 7 273 sqm, adjacent to the ship repair and liquid bulk precincts.
The site is integral to fishing operations at the port, enabling direct transfer of frozen fish products from vessels into cold storage, ensuring efficient export logistics.
“The RFP process is envisioned to result in the appointment of a terminal operator to finance, refurbish, construct, operate, maintain and transfer this Break Bulk Terminal for a 10-year concession period,” TNPA said in a statement on Wednesday.
The ports authority said the development aligned with its Port Development Framework Plans (PDFP) for the relocation of break-bulk activities to the port’s Multi-Purpose Precinct in the medium to long term (2032-2052). Underpinned by the National Ports Act of 2005, PDFPs ensure investments remain relevant and in line with international best practice.
Cape Town port manager, Rajesh Dana, said the RFP responded to the growing demand for modern, efficient seafood cold storage and logistics facilities in the city.
“By leveraging private-sector participation and investment, this project closely aligns with the Transnet Reinvent for Growth strategy, which focuses on optimising port operations, transforms infrastructure and enables sustainable growth,” said Dana.
A non-compulsory briefing session is scheduled for October 21, 2025. RFP documents can be accessed on National Treasury’s e-tender portal www.etender.gov.za and Transnet website: www.transnet.net
