Cape Town – The Port of Cape Town is the latest of South Africa’s ports to go looking for assistance from the private sector to enhance its services.
The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has issued a request for proposals (RfP) from the private sector to develop a liquid bulk terminal at the port for 25 years, according to Engineering News.
The RfP indicates the successful terminal operator must “acquire, operate, maintain, refurbish or build and transfer” the terminal over the concession period.
Meanwhile, in March World Cargo News reported that the TNPA would announce the successful bidder to build and operate the Durban Point Container Terminal in April. The preferred bidder was announced as the Philippines’ International Container Terminal Services.
And in January, the TNPA announced the Vopak Terminal Durban and Transnet Pipelines Consortium Venture as the preferred bidder to develop and operate the liquefied petroleum gas terminal at the Port of Richards Bay.
News24 reports that the Cape Town facility will be a brownfield site within the port’s liquid bulk precinct. Liquid bulk commodities include gas oil and chemicals.
“The RFP is aligned to TNPA’s mandate to facilitate the provision of port services and facilities with an emphasis on revenue diversification, job creation, infrastructure development, and collaboration with the private sector to foster sustainable economic growth,” said acting port manager Ophelia Shabane.
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