- South Africa’s state-owned Transnet National Ports Authority has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a a Terminal Operator to fund, design, develop, construct, operate, maintain and transfer a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Ngqura, for a concession period of 25 years.
- The move will relocate the tank farm from the Port of Port Elizabeth to the Port of Ngqura, in line with approved port development plans.
The new terminal will include liquid bulk storage tanks, road tanker loading gantries, pipelines and the necessary terminal operation infrastructure. Future developments planned for this precinct will be further developed for energy-related commodities such as liquefied natural gas.
The move comes as Transnet is implementing its Reinvent for Growth Strategy, which seeks to transform and grow the business. The new terminal will include liquid bulk storage tanks, road tanker loading gantries, pipelines and the necessary terminal operation infrastructure.
Acting General Manager for Commercial Services at TNPA, Dr Dineo Mazibuko, said, “The development of the liquid bulk terminal demonstrates TNPA’s commitment to relocate the liquid bulk operations to the Port of Ngqura. This terminal is intended to foster regional and national economic growth while ensuring environmental sustainability.”
Link to the tender notice HERE
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
