Transnet has launched a tender process to secure private sector investment and operational expertise for its Cape Town port terminal.
The move marks a strategic shift for the South African state-owned logistics group, aiming to leverage private capital to upgrade infrastructure and improve service delivery at a critical node in the country’s trade network.
The port has achieved a 28% reduction in ship turnaround times, a metric that signals meaningful improvement in operational efficiency for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
The decision comes as the Port of Cape Town attempts to shed its reputation for poor performance.
While the facility was recently ranked among the worst-performing ports globally in a survey of 400 terminals, Transnet reports significant recent progress.
The port has achieved a 28% reduction in ship turnaround times, a metric that signals meaningful improvement in operational efficiency for the Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
This push for private partnership aligns with broader efforts to modernise South Africa’s logistics network.