Overview of the Port of Durban MARITIME SUMMIT 26 th October 2011 Selvan Pillay
CONTENT Transnet Structure TNPA Strategic Objectives and Core Functions Port of Durban Development Framework Plans Challenges
TRANSNET SHAREHOLDER – DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC ENTERPRISES
Transnet National Ports Authority Strategic Objectives and Core Functions
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Improve vessel and cargo turnaround time Provide Port infrastructure ahead of demand Improve productive use of assets Enterprise wide risk management Develop and improve human capital, skills and capacity to achieve organizational objectives
TNPA overview – Core functions (as per National Ports Act Section 11) Optimally serve the economy Master planner Landlord Marketer & administrator Controller of ports navigation Coordinator with other state agencies Change agent Promote the use, improvement and development of ports, and control land use within the ports, having the power to lease port land under conditions it determines Plan, improve, develop and maintain port infrastructure Make and apply rules to control navigation within port limits and approaches, ensure protection of the environment and ensure safety and security within port limits Ensure that adequate, affordable, equitable and efficient port services and facilities are provided for port users Ensure non-discriminatory, fair, transparent access to port services and facilities; advancement of previously disadvantaged people; promotion of representivity and participation in terminal operations; enhanced transparency in port management Advise on all matters relating to the port sector, and liaise with all stakeholders Controller of ports services & facilities Ensure that port services and facilities are provided, and may enter into agreements or licence other parties to provide these
TNPA overview – Port services
Port of Durban Development Framework Plan
South African Commercial Ports Port Elizabeth East London Maputo Gauteng Mega Industrial Zone Sishen Richards Bay Durban Saldanha Cape Town Ngqura Mossel Bay Port Norloth
LAYOUT OF PORT Aerial View – Port of Durban
Current Layout
Short Term Layout
Long Term Potential Layout
Aerial View – Old DIA Site
Short Term Layout
Long Term Potential Layout
Artist’s Impression of DIA Digout Port
Challenges
CHALLENGES Options for expansion Improved efficiency Purchase of Portion of Salisbury Island from DPW Purchase of old Durban International Airport Site from ACSA Cargo flow (in-out) modal issues Modal split improvement Engagements with the stakeholders Improved structuring of Back of Port activities to sustain the cargo throughput through the Port of Durban Synergy with the City