TNPA seeks operator for Cape Town Port's liquid bulk terminal

TRANSNET National Ports Authority (TNPA) on Monday issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the appointment of a Liquid Bulk Terminal Operator for the handling of edible oils and compatible cargo at the Port of Cape Town.

- ASHLEY LECHMAN

The terminal site is a brownfield development covering approximately 6,289 m², within the Liquid Bulk Precinct at the Port of Cape Town.

The terminal facilitates the delivery and dispatch of products via vessels and road tankers with access to common-user berths in the Tanker Basin.

The primary cargo handled at the terminal includes high-flash products, such as molasses and vegetable oils.

"The RFP intends to select a terminal operator that will finance, refurbish, and/or construct, operate, maintain, and transfer a Liquid Bulk Terminal to handle edible oils and other compatible cargo for a 25-year concession period. The terminal will play a vital role in facilitating the import of liquid bulk, a key commodity for South Africa's basic food essentials. This ensures security of supply to local industries, contributing to food security and economic stability," TNPA stated.