Durban Car Terminal Offloads First Batch of Chinese Lepas Vehicles, Boosting Automotive Trade in South Africa
The Port of Durban’s Car Terminal has successfully offloaded 500 new Lepas vehicles from the MV Siem Curie, marking the debut of the Chinese automotive brand in the South African market.
Lepas, a brand fully owned by the Chery Group, represents a new entrant in South Africa’s automotive sector, bringing fresh competition and consumer choice.
The arrival of the vehicles underscores the terminal’s role as a reliable gateway for vehicle imports, exports, and transshipments.
Durban Car Terminal manager, Prince Manganyi, emphasized the terminal’s operational readiness and commitment to excellence. “The seamless handling of the first batch of Lepas L4 vehicles demonstrates our capability and reinforces our position as a trusted strategic hub for the automotive sector,” he said.
To celebrate the milestone, the terminal partnered with Lepas South Africa for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, which also served as the official launch of the brand in the local market.
Manganyi added, “The Durban Car Terminal remains dedicated to delivering world-class operations that support growth in the automotive industry and facilitate trade, generating opportunities for the local economy.”
The successful offloading of Lepas vehicles highlights Durban’s growing importance as a regional automotive hub and strengthens South Africa’s connectivity with emerging international auto brands.
