Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) is considering a bid to develop and manage a new fresh-produce terminal at South Africa’s Port of Durban, as part of its broader push into African port infrastructure.
This follows a request for proposals issued by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) for the planning, construction, and operation of a major brownfield development within the port’s Maydon Wharf precinct. The selected operator will receive a 25-year concession to run the terminal.
“Red Sea Gateway Terminal International is a keen investor in South African ports and related sectors,” said Gagan Seksaria, Director of Global Investments at RSGTI, in response to Bloomberg queries.
He noted that the company is considering submitting a bid, potentially in partnership with local South African entities.
According to TNPA, the appointed operator will be responsible for managing fresh produce and compatible breakbulk cargo, aligning with the objectives of Section 56 of the National Ports Act No. 12 of 2005, which seeks to enhance efficiency and competitiveness across national ports.
The designated development site covers approximately 145 hectares in the Maydon Wharf precinct, a key logistics hub within the port that includes warehousing and transport-related infrastructure.
The area features 15 berths and currently handles more than seven million tonnes of cargo annually.
RSGTI is also actively exploring concession and acquisition opportunities across Africa, with a focus on multipurpose terminals that can handle both mining freight and food cargo, Seksaria added.
This potential expansion into Durban marks a strategic move by the Saudi operator to grow its footprint in Africa’s fast-evolving logistics and port sectors.
