KwaZulu-Natal Business 2016-17 edition
The 2016-17 edition of KwaZulu-Natal Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa. The province is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy. To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine (15 000 copies), the full content can also be viewed online at www.kwazulunatalbusiness.co.za. Updated information on KwaZulu-Natal is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our other business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces, complemented by our flagship publication, South African Business.
The 2016-17 edition of KwaZulu-Natal Business is the eighth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2008, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the KwaZulu-Natal province in South Africa.
The province is unique in terms of its abundant natural and human resources, and is also one of the key drivers behind the South African economy.
To complement the extensive local, national and international distribution of the print edition of the magazine (15 000 copies), the full content can also be viewed online at www.kwazulunatalbusiness.co.za.
Updated information on KwaZulu-Natal is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.globalafricanetwork.com, in addition to our other business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces, complemented by our flagship publication, South African Business.
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INTERVIEW<br />
has identified to encourage private sector participation<br />
as a key element of the MDS. This project is open<br />
to investors to come and bid for this opportunity.<br />
We also have a few Section 56 opportunities in<br />
the bulk liquid precinct.<br />
What are some of the Port’s major<br />
successes?<br />
Durban has been making strides towards being<br />
a smart people's Port. We have launched an electronic<br />
data interface system called the Integrated<br />
Port Management System (IPMS). This is a single<br />
point of interface for all shipping-related Port<br />
activities. We have recently launched the Port Joint<br />
Operations Centre. This is designed to house all<br />
Port users so that vessel planning and monitoring<br />
can be done optimally. We are monitoring Port<br />
efficiencies and have implemented performance<br />
operating standards for all operations at the terminal,<br />
marine, haulier / road and rail interfaces.<br />
We are exploring ways to re-integrate our Port<br />
with the city and communities. Transformation<br />
of the Port system is another priority and all new<br />
Port projects, contracts and leases are subject to<br />
strict transformation criteria. We are developing<br />
our suppliers and trying to ensure that the Port<br />
provides opportunities to local suppliers and the<br />
previously disadvantaged.<br />
What is the Port of Durban’s competitive<br />
advantage?<br />
This Port is in a city that has a well-developed logistics<br />
services sector. It is one of the most connected<br />
ports in the world, with the best railway and road<br />
networks to the country's economic hub, Gauteng.<br />
Lastly, the Port of Durban has knowledgeable and<br />
engaged employees.<br />
What features of the Port do you feel are<br />
most important to highlight for the overseas<br />
market?<br />
The Port has state-of-the-art equipment and is the<br />
most connected port in the country. It is a one-stop<br />
port that offers full services to calling ships. Durban<br />
is the most attractive port (businesswise) because of<br />
its close proximity to South Africa’s economic hub.<br />
Even for the cruise sector, Durban is the closest port<br />
to most potential tourists.<br />
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