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Eastern Cape Business 2016 edition

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A unique guide to business and investment in the Eastern Cape. The 2016 edition of Eastern Cape Business is the ninth issue of this highly successful publication that, since its launch in 2006, has established itself as the premier business and investment guide to the Eastern Cape Province. The Eastern Cape enjoys an abundance of natural and human resources, as well as established industrial infrastructure that drives the economy of the province. This includes three ports, covered extensively in a series of features and interviews in this issue, and two industrial development zones which are home to a wide range of manufacturers and exporters. The 2016 edition includes contributions from the Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC), Mercedes-Benz South Africa, the regional head of Nedbank in the province, as well as an extensive interview with Reuben Zwane, the CEO of the Eastern Cape Gambling & Betting Board and the featured Eastern Cape Businessman of the Year. New for the 2016 edition is a comprehensive 10-page map guide to the province sponsored by Caltex Eastern Cape Marketer. 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.easterncapebusiness.co.za. Updated information on the Eastern Cape is also available through our monthly e-newsletter, which you can subscribe to online at www.gan.co.za, in addition to our complementary business-to-business titles that cover all nine provinces as well as our flagship South African Business title.

FOCUS Ports hold key to

FOCUS Ports hold key to growth South Africa is highly rated as the gateway to Africa for many reasons, and Operation Phakisa (the initiative whose name means “operation hurry-up”), is set to drive implementation of key priorities in the National Development Plan, starting with the Ocean Economy. The Eastern Cape’s ports are key strategic economic advantages in the marine economy. With trade flow at an all-time high and Africa’s ports being pushed to maximum capacity, leaders of Africa’s ports industry convened at the African Ports Evolution Conference & Exhibition last year to discuss improving operational efficiencies, developing transport corridors and preparing ports for mega ships. In a bid to alleviate congestion in the ports, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) presented its new web-based Integrated Port Management System (IPMS), as a key driver of growth in the maritime industry. “This online system will help transform South Africa’s ocean gateways into smartPORTS by using advanced information technology that will make them more intelligent and sustainable, while conserving resources, time, space and energy,” says TNPA’s CEO Richard Vallihu. Port of East London The East London Terminal was established in 1963 and has a renowned reputation for excellent turnaround times. It is South Africa’s only river port and employs over 120 people. It is fully equipped and trades with the world’s leading automotive brands. In this capacity it has a sophisticated multi-level car terminal at its Ro-Ro (Roll on, Roll off) facility and has two dedicated berths for servicing automotive brands. The terminal handles import and export cargo like motor vehicle components, textiles, sugar, rice, timber, scrap steel, automotive and chemicals. The port has the largest grain silo on the South African coastline, breakbulk and containerised cargo facilities. The terminal now trades in coal. Specifications: • There are 11 commercial berths ranging up to 250m in length. • It has a dedicated grain terminal. Recent investments in equipment vary from straddle carriers to mobile cranes and forklifts, and this has been part of a focused plan for delivering an efficient service that has boosted terminal handling. The East London Terminal still has ample capacity, in addition to an ability to attract more volumes across varying cargo, including heavy equipment. Port of Port Elizabeth The Port of Port Elizabeth is a geographically well positioned, customer-centric, multi-commodity (containers, automotive, dry bulk, liquid bulk, and break bulk) port that prides itself on flexibility and service excellence. Being a congestion-free port allows for an efficient berthing and unberthing operation. Its unparalleled services offering ensures competitive cargo handling rates across all its terminals, which translates to a fast, efficient and safe ship turnaround time. The Manganese Terminal started operating in 1963 and recently celebrated 50 years of operation. It is currently the largest exporter of manganese in the country. The Container Terminal was ranked the highest in Africa for moves per hour between January and March 2013 by the world’s largest ocean carrier and container shipping company, Maersk. The Automotive Terminal is operated by Transnet Port Terminals and has been ranked as the best-performing terminal in Africa by VWSA. The accolade is a result of measured efficiency when counting the number of containers handled per hour, which impacts directly on vessel turnaround time. EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2016 42

FOCUS Specifications: • The port’s container terminal has three berths (Two Berths) totaling 925m (720m) in length and a storage area of 22 hectares with 5 400 ground slots for stacking purposes. The container terminal is equipped with latest-generation gantry container cranes and straddle carriers • The depth at the entrance channel is 14.5m. The Port also has a world renowned Automotive Terminal. This modern Automotive Terminal offers adequate capacity, worldclass handling rates, streamlined administrative processes, an integrated logistics solution, seamless road and rail connectivity and is in close proximity to automotive giants VWSA, GMSA and FAW. The Multi-Purpose Terminal has a compatible commodity mix comprising predominantly of fruit (deciduous and citrus), agricultural products, fertilizers, timber, steel coils, cement manganese and various other bagged cargos. In view of recent drought in the country, the port has been identified as one of the major entry points for import of Maize Specifications: • The break-bulk terminal has six berths totalling 1 170m, two bulk berths totalling 360m and a tanker berth of 242m. Port of Ngqura A world-class deep-water port located 20km north east of Port Elizabeth, the port was officially opened in 2012 and is the fastest-growing port in Africa, as recorded in the 2014 Drewery Shipping Report. The Ngqura Container Terminal (NCT) has been designed as a state-of-the-art deepwater transhipment hub, currently having the deepest container terminal in Southern Africa, boasting a 16 metre draft. NCT has seen a steady improvement in volume growth and operational performance. The terminal has increased South African trade with the world, offering an integrated, efficient and competitive port service for containers on transit to global markets. The port is generating much-needed jobs in the economy while promoting international trade for Southern African Developing Countries (SADC). The Container Terminal, which boasts a world-class superstructure, upgraded its installed capacity from 800 000 to 1.5 Million Teus (capacity for 4 Berths) in 2014. The NCT has a design capacity of 2 Million TEUs and has improved its efficiencies with volumes increasing from 120 000 TEUs in 2009/10 to 713 000 TEUs in 2013/14. In addressing the increasing global demand for Manganese export, Transnet will be investing in a state-ofthe-art Manganese loading facility, positioning the Port of Ngqura as a leading Manganese Ore exporter globally. The relocation of the current manganese facility from the Port of Port Elizabeth to Ngqura will increase the capacity from 5.5 to 16 metric tons per annum The Port’s world-class infrastructure, depth and marine assets have created opportunities for handling abnormal cargo. Since April 2013 to date, the port has been handling imported wind turbines where 48 304 tons of grossly abnormal cargo (with approximately 20 vessels calling in the port) which require discharging, storage and removal from the port. Specifications: • The dry bulk berths were designed to accommodate for 85 000dwt (deadweight tons) to as much as 120 000dwt vessels. • The 2 610m long main breakwater, on the eastern side, is the longest in South Africa to date. It has been designed to withstand wave heights of up to 9m. • The deepwater section has a final deck level of +7m CD and a clear width of 9m. The container terminal has been designed for the operation of heavy container handling equipment. In 2014 the Terminal was upgraded with additional equipment, including 10 cranes and 40 TRG’s. The Port of Ngqura employs a total of 786 employees from the landlord and terminal operator side collectively following the completion of the Ngqura Expansion Project. The long-term estimate is that the Port will employ 2 000 staff within the next 20 to 30 years, with the majority of these jobs likely to be sourced from the Eastern Cape. 43 EASTERN CAPE BUSINESS 2016

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