South Africa
Country name |
South Africa |
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Official country name |
South Africa |
Review dates |
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From |
December 2020 |
To (Month / Year) |
February 2021 |
Name of Reviewers |
Granville Swigelaar LCA Consultant, WFP
Drake Kataaha Logistics Officer, WFP |
Table of Contents
Chapter | Assessors | Organization | Assessment Date |
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1 South Africa Country Profile | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
1.1 South Africa Humanitarian Background | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 | |
1.3 South Africa Customs Information | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2 South Africa Logistics Infrastructure | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.1.1 South Africa Port of Durban | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.1.2 South Africa Port of Cape Town | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.1.3 South Africa Port of Gqeberha (Port of Port Elizabeth) | Lennart Koch & Ferdinand Möhring | BLG Logistics Group | October 2023 |
2.1.4 Port of Ngqura | Lennart Koch & Ferdinand Möhring | BLG Logistics Group | October 2023 |
2.1.5 South Africa Port of East London | Lennart Koch & Ferdinand Möhring | BLG Logistics Group | October 2023 |
2.2 South Africa Aviation | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.2.1 South Africa O.R. Tambo International Airport | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.2.2 South Africa Lanseria International Airport | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.3 South Africa Road Network | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.3.1 South Africa Land Border Crossing of Beitbridge (Zimbabwe) | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.4 South Africa Railway Assessment | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.5 South Africa Waterways Assessment | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.6 South Africa Storage Assessment | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
2.7 South Africa Milling Assessment | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
3 South Africa Services and Supply | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
3.1 South Africa Fuel | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
3.2 South Africa Transporters | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
3.3 South Africa Manual Labor | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
3.4 South Africa Telecommunications | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
3.5 South Africa Food and Additional Suppliers | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4 South Africa Contact Lists | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.1 South Africa Government Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.2 South Africa Humanitarian Agency Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.3 South Africa Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.4 South Africa Port and Waterway Companies Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.5 South Africa Airport Companies Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.6 South Africa Storage and Milling Companies Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.7 South Africa Fuel Providers Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.8 South Africa Transporter Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.9 South Africa Railway Companies Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
4.10 South Africa Supplier Contact List | Granville Swigelaar & Drake Kataaha | WFP | February 2021 |
1 South Africa Country Profile
South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. With over 59 million people, it is the world's 24th-most populous nation and covers an area of 1,221,037 square kilometers (471,445 square miles). South Africa has three capital cities: executive Pretoria, judicial Bloemfontein and legislative Cape Town. The largest city is Johannesburg. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometers (1,739 mi) of coastline of Southern Africa stretching along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighboring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini (former Swaziland); and it surrounds the enclaved country of Lesotho, the country lies between latitudes 22° and 35°S, and longitudes 16° and 33°E.
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a generic country overview, please consult the following sources:
Generic Information
Wikipedia Information on South Africa
IMF Information on South Africa
Economist Intelligence Unit Information on South Africa*
(*note - this is a paid service)
Humanitarian Info
Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Regional Office for Southern Africa
Facts and Figures
Wolfram Alpha Information on South Africa
1.1 South Africa Humanitarian Background
Disasters, Conflicts and Migration
Natural Hazards |
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Type |
Occurs |
Comments / Details |
Drought |
Yes |
Periodic droughts, especially during years with El Nino weather phenomenon. |
Earthquakes |
No |
Unlikely |
Epidemics |
Yes |
High population density in informal settlements, low health care regime in such areas. Limited early alert and prevention mechanisms. |
Extreme Temperatures |
Yes |
High temperatures common in the arid northern regions. |
Flooding |
Yes |
Localised flooding in low-lying areas, often occupied by informal settlements. |
Insect Infestation |
No |
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Mudslides |
No |
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Volcanic Eruptions |
No |
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High Waves / Surges |
Yes |
Seasonal occurence along the south-western coastline during winter months (June to August). |
Wildfires |
Yes |
Two fire seasons, during dry summer months (December to February) in the Western Cape, during dry winter months (June to August) rest of the country. |
High Winds |
Yes |
During winter months (June to August) in the Western Cape, during November in the Western Cape (locally known as the South-Easter / Cape Doctor) average wind speed 160 km/h. |
Other Comments |
N/A |
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Man-Made Issues |
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Civil Strife |
Yes |
Civil unrest may occur as result of benefits negotiation disputes between employers and labour unions (approx. April for para-statals), service delivery protest against government structures, or other socio-economic issues. |
International Conflict |
No |
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Internally Displaced Persons |
No |
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Refugees Present |
Yes |
Refugees from many African countries, 273,488 (documented) refugees and asylum seekers, of whom 84% come from sub-Saharan Africa. |
Landmines / UXO Present |
No |
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Other Comments |
Road transport susceptible to disruption due to prevalence of foreign truck driver labour and xenophobic violence. |
For a more detailed database on disasters by country, please see the Centre for Research on Epidemiology of Disasters.
Seasonal Effects on Logistics Capacities
Seasonal Effects on Transport |
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Transport Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Primary Road Transport |
N/A |
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Secondary Road Transport |
N/A |
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Rail Transport |
N/A |
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Air Transport |
N/A |
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Waterway Transport |
N/A |
Some seasonal impact to primary and secondary transport may occur during citrus export season in Durban and Port Elizabeth, during deciduous and avocado export season in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. The impact may be greatly attributed to delays in truck turnaround at terminals as result of terminal congestion. Further impact may also occur during late November to December and possibly early January due to demands for festive season supply deadline and some operators closing or scaling down for end of breaks.
Seasonal Effects on Storage and Handling |
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Activity Type |
Time Frame |
Comments / Details |
Storage |
N/A |
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Handling |
N/A |
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Other |
N/A |
Capacity and Contacts for In-Country Emergency Response
Government
South Africa faces increasing levels of disaster risk. It is exposed to a wide range of weather hazards, including drought, cyclones and severe storms that can trigger widespread hardship and devastation. As such sustained, committed and concerted efforts with regard to disaster risk management reform by the government and a wide range of stakeholders were reflected in the promulgation of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) on 15 January 2003. The Act provides for, an integrated and coordinated disaster risk management policy that focuses on preventing or reducing the risk of disasters, mitigating the severity of disasters, preparedness, rapid and effective response to disasters, and post-disaster recovery, the establishment of national, provincial and municipal disaster management centers, disaster risk management volunteers, matters relating to these issues.
The National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) is responsible for establishing effective institutional arrangements for the development and approval of integrated disaster risk management policy. One way of achieving this is through intergovernmental structures. In this regard, the Act calls for the establishment of an Intergovernmental Committee on Disaster Management (ICDM) consisting of various ministry as well as various levels of government (national, provincial, district municipalities).
Ministries considered core to any disaster impact and response: Departments of Agriculture and Land Affairs, Defence, Education, Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Foreign Affairs, Health, Home Affairs, Housing, Minerals and Energy, National Treasury, Provincial and Local Government, Public Works, Safety and Security, Social Development, The Presidency, Transport, Water Affairs and Forestry.
Funding and resources (including military personnel and assets) may be called upon during and post disaster from government via the NDMC and structures according to the Act of 2002 and its framework.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following links: http://www.ndmc.gov.za/Pages/Home-Page.aspx and 4.1 Government Contact List.
Humanitarian Community
Medécins Sans Frontières has a regional base of operations in South Africa servicing projects within the country and neighbouring countries, their main warehousing site is based in Cape Town from where supplies to support projects are distributed to field sites where supplies for the short to medium term are held. The Red Cross Society has a national base of operations in Pretoria along with their main 3PL contracted depot of mainly disaster relief (clothes, blankets etc.) and some non-perishable food items. Regional / field offices operates their own limited storage facilities on either owned or leased compounds.
Gift of the Givers has a base of operations and head office in Pietermaritzburg, with offices in various provinces in the country. Registered as a NGO with department of social development, they undertake post-disaster relief operations along with government structures, as well as their own independently funded and coordinated relief operations. Various agencies of the United Nations are also present in the country most based in Johannesburg and Pretoria, supporting projects around the county and the region.
For more information on humanitarian agency contact details, please see the following link: 4.2 Humanitarian Agency Contact List.
1.2 South Africa Regulatory Departments and Quality Control
South African Revenue Services (SARS) is the revenue service (tax-collecting agency) of the South African government, reporting to the Minister of Finance. Its main functions are to - collect and administer all national taxes, duties and levies; collect revenue that may be imposed under any other legislation, as agreed on between SARS and an organ of state or institution entitled to the revenue; provide protection against the illegal importation and exportation of goods; facilitate trade; and advise the Minister of Finance on all revenue matters.
The Department of Health sets policy for regulations and standards on various aspects for the safeguarding of South African life including food and medical supplies. Setting and standards of testing are maintained via the South Africa Bureau of Standards and relevant code(s) assigned within a regulatory framework.
The Department of Minerals and Energy sets policy for regulations and standards of various types and grades of fuel (for both hydrocarbon and biofuels) in South Africa. Setting and standards of testing are maintained via the South Africa Bureau of Standards and relevant code(s) assigned within a regulatory framework.
The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is a South African statutory body, as the national standardization authority, the SABS is responsible for maintaining South Africa's database of more than 6,500 national standards. Internationally, SABS experts represent South Africa's interests in the development of international standards, through their engagement with bodies such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). South Africa has a long and proud history of involvement with these bodies and was a founder member of ISO. To improve its service offerings and responsiveness to customer needs, the SABS also restructured its commercial services into seven industry clusters, namely : Chemicals, Electro-technical, Food & Health, Mechanical & Materials, Mining & Minerals, Services and Transportation.
In South Africa all the activities with GMOs are primarily regulated under the Genetically Modified Organisms Amendment Act 23 of 2006 (GMO Act) along with its subsidiary legislation. These activities include research. Development, import, export, transport, use and application of upon obtaining an authorization from the Department of Agriculture. Then, under the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and 2008 (Act No. 68 of 2008) Regulations (R.293 of 2011) , in the case, where the foodstuff is containing at least 5% GMOs, the product must be labelled with the statement ‘Contains Genetically Modified Organisms’ and whereas a product has less than 5% GMOs, it is voluntary to include the statement ‘Contains <5% GMO.’ Moreover, The requirement for making the claim ‘Does not contain GMO’ or ‘GMO free’ is that the product must be tested and found to contain <1% GMOs.
For more information on regulatory departments and quality control laboratories’ contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.3 Laboratory and Quality Testing Company Contact List.
1.3 South Africa Customs Information
Duties and Tax Exemption
For contact information regarding government custom authorities, please follow the link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Emergency Response
Agreements / Conventions Description |
Ratified by Country? (Yes / No) |
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WCO (World Customs Organization) member |
Yes , 24 Mar 1964 |
Annex J-5 Revised Kyoto Convention |
Yes , 18 May 2004 |
OCHA Model Agreement |
Yes , 19 Dec 1991 |
Tampere Convention (on the Provision of Telecommunication Resources for Disaster Mitigation and Relief Operations) |
No |
Regional Agreements (on emergency/disaster response, but also customs unions, regional integration) |
Yes |
Exemption Regular Regime (Non-Emergency Response)
SCHEDULE 4
REBATES AND REFUNDS OF CUSTOMS DUTIES, EXCISE DUTIES, FUEL LEVY, ROAD ACCIDENT FUND LEVY, ENVIRONMENTAL LEVY AND HEALTH PROMOTION LEVY
NOTES:
- The goods specified in the Column headed "Description" of this Schedule shall, subject to the provisions of Section 75, be admitted under rebate of the customs duty specified in Parts 1 and 2 and the fuel levy (except the fuel levy specified in fuel levy item 195.30) in Part 5 of Schedule No. 1 in respect of such goods at the time of entry for home consumption thereof, to the extent stated in the Column headed "Extent of Rebate" of this Schedule in respect of those goods.
- Unless the context otherwise indicates, Notes Nos. A, C and H
of the General Notes to Schedule No. 1 and the section and chapter
notes in the said Schedule shall mutatis mutandis apply to this
Schedule.
- Note 3 to Schedule No. 3 shall apply mutatis mutandis in respect of any expression relating to the extent of any rebate in this Schedule. This shall be deemed to include a rebate of any environmental levy payable in terms of Part 3 of Schedule No. 1, subject to the Notes to Part 5 of this Schedule and health promotion levy payable in terms of Part 7 of Schedule No.1.
- Note 5 to Schedule No. 3 shall apply mutatis mutandis to any reference to a tariff heading or subheading in this Schedule.
- For the purposes of this Schedule, the expression "effective rate of duty" means the duty calculated according to a unit of quantity expressed as a percentage of the value for duty purposes.
- For the purposes of items 409.00, 480.00 and 490.00:
- Where any goods or vehicles are imported or re-imported, as the case may be, in terms of these items by a person who is required to declare goods in terms of section 15, that person means a "traveller" as defined in the rules for that section and as contemplated in form TC-01; and
- in addition to the Notes to these items, such a traveller must comply with the requirements of section 15, the rules for that section and form TC-01.
- Any reference to the Kingdom of Swaziland and BLNS in any provision of this Schedule shall, with effect from 19 April 2018, be deemed to be a reference to the Kingdom of Eswatini and BELN, respectively, in terms of the provisions which existed before 19 April 2018.
405.04 GOODS FOR DISABLED PERSONS OR FOR THE UPLIFTMENT OF INDIGENT PERSONS
405.04 00.00 01.00 07
Goods (excluding motor vehicles) specially designed for use by persons with disabilities, subject to the production of a certificate from an official of the South African National Council for the Blind, the Deaf Federation of South Africa, the South African Federation for Mental Health, the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa or Epilepsy South Africa or of a body which is affiliated to the Council, Federation or League concerned, or a certificate from a registered medical practitioner, that such goods are for use exclusively by such persons with disabilities, such certificate being endorsed by the International Trade Administration Commission that such or similar goods are not ordinarily nor satisfactorily made in the Republic Full duty rebated.
405.04 00.00 02.00 01
Machines, implements and materials for use in the manufacture of goods by persons with disabilities, subject to the production of a certificate from an official of the South African National Council for the Blind, the Deaf Federation of South Africa, the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa, or Epilepsy South Africa or a body which is affiliated to the Council, Federation or League concerned, or a certificate from a registered medical practitioner, that such machines, implements and materials are for the exclusive use by such persons with disabilities, such certificate being endorsed by the International Trade Administration Commission that such or similar goods are not ordinarily nor satisfactorily manufactured in the Republic Full duty
405.04 00.00 04.00 00
Goods (excluding clothing) forwarded unsolicited and free to any organisation registered in terms of the National Welfare Act, 1978 (Act No. 100 of 1978), entered in terms of a specific permit issued by the International Trade Administration Commission, for the distribution free of charge by such organisation Full duty
405.04 00.00 05.00 05
Goods (excluding clothing) forwarded unsolicited and free to any organisation registered in terms of the National Welfare Act, 1978 (Act No. 100 of 1978), entered in terms of a specific permit issued by the International Trade Administration Commission, for the official use by such organisation Full duty rebated
405.04 00.00 06.00 09
Goods (excluding foodstuffs and clothing) forwarded free, as a donation to any educational organisation, hospital (including clinic), welfare organisation, religious organisation or sporting organisation, in such quantities and under such conditions as the International Trade Administration Commission, may allow by specific permit and that the Commission is satisfied that the issuing of such permit will not have a detrimental effect on local industry within the common customs area: Provided that the applicant and anybody responsible for the distribution have furnished an undertaking that -
(a) such goods are for use by the organisation or for free distribution;
(b) such goods will not be sold, leased, hired or otherwise disposed of for gain without the duty which has been rebated being paid to the Commissioner; and
(c) no donation or other counter-performance may be accepted by anybody in respect of such goods full duty rebated
Exemption Certificate Application Procedure
Please see the rebate provisions above.
Exemption Certificate Document Requirements
Duties and Taxes Exemption Certificate Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicle & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Packing Lists |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Other Documents |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Yes, Original, 1 copy, applies to UN but not NGOs |
Additional Notes |
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Consult with your appointed Clearing and Forwarding Agent to ensure you have the correct number of copies of all the required documents. |
Customs Clearance
General Information
Customs Information |
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Document Requirements |
An importer should present the following documentation electronically to the South African Revenue Services: Customs
Importers must also register as an importer with the South African Customs. Information is available here: www.sars.gov.za. The process for sending donations to South Africa includes the prior verification by the importer if there are rebate provision for the donations in Schedule 4 of the Customs Act no 91 of 1964, otherwise full duty and VAT will be brought to account. Furthermore, all second hand imported commodities require an import permit issued by ITAC. The donating party (importer) should appoint a Clearing and Forwarding Agent to act on their behalf. |
Embargoes |
Goods can be removed under embargo to an importer premises for examination. Subject to application and payment of a security amount. |
Prohibited Items |
See the prohibited and restricted import and export list available here: www.sars.gov.za |
General Restrictions |
See the prohibited and restricted import and export list available here: www.sars.gov.za |
Customs Clearance Document Requirements
Customs Clearance Document Requirements (by commodity) |
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Food |
NFI (Shelter, WASH, Education) |
Medicines |
Vehicles & Spare Parts |
Staff & Office Supplies |
Telecoms Equipment |
Invoice |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
AWB/BL/Other Transport Documents |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Donation/Non-Commercial Certificates |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Packing Lists |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy sent electronically Applies to both UN and NGO's |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Phytosanitary Certificate |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Other Documents |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Yes Original One Copy Electronically No difference |
Additional Notes |
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Transit Regime
Transit can be divided into two categories, i.e. national and international transits. National transit is the movement of goods in bond within South Africa and within the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) from one customs controlled area to another. International transit applies to imported goods not destined for South Africa which move through South Africa to its final destination e.g. Zimbabwe.
Current legislation and policy require specific documents to be endorsed, which could entail the completion of required fields on a form such as findings of an examination, date stamping and signing. To see which documents are required and under which circumstances, click here.
In transit goods must be carried by a licensed remover of goods in bond. Clients must also be aware that before any application for cabotage permits (when transport is undertaken on SA roads by foreign carriers) will be considered by the Cross Border Road Transport Agency (CBRTA), a permit must first be obtained from the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) and temporary clearance must be made at a SARS Customs Office.
A Customs Road Freight Manifest (DA 187) must accompany the vehicle carrying goods together with a processed Customs Declaration for removal in bond or for export as the case may be, and must accompany the driver of the means of transport. A copy of each must be delivered to the Controller/Branch Manager at the place of exit.
Every person must keep records as prescribed in terms of the Customs and Excise Act.
2 South Africa Logistics Infrastructure
South Africa’s logistics infrastructure, the hard engineered, designed and constructed infrastructure – which includes but not limited to sea ports, airports, road, rail and fuel pipeline infrastructure, that supports the physical movement of goods and people is significantly well developed and maintained in comparison with its continental counterparts. Prompting many international organizations, both public and private, to use South Africa as a gateway into the rest of the continent.
Strategic logistics infrastructure, which include road, rail, fuel pipeline, airport and port networks, is owned and operated by the state or state owned companies (SOC), with reporting and oversight ultimately under the Department of Transport. At a national level all national roadways are under the authority of national government, whilst provincial and municipal secondary roads fall under the mandate and responsibility of the relevant provincial or district authorities. The freight rail network however is solely managed by the SOC Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), whilst passenger rail in the Western Cape and Gauteng are managed by the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA). Under the National Transport Master Plan (NATMAP) 2050 private sector participation in usage and operation of the rail network has been seen as a mean of unlocking potential to increase the market share and profitability of this infrastructure segment.
For more information about the National Transport Master Plan (NATMAP) 2050, please see this link: https://www.transport.gov.za/documents/11623/39906/0_ExecutiveSummary2017.pdf/cb353369-bc94-4d2f-8f7e-efe2f041e434.
The national road network consists of interconnected freeways that services every province and connects all major cities. Most major cities have intermodal logistics hubs of some form. The warehousing and road transports sectors are entirely privatized with both local and international firms (small to large scale) actively invested. Government and its SOC responsible for freight rail TFR are pursuing the potential to cover more long distance tonnage from road to rail, sighting benefit in transport cost saving, reduction of impact on of roadways by heavy vehicle traffic and congestion and elevating environmental pressures and footprint. However commercially competitive efficiency will be needed to promote the swing from road to rail and will likely require public-private partnership.
The spear tip of investment in the country’s freight infrastructure is aimed at the port network capacity, especially containerized capacity. The ports of Durban, Cape Town, and Port Elizabeth are currently the three main container ports with nearly 4 million twenty foot equivalent unit (TEU) (2008/09). With the addition of Ngqura at Port Elizabeth to handle about 70% of what Durban would usually handle, the expectation is that containerization will increase to 20 million TEU by 2034 from the same ports.
2.1 South Africa Port Assessment
The following sections show the assessments for the Ports of Durban and Cape Town.
2.1.1 South Africa Port of Durban
Port Overview
The port of Durban is the main container port on the South African coastline. While handling approximately 60% of South Africa’s container traffic, the port serves KwaZulu-Natal, the Gauteng region and a large portion of the Southern African hinterland. Together with containers the port also accommodates dry bulk, liquid bulk, automotive and break bulk. Other present port activities, include facilities for local fishing industry, ship repair industries, visiting cruise liner vessels and recreational boating. The Port of Durban is bounded by the city of centre to the north, residential areas to the west and east, and industrial land to the south.
The port, like all others in South Africa, is operated on a common-user basis and is managed by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) – through it’s terminal operators organ Transnet Port Terminal (TPT), which provides and maintains the infrastructure as well as the superstructure of the port. TNPA provides cargo handling (except stevedoring aboard vessels which is undertaken by private enterprise) and marine services including tugs and pilotage. Cargo handling facilities are provided on a non-discriminatory basis, whilst vessels are served on a first planned-first served basis. Where necessary, special purpose quays may be provided on a common-user basis for the handling of specific commodities or types of cargo such as ore, grain, bulk cargoes, unitised cargo and containers.
Port website: http://www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net/OurPorts/Durban/Pages/Port-Directory.aspx
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
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Country |
Republic of South Africa |
Province or District |
KwaZulu Natal |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Durban (0 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Durban |
Latitude |
-29.881 |
Longitude |
31.0265 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Transnet National Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Moshe Motlohi, Port Manager Tel (27) 031 361 8821 Email: moshe.motlohi@transnet.net |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME : Durban International Airport (King Shaka Airport) (DUR / FALE) 17.1 km from port LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS : Mango Airline (JE), Comair (MN), South African Airways (SAA), Emirates (EK), British Airways (BA), Air Mauritius Airways (MK) |
Port Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
A number of companies operate within the port precinct and offer diverse or specialised services. Within the port certain berths / terminals have been concessioned to private operators some of these are Maydon Wharf – operated by the Grindrod Group offering container and breakbulk facilities, as well as port of call for a regional feeder Ocean Africa Container Lines (OACL), Bluff terminal – providing mineral handling facilities and Island View – offering hydrocarbons handling facilities.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The Port of Durban offers extensive safe anchorage outside the port. The Port of Durban has 59 berths (not counting fishing and ship repair) and an inner anchorage in the bay. Operating 24 hours a day, the entrance channel is 19 meters (62.3 feet) deep and 222 meters (728.3 feet) wide. Vessels up to 300 meters (984.2 feet) long and 37 meters (121.4 feet) wide can easily enter the port. The port operates a fleet of tugs owned and operated by the National Ports Authority (NPA), and the NPA conducts dredging on an ongoing basis. The two main commercial container terminals in Durban harbour (Pier 1 and Pier 2) operates a fixed berthing window strategy or a CTOC (CTOC – determination and coordination of container terminal operations contract berthing windows, which guarantee a departure time on condition that a vessel arrives on schedule and doesn’t exceed the number of contracted moves), negotiated on an annual basis with major shipping lines. Outside of this agreement berth availability is limited, unscheduled vessel calls may subject to waiting between 3 – 7 days. In relation to prioritising of humanitarian cargo, no standing agreement exist, however arrangement may be made (on a vessel by vessel basis).
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From October to April |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
From November to February |
Other Comments |
South African citrus fruit exports during the months of April to November places significant pressure on the port (terminal congestion) and logistics infrastructure (traffic and transport resource availability) |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.transnetportterminals.net/Customer/Tariffs/Forms/AllItems.aspx
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Conventional Berth |
31 |
228 |
9.6 |
---|---|---|---|
Container Berth |
10 |
295 |
11.9 |
Silo Berth |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Bulk Liquid |
9 |
288 |
12.8 |
Berthing Tugs |
N/A |
|
|
Water Barges |
N/A |
|
|
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
TBA |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
TBA |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
TBA |
Other Imports |
TBA |
Port Handling Equipment
Terminal assets within the two main container terminals (Pier 1 & Pier 2) are owned by the Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), a state owned company (SOC). Other leased terminals own handling equipment privately.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
2 x 50 MT 2 x 10 MT |
|
---|---|---|---|
Floating Cranes |
Yes |
1 x 235 t at 10 m 1 x 125 t at 24 m 1 x 60 T at 6.1 m / 40.6 MT at 16.2 m |
|
Harbour Boat |
Yes |
1 |
100 passengers |
Floating Dock |
Yes |
2 4,500 MT 2 x 5 MT (electric) |
|
Container Facilities
The South African Government has embarked on a significant infrastructure drive to boost the economy and to alleviate poverty. As part of the MDS, Port Terminals will invest R37.2 billion over the next seven years to maintain and create new terminal capacity, ensuring that its terminals can facilitate projected demand. The container sector will see the largest expansion, with capacity increasing by 41% from 5,6 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in 2014 to 7.9 million TEUs per year in 2021. The bulk sector will increase its capacity from 93 million tons per year in 2014 to 99 million tons in 2021, while break-bulk capacity will increase from 15.6 million tons per year in 2014 to 16.6 million tons in 2021. Automotive capacity will increase by 25% from 787,000 fully built units (FBUs) in 2014 to 987,000 FBUs in 2021. The fleet of ship-to-shore (STS) cranes in the container sector is planned to increase from 43 cranes in 2014 to 64 cranes in 2021. The number of straddle carriers will increase from 159 to 202; and there will be an increase in the number of Rubber Tyred Gantries (RTGs), from 72 to 140. In the bulk sector, the number of tipplers will increase from six to nine and the number of ship loaders/unloaders will increase from 19 to 21.
Facilities |
20 ft |
---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes, pre-cooling facilities at berths O and P |
Other Capacity Details |
|
Daily Take Off Capacity |
N/A |
Number of Reefer Stations |
11 cooling chambers 27,000 m³ 69 pre-cooling funnels 9,500 m³ Open storage 4,000 m³ |
Customs Guidance
Customs and Excise office is located with the port precinct, customs also hold a 24/7 presence within the terminals for ongoing operations. Turnaround times are generally between 3 – 5 days from submission of clearance documents (without any queries). A container X-ray scanner is also located within the port precinct for any container deferred for further assessment, operating from 08:00 to 17:00. Various customs licensed depot are available in close proximity to the port for any such container deemed by customs to be opened for physical examinations. For vessels call the port customs & immigration will advise the Master of the local restrictions on berthing. Penalties are imposed for noncompliance with prescribed regulations.
For more information on customs in South Africa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
The new MPT facilities at the Point incorporates a modern intermodal cargo exchange terminal, a bonded storage facility, and expanded cargo and container stacking areas covering about 20 hectares. The multi-purpose terminal, which handles break-bulk, bulk and containerised cargoes, has become this port's largest general cargo-handling facility. It operates across 14 berths at Pier 1, the Point and on the T-Jetty, and handles both import and export breakbulk cargo. Products handled at Durban MPT include steel, ferro-alloys, granite, rice, fruit and containers. A Ro-Ro terminal, mainly serving the coastal trade, is attached to the main container complex. A shed is available with an undercover storage area of 8 380 square metres. Total area (including Container Depot) 102.00 ha Actual container/Ro-Ro stacking area 26.33 ha. The Maydon Wharf MPT terminal operates across a number of berths at Maydon Wharf, principally between berths 8 to 13, and handles a variety of commodities, focusing on niche cargo including neo-bulks (salt, fertilisers and other mineral products, steel, scrap metal and forest products). The port has a well-equipped passenger terminal at N- berth on the T-Jetty for the convenience of cruise ships, which operate mostly between November and May.
Grain and Bulk Handling
There are 13 dry bulk berths at the Port of Durban with a current theoretical and installed capacity of 16 million tons per annum (MTPA). These berths include three berths at the Bluff, one berth at Island View
(IV3) and nine berths at Maydon Wharf. Rennies Bulk Terminals operates multi-product bulk handling facilities at Berth 5 at the Maydon Wharf in the Port of Durban. Products include wheat, rice, maize (corn), soda ash, fluorspar, soya meal, and palletized protein feeds. The terminal can store 100 thousand tons of agricultural products and 40 thousand tons of mineral products. This Port of Durban facility can bag 750 tons per day. Greystones Enterprises operates a Container Freight Station in the Port of Durban that is served by rail siding and roads. The facility offers the full range of services that include container stuffing and de-stuffing and cargo unitizing, including palletizing and bagging.
Main Storage Terminal
There are several privately-owned bulk storage and handling facilities in the Port of Durban. Outspan International operates a citrus terminal at the Port of Durban's Point with storage capacity of 176.2 thousand cubic meters for over 17.5 thousand pallets in 13 holding chambers. The Port of Durban's Citrus Terminal also has 72 rapid-cooling tunnels with capacity of 7.8 thousand cubic meters for 3456 pallets. The container area has capacity for 2356 cubic meters for 1040 pallets. The Citrus Terminal in the Port of Durban can handle 2000 pallets per day. SA Terminals operates a Bulk-Sugar Terminal at Berth 2 at the Maydon Wharf. It has capacity for 520 thousand tons in silos and for 57 thousand tons at the bagged sugar warehouse. The Bulk-Sugar Terminal in the Port of Durban can handle as much as 1000 tons per hour. Durban Bulk Shipping operates a multi-product bulk shipping terminal at Berth 3 at the Port of Durban's Island View facilities. Products include wheat, maize and maize products, vegetable oils, ores, and minerals. The Durban Bulk Shipping multi-purpose facility has capacity to store 68 thousand tons of bulk maize products, eight thousand tons of both andalucite and mono-calcium phosphates, 33.5 thousand tons of coal, 24 thousand tons of chrome ore, and 4956 cubic meters of vegetable oils.
Storage Facility – Contact |
|
Company |
Manica Africa |
---|---|
Contact |
Dean Harris/Royston Denysschen |
Telephone |
+27(031)3280284 |
Stevedoring
Stevedoring in the terminal is offering by the terminal, however stevedoring companies may be contracted to the terminal or contracted freely on a vessel by vessel basis to vessels and their port agents
For contact information for stevedoring companies operating at the Port of Durban, please see the following: 4.4 South Africa Port and Waterway Companies Contact List.
Sturrock Grindrod - stevedoring operations are in Durban, Richards Bay, Maputo and Walvis Bay. Stevedoring services include the handling of bulk commodities, break bulk commodities, containers and vehicles.
P & O Ports Nationwide Cargo Terminals Sa (PTY) Ltd - Address: Bon1, Duncan Dock Rd, Table Bay Harbour, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa, Cape Town.
Bidfreight Port Operations - Address: Coode Cres, Table Bay Harbour, Western Cape, 8001, South Africa, Cape Town.
P S Port Stevedoring - Address: 35 Grunter Gully, Bayhead, Kwazulu Natal, 4026, South Africa, Durban.
Good Hope Stevedoring (PTY) Ltd - Address: Unit9 Auckland Pk, Auckland St, Paarden Eiland, Western Cape, 7405, South Africa, Cape Town.
Port Stevedoring - Address: Ste300 3 Mansion Hse, 12 Joe Slovo St, Central, Kwazulu Natal, 4001, South Africa, Durban.
Bay Stevedores - Address: Newark Rd, Richards Bay, 3900, SouthAfrica, Kwazulu Natal.
Bid Freight Port Operations - Address: 27 Church St, Central, East London, 5201, South Africa, Eastern Cape.
P & O Ports Nationwide Cargo Terminals SA (PTY) Ltd - Address: Eastern Cape, 6001, South Africa, Port Elizabeth.
Hinterland Information
The Port of Terminal is the main gateway seaport (by volume) to sub-Saharan Africa. From the port strategic channels are provided to facilitate the smooth flow of cargo from the port terminals and vice versa, these include a roadway systems that interlinks with the rest of the country and with neighbouring countries, rail services are also available from the port connecting the major commercial centres in a hub and spoke layout – also able to connect to some neighbouring countries, it further also like road transport links to multimodal transit hubs for further connectivity.
Port Security
There are police, ambulances and fire-fighting services available. Private security companies are available for 24 hour on-board service. Stowaways have become a problem in Durban and Masters are advised to take the necessary precautions and do stowaway searches before the vessel sails. Firemen are on duty at all tanker and bunker berths whilst vessels are working cargoes/bunkering. Transnet National Port Authority has installed advanced security features such as closed-circuit television for some of its terminals and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) that allow for remote ship identification by port control. The most obvious aspect of this compliance is that it impact access to ports by non-port related users. Many areas previously accessible by the general public such as cargo working terminals and ship repair lay-up quays are now only accessible by authorized personnel. The new Security regulations required the appointment of a Port Security Officer for each port and a Port Facility Security Officer for each terminal. These persons will coordinate security planning, implementation and maintenance between the port authority and port facility operators.
The wide-area surveillance and perimeter protection solution at Durban Port is comprised of an 'intelligent' command and control system that transforms a network of cameras into intelligent object detection, tracking and recording sensors. At Durban's Port over 120 cameras were placed on the perimeter with the addition of 13 PTZ cameras. Any breach in the perimeter or suspicious behaviour detected by the cameras sets off an alarm in the control centre via the command centre software, enabling the security personnel can react accordingly.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 = Normal |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
2.1.2 South Africa Port of Cape Town
Port Overview
The Port of Cape Town is the premier port for the Western Cape region, providing a wide range of round-the-clock port operations. With a land area of 253 ha and a water area of 9163 ha, the port provides port services to a variety of sectors, including containers, general cargo, fresh produce and fishing (including international operations and exports), as well as the burgeoning offshore oil and gas industry.
Local and international demand for bunkering and ship repair is growing rapidly, and Cape Town has 3 ship repair facilities, one of which includes the largest dry dock in Southern Africa. The port also provides comprehensive marine services: navigation, towage, pilotage, berthing, and pollution control.
Cape Town is positioned as a hub linking the Americas and Europe with Asia, Southeast Asia, and Australia. As a result, a large percentage of cargo handled is transhipment cargo for onward transit. South Africa’s growing exports, particularly fresh fruit, perishables and frozen produce, travel to global destinations via the Port of Cape Town. Cargoes fall into four clusters: containers, liquid bulk, dry bulk and break-bulk. The port has facilities and infrastructure for container, multi-purpose and fresh produce terminals.
Port website: https://www.transnetportterminals.net/Ports/Pages/CapeTown_Multi.aspx
Key port information may also be found at: http://www.maritime-database.com
Port Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
Republic of South Africa |
Province or District |
Western Cape |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Port |
Cape Town (0 km) |
Port's Complete Name |
Port of Cape Town |
Latitude |
-33.912347 |
Longitude |
18.428383 |
Managing Company or Port Authority |
Transnet National Ports Authority |
Management Contact Person |
Sipho Nzuza – Port Manager +27 021 449 2612 Email : Sipho.Nzuza@transnet.net |
Nearest Airport and Airlines with Frequent International Arrivals/Departures |
AIRPORT NAME : Cape Town International Airport (IATA: CPT, ICAO: FACT) 19.5 km from port LIST OF INTERNATIONAL CARRIERS : Mango Airline (JE), Comair (MN), South African Airways (SAA), Emirates (EK), British Airways (BA), Air Mauritius Airways (MK), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Botswana (BP), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Asiana Airlines (OZ), Cemair (5Z), Ethiopian Airlines (ET), Kenyan Airways (KQ). https://www.capetown-airport.com/airlines.php |
Port Picture
Image below, displays port layout showing approach channel, depths alongside and berth / quay number / letter naming.
Image below, displays an aerial view of the port showing all ship repair facilities available to port users.
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Cape Town Services
Working hours: Port Control – For emergencies and handling of ships – 24 hours a day, 365 days per year.
Cartage – 24 hours per day.
Breakbulk – 06:00 – 22:00, Monday to Friday.
Containers – 24 hours a day, 362 days per year (not 1 January, 1 May and 25 December).
Office hours - (including Revenue) 08:00 to 16:30 Monday to Friday, not public holidays.
Tankers are restricted to daylight berthing and unberthing. Under certain circumstances, vessels with a double hull will not be subject to these conditions.
Dry dock/ship repair facilities
Transnet National Ports Authority owns and operates two dry docks, a repair quay and a synchrolift.
Robinson Dry Dock
Situated at Victoria Basin, overall docking length 161,2 m, length on bottom = 152,4 m, width at entrance top 20,7 m, maximum width at bottom = 17,2 m, depth over entrance sill HWOST = 7,9 m.
Sturrock Dry Dock
Situated at Duncan Dock, overall docking length 360 m, length on bottom (dock floor) = 350,4 m, width at entrance top = 45,1 m, maximum width at bottom (dock floor) = 38,4 m, depth 14 m, depth over entrance sill HWOST = 13,7 m. A docking length of 369,6 m can be achieved by placing the caisson in the emergency stop at the entrance. The dock can be divided into two compartments of either 132,5 m and 216,1 m or 205,7 m and 142,9 m.
Repair Quay Length: 456 m, landing wall 548 m.
SYNCHROLIFT can handle 1 806 tonnes and vessels up to 61 m in length and 15 m in width. Repair lanes available (length) = 2 x 70 m, 1 x 55 m, 2 x 75 m.
Work is undertaken by private companies and services include, ship repair, engineering, refrigeration, hydraulics, cleaning and painting.
Bunkering
The Port of Cape Town has 61 bunkering points supplying marine fuel oil, gas oil and blended fuels at most berths. Bunker fuels are delivered by pipeline, gas oil is delivered by barge and diesel oil is not available. Joint Bunkering Services is a joint venture between BP South Africa, Caltex Oil, Shell SA and Engen Petroleum. Consumers can choose which oil company they want to supply their fuel while gaining from the economy of scale from the shared distribution system of the JBS.
Chandlers
Chandling services are available from private companies located around the port.
For more information on port contacts, please see the following link: 4.4 Port and Waterways Companies Contact List.
Port Performance
The port of Cape Town remains open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The depth at the entrance channel is -15.9m Chart datum, is -15.4m at the 180m wide entrance into Duncan Dock and -14m at the entrance to Ben Schoeman Dock. The depth in the Duncan Dock varies between -9.9m near the repair quay to -12.4m at the tanker basin. Ben Schoeman Dock varies from -9m to -13.9m. Dredging is carried out regularly to maintain required depths alongside and in the harbour.
Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels with the pilot being taken on board 1.6 miles and 155º off the main breakwater. Pilot transfer is by pilot boat. Navigation is subject to VTS (vessel tracking system) and tug service is provided by four tugs. The harbour and Table Bay are subject to strong winds during the Cape winter (April to September) that can disrupt cargo and ship working in the port.
Seasonal Constraints |
||
---|---|---|
Occurs |
Time Frame |
|
Rainy Season |
Yes |
From April to September |
Major Import Campaigns |
Yes |
From November to February |
Other Comments |
During October to March Cape Town is subject to it windy season with the south-easterly bring gale force condition over Cape Town and especially the exposed port area, bringing most container and vessel traffic to a standstill sporadically. |
Handling Figures for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Vessel Calls |
552 |
Container Traffic (TEUs) |
26,801,656 |
Handling Figures Bulk and Break Bulk for 2020 |
|
---|---|
Bulk (MT) |
3,532,483 |
Break bulk (MT) |
2,434,820 |
Discharge Rates and Terminal Handling Charges
For information on port rates and charges, please see the following link: https://www.transnetportterminals.net/Customer/Tariffs/TPT%20Tariff%20Book%202020.pdf
Berthing Specifications
Type of Berth |
Quantity |
Length (m) |
Maximum Draft (m) |
Comments |
---|---|---|---|---|
Conventional Berth |
8 |
1937 m |
12.2 m |
|
Container Berth |
4 |
1151 m |
14.2 m |
|
Silo Berth |
No |
|
||
Berthing Tugs |
4 |
40 ton Bullard pull |
||
Water Barges |
No |
Quay side supply |
General Cargo Handling Berths
Cargo Type |
Berth Identification |
---|---|
Imports - Bagged Cargo |
Berths : B, C, D, E, F, J |
Exports - Bagged Cargo |
Berths : B, C, D, E, F, J |
Imports and Exports - RoRo |
N/A |
Other Imports |
Hydrocarbons, Berths : TB1 & TB2 |
Port Handling Equipment
Terminal assets within the two main container terminals (CTCT and Multipurpose terminal) are owned by the Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) a state owned company (SOC). Other leased terminals own handling equipment privately.
Equipment |
Available |
Total Quantity and Capacity Available |
Comments on Current Condition and Actual Usage |
---|---|---|---|
Dockside Crane |
Yes |
8 x 70 MT |
Good |
Container Gantries |
Yes |
28 |
Good |
Mobile Cranes |
Yes |
23 x 4 MT , 2 x 5 MT |
Good |
Reachstacker |
Yes |
5 |
Good |
RoRo Tugmaster (with Trailer) |
No |
||
Grain Elevator with Bagging Machines |
No |
||
Transtainer |
No |
||
Forklifts |
No |
Container Facilities
The image above shows the main container terminal know as CTCT (Cape Town Container Terminal). In the foreground is a straddle-carrier operated empty stacking yard with dry container and immediately next it (right foreground) are empty reefer containers in a typical wind-stack formation. Opposite the empty stack reefer towers for cold chain power supply and monitoring are visible. Along the main quay are container ships berthed and STS cranes extended, behind these a further RTG (Rubber Tyred Gantry) stacking yard is visible.
More depots, performing storage, pack/unpack, maintenance and repairs, prepping and other cargo and container related activities are also available within the immediate vicinity of the port terminal.
Facilities |
20 ft |
40 ft |
---|---|---|
Container Facilities Available |
Yes |
Yes |
Container Freight Station (CFS) |
Yes |
Yes |
Refrigerated Container Stations |
Yes |
Yes |
Other Capacity Details |
- |
- |
Daily Take Off Capacity (Containers per Day) |
528 |
528 |
Number of Reefer Stations (Connection Points) |
- |
4000 |
Emergency Take-off Capacity |
1080 |
1080 |
Off take Capacity of Gang Shift (Containers per Shift) |
176 |
176 |
Customs Guidance
Customs and Excise office is located with the port precinct, customs also hold a 24/7 presence within the terminals for ongoing operations. Turnaround times are generally between 3 – 5 days from submission of clearance documents (without any queries). A container X-ray scanner is also located within the port precinct, alongside the reefer gate close to the main container terminal gate, for any container deferred for further assessment, operating from 08:00 to 18:00. Various customs licenced depot are available in close proximity to the port for any such container deemed by customs to be opened for physical examinations. For vessels call the port customs & immigration will advise the Master of the local restrictions on berthing. Penalties are imposed for noncompliance with prescribed regulations.
For more information on customs in South Africa: 1.3 Customs Information.
Terminal Information
Multipurpose Terminal
With its origins dating as far back as 1947, the Cape Town Multipurpose Terminal (MPT) has been the chosen import and export terminal for a large variety of commodities including fertilizer, soda-ash, soya, sunflower pellets, wheat, maize, cement and containerised cargo. Located in the Duncan Dock area of the harbour and in close proximity to major transport routes, the terminal operates within an area with a quayside length of almost 1.8 kilometers with a current staff complement of approximately 220 persons. Cape Town MPT trades with over 20 countries.
General cargo is served by the six berths of the Multi-purpose and Combi terminals, which between them handle a wide range of goods – up to 90 commodities on the ports list – from timber to frozen fish.
Grain and Bulk Handling
The average tonnage of all grains imported through the Port of Cape Town that can be expected in a month is approximately 90 000 tons. The maximum tonnage of all grains imported through the Port of Cape Town that can be expected in a month is approximately 180 000 tons. Bagging is generally not available for Cape Town Multipurpose Terminal (MPT), however may be discussed with Fresh Produce Terminal (FPT).
Main Storage Terminal
Limited warehousing (shed) space is available in the terminal as terminals are throughput focused. Fresh Produce Terminal (FPT), a private terminal operator (concession) has some warehousing space on their quayside. Privately held cold storage capacity is also available within the port precinct, to serve the agricultural (eg. fruits, animal proteins) and foodstuffs manufacturing (eg. dairy products) industries, such as CCS Logistics.
Storage Type |
Number of Storage Facilities |
Area (m2) |
---|---|---|
Bagged Cargo |
1 FPT |
27848 |
Refrigerated Cargo |
5 CCS |
46,500 MT |
General Cargo |
1 FPT |
27848 |
Stevedoring
The following stevedoring services are offered by Transnet Port Terminals :
- stowage of cargo
- lashing and securing of cargo
- breaking out of cargo
- planning of cargo to stowage plan
- operating ships equipment
- cleaning of hatches and tanks
Other private stevedore services companies are also available with operations in various port locations around South Africa.
Duncan Dock Cold Storage Stevedoring Services provides the clients of the cold storage facility with a one stop service in discharging vessel to the cold store.
Cargo Handling Specialists
5 Carlisle Street, Paarden Eiland,
South Africa, 7405
082 457 9557
(021) 511-9748
Port Stevedoring (PS)
https://www.portstevedoring.co.za/
+27 (0) 21 401 8847
South Arm Road, Duncan Dock,
Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town, 8001,
Western Cape
Bidfreight Port Operations
Tel: +27 (0)21 421 3122
Fax: +27 (0)21 421 3136
Alkmaar Road, Table Bay Harbour, Cape Town, 8001, Western Cape
Email: capetown@bidports.co.za
Hinterland Information
From the port strategic channels are provided to facilitate the smooth flow of cargo from the port terminals and vice versa, these include a roadway systems that interlinks with the rest of the country, rail services are also available from the port connecting the major commercial centres in a hub and spoke layout and linking to multimodal transit hubs for further connectivity. The terminal as a seaport gateway holds significant interconnectivity to the rest of South Africa and some of its Sub-Saharan neighbours (Namibia, Botswana, Angola) by means of mainly road network and feeder vessel transport (coastal countries, ie. Namibia & Angola). The port serves as a major export gateway to the agricultural industry servicing areas as far afield as the Northern Cape and Limpopo province, with reserve logistics feasible.
Port Security
There are police, ambulances and fire-fighting services available. Private security companies are available for 24 hour on-board service. Stowaways do pose a problem in Cape Town, however to a small degree, nonetheless, Masters are advised to take the necessary precautions and do stowaway searches before the vessel sails. Firemen are on duty at all tanker and bunker berths whilst vessels are working cargoes/bunkering. Transnet National Port Authority has installed advanced security features such as closed-circuit television for some of its terminals and Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) that allow for remote ship identification by port control. The most obvious aspect of this compliance is that it impact access to ports by non-port related users. Many areas previously accessible by the general public such as cargo working terminals and ship repair lay-up quays are now only accessible by authorized personnel. The new Security regulations required the appointment of a Port Security Officer for each port and a Port Facility Security Officer for each terminal. These persons will coordinate security planning, implementation and maintenance between the port authority and port facility operators.
Security |
|
---|---|
ISPS Compliant |
Yes |
Current ISPS Level |
Level 1 |
Police Boats |
Yes |
Fire Engines |
Yes |
South Africa - 2.1.3 Port of Gqeberha (Port of Port Elizabeth)
The following assessment was produced thanks to the support of BLG Logistics Group: Port of Gqeberha
South Africa - 2.1.4 Port of Ngqura
The following assessment was produced thanks to the support of BLG Logistics Group: Port of Ngqura
South Africa - 2.1.5 Port of East London
The following assessment was produced thanks to the support of BLG Logistics Group: Port of East London
2.2 South Africa Aviation
Key airport information may also be found at: http://worldaerodata.com/
The Republic of South Africa is a signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 1944 (Chicago Convention), which led to the establishment of a United Nations specialized body, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO is responsible for standardizing and administering the safety and security of civil aviation operations across the world. The SACAA is a juristic person established in terms of the Civil Aviation Authority Act, 2009 (Act No 13 of 2009). The SACAA’s mandate is to administer civil aviation safety and security oversight in the Republic of South Africa, in line with the Civil Aviation Authority Act (the Act), and in accordance with the standards and recommended practices (SARPs) prescribed by the ICAO.
The impact of the Aviation industry in South Africa's economy cannot be over-emphasized. South Africa has been able to implement international and our National Aviation Safety Plans, with our airports achieving impressive compliant safety records.
The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) have made major strides to improve our airspace management safely scenarios. Infrastructure investments to assist the programme include the continued renewal of terrestrial aeronautical navigation systems and continued maintenance of radar systems.
Aviation Public Entities include:
Public Aviation Entities | Website |
---|---|
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) | https://www.atns.com/ |
Airport Company South Africa (ACSA) | |
South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) | http://www.caa.co.za/ |
For more information on government agency and airport company contact information, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Procedures for Foreign Registered Aircraft
Type Acceptance Certificate (TAC) applied for with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) means an approval issued in terms of regulation South African Civil Aviation Regulations (SACAR) 21.04.5, which signifies SACAA acceptance of the foreign Type Certificate (TC) of a product (aircraft, engine, or propeller), for which the holder is the foreign Type Certificate (TC) holder. The TAC defines the product design approval (TC) accepted, states who is the holder of the TAC, and lists any additional limitations or conditions applied for SACAA acceptance of the product. It also identifies the category of the product (standard or restricted for special purpose operations).
In order to place an aircraft on the SA Civil Aircraft Register, the aircraft must have been issued a TAC by the Director, as per SACAR 47.00.5 (2) (a) (iv).
In order to issue a Certificate of Airworthiness for an imported aircraft, the aircraft must have been issued with a TAC by the Director, as per SACAR 21.08.4 (1) (b) (i), and the aircraft must conform to that TAC, as per SACAR 21.08.4 (2) (a).
These have been requirements since the promulgation of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations of 1997.
The Technical Guidance Material describes how the SACAA Certification Engineering section processes an application for the issuing of a TAC.
Refer to SA-CATS 129 (http://caa.mylexisnexis.co.za/)
Issuance of Flight Authorisation
Only applications, submitted in the form and manner prescribed in this TS, will be considered for the issuing of a flight authorisation.
- The purpose for issuing flight authorisations is to control all movement of certain foreign registered aircraft in South African airspace and at South African airports. It is important to note that regulation 129.01.1 applies only to “foreign state aircraft or an aircraft operated by a foreign operator in an air transport operation”. It does not apply to private or corporate flights that are operating in accordance with an ATC flight plan and enter the RSA through and under the control of customs and immigration. All foreign state and foreign air operators, operating on an itinerate basis, are thereby tracked and accounted for. The main purposes for this type of itinerate activity is to perform on-demand charters, technical landings for normal or abnormal servicing, or to transit South African airspace enroute to other destinations. The primary users of this service are foreign charter companies or aircraft operated by a Foreign State, including military aircraft. Whatever the reason for travel, it is for safety and security reasons that the SACAA has a need to exercise oversight over such activity.
- A person, who is the holder of a SA-FAOC, does not require a flight authorisation, provided such flights are conducted in accordance with the provisions of their SA-FAOC.
- The application for a flight authorisation is less formal than for an actual operating certificate, and the fee required for this service is established by regulation.
- The following information shall be provided in an application
for flight authorisation to conduct an over-flight of South Africa,
or to operate in South Africa, or perform a technical stop in South
Africa. Aircraft on over-flights, private aircraft carrying 10
passengers or less, and military aircraft only need to provide the
information requested in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) (d), (f) and (j),
as applicable to the flight crew, and in the case of a Foreign
State aircraft, paragraph (j). In all cases paragraph (k) may apply
at the discretion of the Director.
-
Name of operator or person responsible for flight: The name of the operator must be the name of the person or organisation appearing on the certificate of registration or equivalent documentation The person or organisation responsible for the flight must take responsibility for being the SACAA point of contact on behalf of the operator.
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Type of aircraft, registration marks and C of A expiry date, if applicable: The aircraft designation and full registration must be as indicated on the C of R. A copy of the C of R is also considered a good supporting document. The application should also be supported by a copy of a valid C of A, or a certification from the licensed AME attesting to the airworthiness of the aircraft flown.
-
Date and time of arrival at, and departure from, the airport concerned: The flight itinerary should include the date and estimated time of arrival and specify the routing filed with ATC and, if applicable, on the operational flight plan.
- Place or places of embarkation or disembarkation abroad, as the case may be, of passengers or freight.
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Purpose of flight and number of passengers and the nature and amount of freight: Where possible, a passenger manifest should accompany the application or, if deemed necessary, be delivered prior to departure of the flight.
- Notification of dangerous goods and/or agricultural products.
- Name, address, telephone and telefax number and business of charterer, if any.
-
Name, address of the flight crew, including:
-
license numbers;
-
medical expiry dates;
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expiry date of IFR and/or proficiency ratings, on the aircraft type to be operated.
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- A certification that each pilot and cabin safety attendant meets the ICAO language requirements.
- If applicable, in the case of foreign state aircraft, a copy of the equivalent operations specification(s) issued by the regulating authority; and
- any other document the Director deems necessary to ensure that the intended operation will be conducted safely
-
- The flight authorisation will be issued on an official
document, normally in the form of an electronic transmission or
telex containing:
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name and address of the operator;
-
type of aircraft and registration marks;
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airport/s in South Africa to be visited as indicated on the application;
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conditions with respect to required clearances to proceed to other airports subsequent to the initial arrival;
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any other privilege granted, condition or restriction imposed; and
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where the Director has decided not to allow the application, the reason for declining a flight authorisation will be stated.
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For more information on procedures for foreign registered aircraft, please see the following attachments: List of SACAA TAC - Aircraft.
2.2.1 South Africa O.R. Tambo International Airport
Airport Overview
O. R. Tambo International Airport, the biggest and busiest airport in Africa, is ideally situated in Johannesburg South Africa's commercial and industrial hub in Ekurhuleni Municipality. The airport has excellent road infrastructure linking it to the national road network. O. R. Tambo International Airport services airlines from five continents across the world and plays a vital role in serving the local and regional air transport needs of South Africa. As the flagship airport in the Airports Company South Africa's network of nine airports, O.R. Tambo International Airports facilitates over 21 million passengers and has the capacity to facilitate 28 million passengers per annum. Not only is it a passenger hub, but has a cargo facilitation capacity of 650 000 tons per annum.
REFERENCE: Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) https://www.airports.co.za/airports/or-tambo-international-airport/the-airport/about-or-tambo
Airport Location and Contact |
|
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Country |
South Africa |
Province or District |
Gauteng |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Kempton Park (19 km) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
O.R. Tambo International Airport |
Latitude |
-26.131857 |
Longitude |
28.231195 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
5558 ft |
IATA Code |
JNB |
ICAO Code |
FAOR |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) |
Management Contact Person |
Helpdesk: Tel: +27 (0)11 921 6262 Flight information: Tel: 086 72 77 888 Airport address: Private Bag X1 O.R. Tambo International Airport 1627 |
Open From (hours) |
24 Hours |
Open To (hours) |
24 Hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) was formed in 1993 as a public company under the Airports Act (No. 44 of 1993) and, although majority owned by the South African Government, is legally and financially autonomous and operates under commercial law. Airports Company South Africa SOC Ltd (the Company) owns and manages a network of nine airports in South Africa, including the three main international gateways of O.R. Tambo International, Cape Town International and King Shaka International Airports. In 2017, the nine airports facilitated nearly 41 million passengers. The Company is involved in equity investments abroad and provides technical advisory and consultancy services to other airports globally. Our majority shareholder is the South African Government (74.6%).
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the nation’s tax collecting authority. Established in terms of the South African Revenue Service Act 34 of 1997 as an autonomous agency, we are responsible for administering the South African tax system and customs service.
Menzies Aviation are ISAGO registered at 10 Airports. As one the core IATA (International Air Transport Association) audits for safe Ground Handling, we participate to help influence the future of the air transport industry by assisting in the development and implementation of industry standards and technical solutions.
Services include ground services, cargo, fueling, executive services and offline services.
BidAir Services currently provides quality handling services, passenger handling, ramp handling, load control and operations, cleaning and toilet and water services, to more than 25 international and domestic airlines flying into South Africa. Since March 2008 BidAir Services has handled in excess of 500 000 flights.
BidAir Services Executive Concierge BidAir Services have identified a need to extend beyond the provision of Ground Handling Services only to Commercial Airlines and have thus created a division to offer these value added services to the Public and other entities. This division is known as the Executive Concierge division and is made up of the following departments:
- VIP Charter Handling Division
- Executive Meet and Greet Services
- Baggage Wrapping Services
Swissport generates roughly 80 percent of its revenue in airport ground services, which include passenger services and ramp handling. Their complete service portfolio affords us with a significant cost and service advantage. Jointly with their clients, they aim to develop partnerships that enable them to move from providing single airport or network packages to integrated hub and base management with a view to full outsourcing – as they already have with multiple leading airlines.
PASSENGER SERVICES: Check-in and Gate; Passenger Mobility; Lounge Hospitality; Executive Aviation; Security Services; Lost & Found
RAMP SERVICES: Baggage Services; Fueling; Moving of Aircraft; Aircraft Cleaning
OR Tambo Airport Contacts Directory |
|
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Contact Name |
Telephone Number |
ACSA Main Switchboard |
+27 (0)11 921 6773 or +27 (0)11 921 6242 |
ACSA Helpdesk |
+27 (0)11 921 6262 |
Flight Information |
+27 (0)11 727 7888 |
ACSA Client Service |
+27 (0)11 921 6822 |
Terminal Client Manager (International) |
+27 (0)11 921 5638 |
Terminal Client Manager (Domestic) |
+27 (0)11 921 5119 |
SAPS Airport Police Service |
+27 (0)11 977 5511 |
Airport Clinic |
+27 (0)11 921 6039 or +27 (0)11 921 6609 |
Parking Management |
+27 (0)11 921 6091 |
Car Park Shuttle Service |
+27 (0)11 391 3699 |
SARS (South African Customs) |
0800 00 7277 |
Postal Address |
Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport 1627 |
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Performance for 2017-2018 |
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Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
220,644 | 18411 | 614 |
Total Passengers |
21,231,510 |
1,769,293 | 58,976 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
650,000 tons | - | - |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
- | - | - |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
- | - | - |
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
4421 m X 60 m |
Orientation |
03L / 21R |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Runway #2 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
3404 m x 60 m |
Orientation |
03R / 21L |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
No restrictions |
Width and Length (m) |
- |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helipad #2 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
No restrictions |
Width and Length (m) |
- |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Airport Infrastructure Details
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Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
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Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refuelling |
Yes |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
Yes |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
|
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes |
Catering Services |
Yes |
De-icing Equipment |
- |
Base Operating Room |
Yes |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
Yes |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Antonov 124 |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Maximum cargo dimensions for standard air freight are 2.44 x 3.15m (96 x 125 in) |
||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
347,294 m2 | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
45,000 | ||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
FMC Schoff |
Max Capacity (MT) |
70 T |
Max Height (m) |
3.55 |
||
Loading Ramps |
Yes |
||
Other Comments |
- |
Customs Guidance
Customs are governed by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) which operates 24/7, for passengers it’s a very short process through the terminal building, for cargo flights it is conducted at the aircraft. Using a local freight handler/forwarder would be beneficial.
For more information on customs in South Africa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) charges users for the use of its facilities, in accordance with these regulatory provisions. The categories of airport charges are:
- Landing fees
- Aircraft parking fees
- Passenger service charges
Landing fees vary according to the origin of the aircraft and the aircraft weight, and fall into three categories, namely: domestic, regional and international. For aircraft parking fees, the combination of the weight of the aircraft and the duration parked (to the extent that it exceeds four hours) and the parking stand utilised are considered in determining the parking charges.
Passenger Service Charges (PSC) are charged on departures only, categorised into domestic, regional and international.
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
||
---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
|
|
|
Landing USD - $ |
$ 5.00 – $ 55.00 |
$ 63.00 - $ 78.00 (@ 10,000) and thereafter, for every additional 2,000 kg or part thereof @ $10.00 |
After 10,000 kg for every additional 2,000 kg or part thereof @ $10.00 |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Unavailable |
Unavailable |
Unavailable |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Unavailable |
Unavailable |
Unavailable |
Parking |
$ 3.00 - $ 18.00 |
$18.00 - $ 87.00 |
$ 87.00 - $150.00 (@ 400,000) And thereafter, for every additional 100 000 kg or part Thereof $ 23.00 |
Handling Charges |
|
|
|
Fuel Service Charges
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Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.45 USD / liter |
Avgas |
- |
Cargo Terminal Charges
Due to the amount of Cargo/Freight forward companies available at O.R Tambo International this information fluctuates and may be obtained directly from that chosen vendor.
Air-bridge Charges
In terms of 5 (2) of the Airports Company Act, 1993 (Act No 44 of 1993), as amended it is herby published for general notice that as from 1 April 2021, the Airports Company South Africa Limited, Reg. No. 1993/04149/06, will levy airport charges set out in the schedule by virtue of a permission granted in terms of section 12 of the said act. I reference to parking charges shall be payable after an aircraft has been parked at a company airport for a period exceeding four hours: Provided that the parking shall be doubles if such aircraft has been parked at any company airport at a parking bay where a passenger loading bridge is in operation. A parking charge shall be calculated for any period of 24 hours or any part thereof from 4 hours for which an aircraft has been parked.
Security
O.R. Tambo is Africa’s largest airport and South Africa’s premier point of entry. Security has been ramped up with additional members being provided by the South African Police Service and licensed security contractors ensuring a Skytrax 3-star rating. Among the measures being taken are random stop and search operations of people working in and around the airport. Other measures include additional staff to monitor several hundred CCTV cameras in real time.
Staff with permits to work on the airside are not only subject to random stop and searches but are also subject to intensified searches at access points, both entering and leaving access-controlled areas.
Baggage wagons and other vehicles being used at airside are being randomly stopped with drivers subject to questioning and inspections carried out.
As a licencing requirement of the SA Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) all agencies and contractors involved in security recently conducted an emergency drill to ensure continuing preparedness for emergencies.
2.2.2 South Africa Lanseria International Airport
Airport Overview
Since 1974, Lanseria International Airport is South Africa’s only privately owned international airport.
Airport Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Country |
South Africa |
Province or District |
Gauteng |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Airport |
Johannesburg (41 km NW of the city) |
Airport’s Complete Name |
Lanseria International Airport |
Latitude |
-25.935066 |
Longitude |
27.925702 |
Elevation (ft and m) |
4521 ft / 1378 m |
IATA Code |
HLA |
ICAO Code |
FALA |
Managing Company or Airport Authority |
Lanseria International Airport |
Management Contact Person |
Telephone: |
Open From (hours) |
24 hours |
Open To (hours) |
24 hours |
Airport Picture
Description and Contacts of Key Companies
Comair Flight Services
Comair is a business aviation service provider in Africa established in 2007. Based at Lanseria International Airport, CFS provides aircraft charter, aircraft management, aircraft sales and FBO services to the Southern African business aviation market. CFS’s aircraft fleet includes various aircraft types, ranging from single engine turboprops to large business jets and airliners. CFS has been accredited with IBAC’s International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) Stage One certificate in 2018. CFS also received approval from the South African Civil Aviation Authority to operate worldwide as well as “Third Country Operator” (TCO) approval from EASA, allowing the company to operate commercial air transport operations into, within or out of any of the 32 EASA Member States.
Email: info@flycfs.co.za
Tel: +27 11 540 7640 (24HR)
NAC (FBO)
Aircraft Charter
From its base at Lanseria International Airport, the executive aircraft charter business. NAC’s aircraft fleet includes turboprop aircraft; light, mid-size, super-midsize and heavy corporate jets; as well as various airliners. Charters are provided for every eventuality from presidential, diplomatic and corporate jet charter flights, to incentive travel, lodge transfers and scenic flights.
Fixed Base Operation
NAC’s Fixed Base Operation (FBO) at Lanseria International Airport (ICAO: FALA) offers hangarage, aircraft care and management to arrival, and departure.
Tel: 27 (11) 267 5000
BIDAir
BIDAir offers ground services: passenger handling; customs and immigration; cargo and baggage services; catering; international trip support; security arrangement; ramp handling; crew visa arrangements; slot arrangements; weather/NOTAMS; provision of transport for crew and passengers; hotel accommodation for crew and passengers; fuel arrangement; flight watch; representation and supervision; FPL filing; limousine services; wheel chair services and; VIP passenger meet and greet off commercial flights.
Tel: 27 (11) 701 2110
ExecuJet (FBO)
ExecuJet provides a range of FBO and aircraft aviation solutions at Lanseria International Airport near Johannesburg and at Cape Town International Airport with an FBO facility offering of 5,000 sqm of hangar and 7,000 sqm of dedicated ramp parking.
Tel: +27 11 516 2300
MH Aviation Services
MH Aviation Services (Pty) Ltd is a subsidiary of World Fuel Services, one of the world’s largest fuel resellers.
Flight Support Department
- Flight Planning & Trip Support
- Handling set-ups
- Handling Relocations
- Clearances
- Fuel setups through the Global WFS fuel network
- Catering Orders
- Slot Arrangements
- Weather & NOTAMS
Travel Department
- Hotel / Accommodation Bookings
- Airline bookings
- Assistance with visas
- Transport related bookings (Car Hire,etc)
Tel: 011 609 0123 or 011 659 1176
Spectrem Air
Spectrem Air is a small group of geophysicists, engineers pilots and aviation and support staff, developing and operating state of the art airborne geophysical systems. The systems are usually applied to mineral exploration, but can also be used in other fields like environmental and water investigations. Spectrem Air LTD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anglo Operations LTD.
Contact Louis Polomè on 082 453 8008 for more information.
Tel: +27 11 659 1518
Zenith Air
Zenith Air is a charter operator based at Lanseria International Airport, north of Johannesburg. Zenith Air provides services including fuel arrangements, hangaring, tie-down and parking and aircraft maintenance.
Tel: +27 72 753 2889
Western Sky FBO
Western Sky is an FBO located at Lanseria International Airport (FALA), South Africa.
VIP Lounge Facilities
- Complimentary Refreshments and snacks
- Washroom & Showers
- TV/WI-FI Internet Access
Concierge Services
- Preferential Customs and Immigration Facilitation
- Weather and Flight Planning for crew
- Passenger Transportation and Crew cars
- Hotel and Car Rental Reservations with Preferential rates
- Gourmet Catering
- Ground Handling
- Marshalling
- Preferential Parking
- Baggage Handling
- Potable Water
- Lavatory Service
- Interior Cleaning
- Landing & Over flight permits
Tel: +27 (010) 475 0140
For more information on airport contacts, please see the following link: 4.5 Airport Companies Contact List.
Information on some aviation service providers can be found at: http://www.azfreight.com/
Passenger and Cargo Performance Indicator
Due to Covid-19 the figures for 2020 are much lower than normal, for 2019 total movements were 47,411 and passengers 2,480,872.
Performance for 2020 |
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---|---|---|---|
Per Year |
Per Month |
Per Day |
|
Total Aircraft Movements |
21,131 |
1760 |
60 |
Total Passengers |
723 526 |
60 294 |
2000 |
Total Capacity of the Airport (MT) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Current Activity of the Airport (MT) |
674 |
N/A |
N/A |
Current use by Humanitarian Flights (UNHAS) |
35 |
N/A |
N/A |
The airport does not have cargo facilities such as ground support equipment, warehousing etc, all cargo currently handled is by forklift or aircraft equipment (C17, IL76) directly onto truck or from truck directly onto aircraft, so the maximum capacity cannot be determined. The airport can accommodate all aircraft with a wingspan of 50m or less.
Runways
Runway #1 |
|
---|---|
Runway Dimensions |
2995 m X 45 m |
Orientation |
07/25 |
Surface |
Asphalt |
Helicopter Pad(s)
Helipad #1 |
|
---|---|
Present |
Yes |
Largest Helicopter that can Land |
No restrictions |
Width and Length (m) |
30 m x 30 m |
Surface |
Concrete |
Airport Infrastructure Details
Customs |
Yes |
JET A-1 fuel |
Yes |
---|---|---|---|
Immigration |
Yes |
AVGAS 100 |
Yes |
Terminal Building |
Yes |
Single Point Refueling |
No |
Passenger Terminal |
Yes |
Air Starter Units |
Yes |
Cargo terminal |
No |
Ground Power (mobile) |
Yes |
Pax Transport to Airfield |
Yes |
Ground Handling Services |
Yes |
Control Tower |
Yes |
Latrine Servicing |
Yes |
Weather Facilities |
Yes |
Fire Fighting Category (ICAO) |
Yes (7) |
Catering Services |
N/A |
De-icing Equipment |
No |
Base Operating Room |
N/A |
Parking Ramp Lighting |
Yes |
Airport Radar |
N/A |
Approach & Runway Lights |
Yes |
NDB |
Yes |
VOR |
Yes |
ILS |
Yes |
Airport Operating Details
Operating Details |
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---|---|---|---|
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Bulk Cargo |
Can only off load by forklift, any aircraft with a wingspan of less than 50 m |
||
Maximum Sized Aircraft that can be Offloaded on Pallet |
Can only off load by forklift, any aircraft with a wingspan of less than 50m | ||
Total Aircraft Parking Area (m²) |
3 category D aircraft parking bays and 9 category C aircraft parking bays | ||
Storage Area (m3 and MT) |
None | ||
Handling Equipment |
|||
Elevators / Hi Loaders |
None |
Max Capacity (MT) |
N/A |
Max Height (m) |
N/A |
||
Loading Ramps |
None |
||
Other Comments |
Airport is ideal for aircraft to truck operations |
Customs Guidance
Customs are governed by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) which operates 24/7, for passengers it’s a very short process through the terminal building, for cargo flights it is conducted at the aircraft. Using a local freight handler/forwarder would be beneficial.
For more information on customs in South Africa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Storage Facilities
On pre-request and if available a hanger could be made available for short term storage.
Airfield Costs
Navigation Charges
Navigational charges are handled by ATNS, the air traffic service provider in South Africa. Their fees are available on the web site www.atns.co.za
Charges |
Aircraft Weight - MTOW (kg) |
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---|---|---|---|
0 - 7,000 |
7,001 - 136,000 |
136,001 and over |
|
Navigation (per journey) USD - $ |
$15.00 - $80.00 |
$95.00 - $924.00 |
$1000.00 - $1515.00 (@ 250,000kg) each 10,000kg thereafter: $60.00 |
Landing USD - $ |
$5.00 - $60.00 |
$74.00 - $1,400.00 |
Beyond 102,000 – each 2,000kg or part thereof = $20.00 |
Night Landing USD - $ |
Not available |
Not available |
Not available |
Night Take-Off USD - $ |
Not available |
Not available |
Not available |
Parking |
$4.00 -$22.00 |
$22.00 - $125.00 |
150,000 – 200,000 kg : $150.00 >200,000kg each 50,000kg or part thereof: $25.00 |
Handling Charges |
Not available |
Not available |
Not available |
Fuel Service Charges
The fuel price changes on a weekly to monthly basis due to and based on the purchase price from the oil companies, therefore the price below could change anytime.
Price per Litre USD - $ |
|
---|---|
Jet A-1 |
0.81 |
Avgas |
1.22 |
Cargo Terminal Charges
No cargo terminal building available.
Import Charges |
||
---|---|---|
Type of Charge |
Rate USD - $ per kg |
Comments |
Handling Charge |
nil |
|
Break Bulk Fee |
nil |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
nil |
Normally aircraft to vehicle transfer |
Strong Room – per consignment |
nil |
|
Cold Storage Fee |
nil |
|
Delivery Outside Normal Working Hours |
nil |
|
Preparation of substitute AOA – Invoice – Receipt |
nil |
|
Storage per Day |
nil |
But can be arranged if space is available |
Export |
||
Handling Charges – Un-palletized Cargo |
nil |
|
International Air Waybill |
nil |
|
Local Air Waybill |
nil |
|
Air Way Bill Amendment - Cancellation |
nil |
|
Air Way Bill Documentation |
nil |
|
Diplomatic Mail |
nil |
Normally done vehicle to aircraft transfer |
Storage Charges per Day |
nil |
|
Air-bridge Charges
Nil air-bridges.
Security
Basic Information
- 24-hour Security Control
- Full Baggage Screening
- Complies with all Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Requirements
- 24-hour Permit Office
- 24-hour Armed Reaction
- Access Permits are required to enter air side. Application forms as well as terms and conditions are available from Lanseria Management.
Security Manager
Jason Mamabolo
info@lanseria.co.za
Tel: +27 11 367 0300
Fax: +27 11 701 3261
Lanseria International Airport Security
Regulations
The Aviation Act and ICAO requires that all persons and vehicles
entering the airside of an airport, are searched.
There are 3 types of Access Permits:
- Vehicle Permit.These permits are issued for company vehicles that are required on the airside of the airport. All vehicles must be registered in the applying company’s name. If the vehicle does not require registration then it must be clearly marked with the company’s logo and identification number of not less than four characters. All drivers of company vehicles must have completed the Airside Induction course or have similar qualifications.
- Visitor Permit.These permits allow a person to enter the technical areas of the airport to visit or do business with a tenant and such persons must at all times be accompanied by a permitted person.
- Personal Permit. These permits are issued to persons that require access to the airport. They have photos of the holders on the front, with all personal and company details indicated on the permit which must be visible at all times when at the airport.
Permit office fax: 086 225 0577
For security permits, please contact compliance duty officer on: 082 780 4568
2.3 South Africa Road Network
National routes in South Africa are a class of trunk roads and freeways which connect major cities. They form the highest category in the South African route numbering scheme, and are designated with route numbers beginning with "N", from N1 to N18. Most segments of the national route network are officially proclaimed National Roads that are maintained by the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL), but some segments are maintained by provincial or local road authorities.
South Africa has a road network of 750 000km's, the tenth longest network in the world. SANRAL is currently managing about 21,403 kms, of which 84 percent are non-tolled and only 16 percent are tolled. Provinces manage about 47,348 km's whereas 51,682km's is managed by municipalities.
Source : https://www.transport.gov.za/roads
In comparison with the rest of the world, South Africa has the 10th Longest Total (750,000 Road Length) and 18th Longest Paved Road Network. Roads representing one of the largest public infrastructure investments it is notable that South Africa’s road replacement cost is R2 trillion.
Currently, road is unavoidably the default freight transport mode, absorbing whatever traffic cannot be accommodated in other modes. The road industry is an extremely competitive one, where the need to maximise loads will pose a continuous threat of overloading vehicles between safe operating capacity (of both the vehicle and road conditions). About 60% of the damage to roads is attributed to overloaded heavy vehicles, overloading is estimated to cost the country over R600 million a year in damage to roads.
Through the S'hamba Sonke (“walking together’) Programme, a labour-intensive road maintenance programme with projects run by the provinces to upgrade and repair roads in rural areas, 1100 kms of surfaced road were rehabilitated, 3000 km's of surfaced roads sealed, 3926 km's of roads graveled, more than 1.4 million squares meters of potholes patched, 147 00 km's of roads bladed and 30 billion rand to create over 23 500 fulltime equivalent jobs in the 2014/15 financial year spent.
The traffic looks set to continue growing - much of it on roads that are already operating at close to capacity during busy periods. Furthermore the spatial design of South Africa’s cities and major towns also contributes to congestion due to most central segments being reserved for business activities only, with residential zones mapped out in consecutively circular layout planning around these business centres resulting in predominately one way traffic.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
Distance Matrix
Distances from Capital City to Major Towns (km) |
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Pretoria |
Johannesburg |
Bloemfontein |
Polokwane |
Durban |
Port Elizabeth |
East London |
Cape Town |
|
Pretoria |
|
68.8 |
467.7 |
259.3 |
624.2 |
1115.3 |
1034 |
1467.7 |
Johannesburg |
68.8 |
|
396.9 |
317 |
567.6 |
1044.5 |
963.2 |
1396.9 |
Bloemfontein |
467.7 |
396.9 |
|
718.5 |
634.8 |
652.4 |
569.4 |
1004.8 |
Polokwane |
259.3 |
317 |
718.5 |
|
876.9 |
1361.6 |
1280.3 |
1714 |
Durban |
624.2 |
567.6 |
634.8 |
876.9 |
|
909.5 |
650.5 |
1634.6 |
Port Elizabeth |
1115.3 |
1044.5 |
652.4 |
1361.6 |
909.5 |
|
283.8 |
749.4 |
East London |
1034 |
963.2 |
569.4 |
1280.3 |
650.5 |
283.8 |
|
1028.3 |
Cape Town |
1467.7 |
1396.9 |
1004.8 |
1714 |
1634.6 |
749.4 |
1028.3 |
|
Travel Time from Capital City to Major Towns (times indicated in hours) |
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Pretoria |
Johannesburg |
Bloemfontein |
Polokwane |
Durban |
Port Elizabeth |
East London |
Cape Town |
|
Pretoria |
|
0:50 |
4:56 |
2:52 |
6:48 |
11:29 |
11:08 |
15:11 |
Johannesburg |
0:50 |
|
3:54 |
3:44 |
6:19 |
10:37 |
10:20 |
14:04 |
Bloemfontein |
4:56 |
3:54 |
|
7:23 |
7:06 |
7:01 |
6:27 |
10:38 |
Polokwane |
2:52 |
3:44 |
7:23 |
|
9:13 |
13:54 |
13:28 |
17:11 |
Durban |
6:48 |
6:19 |
7:06 |
9:13 |
|
10:52 |
8:17 |
16:44 |
Port Elizabeth |
11:29 |
10:37 |
07:01 |
13:54 |
10:52 |
|
2:59 |
8:22 |
East London |
11:08 |
10.20 |
6:27 |
13:28 |
8:17 |
2:59 |
|
10:56 |
Cape Town |
15:11 |
14:04 |
10:38 |
17:11 |
16:44 |
8:22 |
10:56 |
|
Road Security
Roads in South Africa are well maintained and easy to navigate, road surfaces are generally well maintained and lit in and around urban areas, regular patrols by traffic police are also common in this setting. Further out of urban areas on secondary roads there is a greater prevalence of potholed roads and unlit areas which may pose a risk to travelers at night, traffic or other law enforcement presence will also be lessen in outlying areas. Propensity for incidences of roadside crime is exacerbated under such conditions.
During times of increased traffic and congestion (peak hours and festive seasons), a risk of opportunistic crimes may be present, such as smash-and-grab (the breaking of vehicle windows and stealing of valuable contents a vehicle or demands for money and valuables of travelers) as well as hijackings / carjacking (the theft of an automobile from its driver by force or intimidation, often with the use of a firearm).
Weighbridges and Axle Load Limits
Weighbridges are available for and via various industries (eg. Manufacturing, Agriculture, Warehousing and Freight depot operators, etc.) in South Africa, being either privately owned or at state, local authority and state owned companies (SOCs) installations. Weighbridges in South Africa are required by law, as prescribed by the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications ( NRCS) - a specialised agency under the Department of Trade and Industry, to be calibrated and so certified every 2 years, however most large corporations and SOC (ie. Transnet National Ports Authority) maintain a 6 month to 1 year recalibration cycle with accredited SANAS (South African National Accreditation System, which operates under the “Accreditation for Conformity Assessment, Calibration and Good Laboratory Practice Act” – Act 19 of 2006) laboratories. Traffic authorities may divert trucks to accredited weighbridges on suspicious of overloading for weigh verification.
Axle Load Limits |
South Africa |
---|---|
Truck with 2 Axles |
18,000 kgs |
Truck with 3 Axles |
24,000 kgs |
Truck with 4 Axles |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 3 Axles |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 4 Axles |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 5 Axles |
TBA |
Semi-trailer with 6 Axles |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 4 Axles |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 5 Axles |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 6 Axles |
TBA |
Truck & Drawbar Trailer with 7 Axles |
TBA |
2.3.1 South Africa Land Border Crossing of Beitbridge (Zimbabwe)
Overview
Beitbridge border post (north beyond the town of Musina) in Limpopo province on the South African side is a high priority border post and the main gateway on the north-south trade corridor within the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The actual international border crossing is via the Beitbridge structure over the Limpopo river. On the South African side the main route is via the N1 roadway, at the border post facility routes dovetails for processing by authorities to accommodate cars, buses, pedestrians and trucks. Once through the processing at the border post, routes bottle neck to cross the bridge structure and again dovetails at the Zimbabwean side for processing by authorities similar to the aforementioned transport modalities. Finally to bottleneck again onto the A6 (later splitting to A6 and A4) roadway through the town of Beitbridge on the Zimbabwean side for further transit. The rail line runs parallel but separate to the motor vehicle crossing infrastructure.
Various agencies conduct operations at the border post, mainly Department of Home Affair (immigration), South African Police Services (border police), Department of Health (port health), South African Revenue Services (customs and excise), Department of Agriculture.
South African border post complex
Legend:
- Clearing Agents Building
- Export Warehouses
- Commercial
- Commercial Import
- New Vehicle Detention Area
- Commercial Truck Park
- Light Vehicle Inspection (Outbound)
- Bottom Residential Houses
- Top Tax & Duty Free Shop
- Public Ablutions
- SAPS HRM
- SAPS Logistics
- SARS Building
- SAPS Dog Unit and Community Centre
- Department of Agriculture
- SAPS Vehicle Theft Unit
- SAPS Barracks
- Top Residential Houses
- Zimbabwe or North Gate
- South Africa or South Gate
- Bottom Tax & Duty Free Shop
- SAPS Check point & Customs Release Shed
- Light Vehicle Inspection (Inbound)
- Port Health
- Protect It Truck Park
- Agents Building
- Limpopo Truck Park
- Agents Wendy Offices
- Pro-con / 4 Ways Haulage Depot
- Ultra City Truck Park
- Shell Ultra City
- Train Carriage Park (Agent’s Offices)
- Tax Refund Office for Traders & Traveler (outbound)
- Gateway Truck Park
Zimbabwean border post complex
Legend:
- Main Terminal Building
- Port Health
- Insurance Office
- Baggage Scanner
- State Warehouse
- Motor Vehicle Search Shed (inbound)
- Inward Post Clearance Shed
- Passenger Clearance Hall
- Mobile Scanner Shed
- Scanner Workshop
- Public Toilets
- Generator Room
- Outward Clearance Office
- Motor Vehicle Search Shed (outbound)
- Duty Free Shop
- VID Office & Weighbridge
- Public Toilets
- Police Assist
- Insurance Office
- Inward Bound Passenger, Taxi and Bus Parking
- Inward Bound Truck Park
- Proposed New Commercial Truck Park (inbound)
- Vehicle Impound Yard
- VID Vehicle Impound Yard
- VID Weighbridge
- VID Offices
- Vehicle Parking Area
- Con-Dep (ZIMRA Inspection Yard)
- Proposed New Commercial Centre
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
|
---|---|
Name of Border Crossing |
Beitbridge Border Post |
Province or District |
Limpopo Province, South Africa |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Musina (38.6 km) |
Latitude |
-22.233024 |
Longitude |
29.983751 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Department of Home Affairs, Ports of Entry |
Contact Person |
Acting Port Manager: Mr Sipho Chauke |
Travel Times |
|
---|---|
Nearest International Airport |
Polokwane International Airport, IATA Code : PTG 194.9 km Truck Travel Time: 2:48 hrs Car Travel time: 2:16 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Durban 1,100.2 km Truck Travel Time: 21:20 hrs Car Travel time: 12:39 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Polokwane 194.9 km Truck Travel Time: 21:20 hrs Car Travel time: 12:39 hrs |
Other Information
|
This is a main corridor for trade flows to and from South Africa and it’s sea ports to the country’s northerly neighbours. The national road has several fuel stations, truck rest stops and road traffic law enforcement. |
Hours of Operation |
|
---|---|
Mondays |
24 HOURS |
Tuesdays |
24 HOURS |
Wednesdays |
24 HOURS |
Thursdays |
24 HOURS |
Fridays |
24 HOURS |
Saturdays |
24 HOURS |
Sundays |
24 HOURS |
National Holidays |
No change listed. |
Seasonal Constraints |
The region experiences a hot semi-arid climate, with temperatures in the low to mid 30’s (degrees celsuis) most of the year. Dry months are from June to August, while marginal rainfall may be expected October to April when severe late-afternoon and evening thunderstorms are common. |
Daily Capacity
The border post makes provision for processing of private motor vehicles, pedestrians and buses, whilst road and rail freight are processed separately. In general the border post has capacity for the throughput of approx. 500 trucks and approx. 20 000 persons on a daily basis. During tradition festive period migrations (ie. Easter and Christmas periods) the number of traveler, both private and freight, increases significantly.
Customs Clearance
Successful border crossing will depend on various factors which may include the type of cargo being carried and thus the agencies involved. Below are guidelines of requirements.
Documentation required for South African export |
Documentation required for South African import |
---|---|
The standard set of documents includes - |
The standard set of documents includes - |
• Customs road manifest |
• Customs road manifest |
• Consignment note |
• Consignment note |
• Commercial invoice |
• Commercial invoice |
• Packing list |
• Packing list |
• F 178 – bank clearance for goods valued at R50 000 or more |
• Importer’s written clearing instructions |
• Exporter’s written clearing instructions |
|
Supporting documents include: |
Supporting documents include: |
Supporting documents include: |
• Certificate of Origin – SADC, COMESA or DA 59 |
• Certificate of Origin – SADC, COMESA or SAD 500 |
• Import permit |
• Export permit |
• Worksheets |
• Worksheets |
• Veterinary, health or agricultural permits or certificates |
• Veterinary, health or agricultural permits or certificates |
• Quota permits |
• Quota permits |
• Trade agreement licences |
• Trade agreement licences |
• Rebate permits |
• Rebate permits |
Further responsibilities to mitigate challenges in border crossing |
---|
It is the responsibility of the operator or carrier to ensure that - |
• The vehicles are roadworthy and in possession of a Certificate of Fitness |
• Each vehicle has been registered with the Cross Border Road Transport Association (CBRTA) and is in possession of cross-border permit. |
• If transporting dangerous goods (DG) or hazardous chemicals (Hazchem), the vehicle is registered as a DG operator and the Operators Card or disc is displayed on the windshield of the vehicle. Also that: * |
The vehicle is hazchem compliant; The driver is correctly trained and Hazchem certified; The driver is in possession of his (category D) Professional Drivers Permit (PrDP); His/her licence is free of endorsements. |
• The vehicle does not exceed the permissible axle masses (DO NOT OVERLOAD!) |
• All drivers receive regular medical examinations, for example, every six months. |
• The load is secured before dispatching the vehicle. |
• Pre-trip and vehicle inspections are carried out prior to the vehicle’s departure. |
• The driver is in possession of the required cross-border documentation for the load (Customs manifest, Consignment note, Commercial invoice, etc.) |
• All drivers are made aware of cross-border operating procedures. |
For more information on customs in South Africa, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
Due to various authorities fulfilling their mandates separately the time it take to complete the border crossing formalities may take 3 hours on average, however the time may increase if exacerbated by missing documentation and increased traffic / congestion disrupting the system. Freight vehicle may be subject to physical examination by both South African and Zimbabwean authorities in their respective border posts.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.
2.4 South Africa Railway Assessment
2.5 South Africa Waterways Assessment
South Africa has no commercially navigable rivers and no significant natural lakes that pose a natural barrier to terrestrial transport. The country’s river network is not suited to accommodate large-scale transport. An important factor to consider is that lowland rivers – large, meandering waterways – make up only 9% of South Africa’s total river length. The remaining 91% consists of mountain streams (4%), upper foothill streams (45%) and lower foothill streams (41%). Hence all over land transport within South Africa is undertaken by road and rail transport.
2.6 South Africa Storage Assessment
South Africa’s cargo handling, storage, and warehousing sector forms part of local and global supply chains and it depends on local and global trade and economic growth to produce goods requiring transportation through its ports and airports to final destinations. The cargo sector is influenced by economic conditions, trade and consumer buying power and is highly reliant on key players in the transport infrastructure and transport facilitator sectors (eg. Transnet and SAA).
Warehousing and storage depots are found in and around major multimodal transport nodes (sea to road and rail, air to road) normally situation within or in close proximity to large metro poles. Cargo handling and storage facilities are generally located with municipally zoned areas either within metropolis semi-urban zones or semi-rural zones.
Numerous national and multimodal (predominantly privately owned) freight warehousing and logistics entities operates within South Africa, some smaller firms providing single service (depot or transport or other with subcontracting of additional services as and when required) whilst other larger firms offer package / bouquet of services under one umbrella (generally asset heavy). Commercial companies in this sector are easy to locate and contact via their web presence.
Since the 1990’s grain storage was transferred back into the hands of the private sector – with no more government grain storage contracts via control or marketing boards. These private companies own 85% of the total maize storage capacity in the country, which is currently 16,3 million tons. There are 432 silos, of which 172 are on-farm (mostly small – a few 100 tons only) and 260 are commercial. The commercial silos, owned by 17 silo owners, account for 94% of the available silo capacity country-wide. In South Africa there are three major commercial silo owners, namely Afgri, NWK and Senwes, who own 73% of the available storage capacity within the national grain storage market. Other important players are VKB and Suidwes.
The National Chamber of Milling (NCM) is an influential non-profit organization representing the South African wheat and maize milling industry. Membership is voluntary and currently comprised of organizations actively and directly involved in commercial wheat and white maize milling markets.
For contact information regarding grains and milling companies, please follow the link : https://www.grainmilling.org.za/wheat-maize/
For more information on storage company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Commercial Storage
Commercial storage in the country is relatively easily available with possibility of short- or long term rental. Small to large logistics firms are able to storage or warehousing capacity as either an owned asset or subcontract to avail a flexible bouquet of service offerings to their prospective customers. Integrated warehouse management systems (including cloud based platforms) enable visibility of stock movements between receipt and dispatch. In all the storage capability within the South African market is quite sophisticated and able to service most needs especially in the industrial areas of major centres close to transportation hubs.
Location |
Owner |
Available for Rent |
Capacity (m²) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
National |
Grindrod Intermodal |
Yes |
340 000 |
Open, warehouse |
Raised-siding , flat |
Appears intact |
National |
Bidvest SACD |
Yes |
100 000 |
Warehouse |
Raised-siding , flar |
Appears intact |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Storage Used by Humanitarian Organizations
Aid organisations assessed are utilising a mixed model for their storage needs, whereby national planning and stockpiling is centralized for procurement control and accounting at a per use basis 3rd party logistics and warehousing service provider, while field / project storage is facilitated by owned / leased compound storage capacity augmented to support the project as needed.
Location |
Organization |
Sharing Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pretoria / Johannesburg |
Red Cross |
Yes , central warehouse outsourced to commercial 3PL |
TBA |
Warehouse |
Loading bays |
Good |
Cape Town |
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) Southern Africa |
TBA |
TBA |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Public Sector Storage
Limited storage of emergency stocks are held, depending on the scale of a disaster / emergency the management of such an event is coordinated by municipal authorities for localised events, across multiple municipal district would be coordinated at a provincial level and across provincial borders will be coordinated nationally. Each governing district / level will declare a disaster to national structures for conferring and request for financing of emergency supplies, at this stage affecting districts will make municipal depots and warehouses available or lease as required. Distribution from these facilities will by managed by the governing district to registered and accredited NGO’s service the affected communities.
Location |
Ministry / Agency |
Use Possibility |
Capacity (MT / m² / m³) |
Type [1] |
Access [2] |
Condition [3] |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Within local government area |
Local government social protection and disaster management structures |
Yes |
Not available |
Warehousing and yard depots |
Both raised-siding and ground level |
Not available. |
[1] Warehouse Type: Open storage, container, rub-hall, silo, concrete, other, unspecified
[2] Warehouse Access: Raised-siding, flat
[3] Warehouse condition: Appears intact, appears damaged, under construction/repair
Cold Chain
In recent years, so called, pharma logistics has become more prevalent with a few large logistics firms being capable of facilitating the end-to-end from manufacturer / import site to field delivery of temperature controlled regulated substances. Some smaller niche operators are also present in the country with capability to deliver from warehouse to retail sites / warehouse to door / field locations.
Management of protocols and compliance with regard to the storage and distribution medicines and vaccines will however remain with the cargo owner as the services currently available for pharmaceutical logistics are by in large converted courier services with temperature controller warehouses and delivery vehicles.
Location |
Organization / Owner |
Type [1] |
Cooling / Power [2] |
Quantity |
Total Capacity (m³) |
Condition |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
National |
CCS Logistics |
Cold rooms +25 to -60 degrees Celsius |
Compression |
13 |
143 000 Mt |
Appears intact |
[1] Cold Room Positive, Cold Room Negative, Refrigerator, Freezer,
[2] Compression, Absorption, Solar, Other, unspecified
2.7 South Africa Milling Assessment
The maize milling industry employs approximately 5,300 workers . The average milling capacity utilisation is 3.7 million tonnes or 79.5% of the available capacity. The potential capacity is in the order of 5 million tonnes. 22 companies generate 85% of all maize milled within the country. The top 4 players are Pioneer, Premier Foods, Pride Milling and Tiger Brands. Large and very large millers mill over 4 Metric Tons (MT) per hour, whilst Medium-scale millers mill 1 to 4 MT per hour and Small-scale mills are involved in village level processing of 100kg to 1 MT per hour. To be successful small scale millers must overcome the following constraints in addition to high transport costs, the availability of maize and access to storage facilities.
Three products are produced by the milling industry: super maize-meal for human consumption, Special maize meal and maize for animal feed. Vertical Integration is high in the industry.
The grain milling sector plays a vital role in food security as its products are the primary ingredients of South Africa's staple foods, and the sector is a major determinant of the price of maize meal and bread. Pest infestation, droughts and other effects of climate change pose a threat to grain production and in the 2018/19 production season, most summer crop harvests fell due to dry weather conditions at the start of the season.
The cost of food manufacturing is influenced by the price of raw commodities and by non-food inputs such electricity, labour, packaging material and fuel. Transport and logistics can account for almost 35% of the final cost of maize products, and almost all freight in South Africa is transported by road, which is 30% more costly than rail.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Pride Milling Company
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
---|---|---|
Pride Milling Stasie Street, Leslie, Leandra Mpumalanga, South Africa, 2265 |
|
Tel: 017 683 0050 Fax: |
Summary of Role and Services |
||
|
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
|
---|---|
Type of Equipment |
Available |
Fortification Feeder |
Yes |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
Yes |
Moisture Tester |
Yes |
De-stoning Plant |
Yes |
Metal Extractor |
Yes |
Access |
|||
---|---|---|---|
Distance from Main Town (km) |
101 |
||
Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
1 |
||
Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
||
Road Limitations (if any) |
Maximum Width and Max. Tonnage |
||
Rail Connections |
Yes / No |
||
On the Railway From |
- |
To |
- |
Other Comments |
- |
Milling Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
132 |
2640 |
Maize |
132 |
2640 |
Storage Capacity |
||
---|---|---|
Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
1200 |
1200 |
Outside the Compound |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
---|
34 MT per hour |
3 South Africa Services and Supply
Major centres, such as Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg, offer access to well-developed services and supplies, most of these have an internet presence and thus searchable. Financial services in the form of commercial banking institutions are available with both brick and mortar and online transactional facilities. Property markets are active both via private and commercial (real estate industry) for either sale or rental of immovable property, all sale / transfer of ownership of immovable property is registered by title deed with the deeds office. Supply of basic services such as water, electricity and refuse are delivered by state owned companies (SOC) or local governing structures.
Fuel supply in South Africa is largely dependent on the importation of crude oil for refining and supply to the market, fuel refining and distribution is mainly done be energy corporates and regulated by government. Electricity supply is primarily supplied be a state owned enterprise (Eskom), however it is becoming more common and cost effective for alternative private sustainable power generation (eg. Solar and Wind energy).
Agricultural and processing industry is largely privatised with big corporate owning and operating the greater percentage of this sector, unsupported by government, these products are offered locally via wholesale and retail sectors as well as internationally exported to various global markets. By in large corporations in the food production and processing industries subscribe to national and internationally recognised standards framework (eg. SANS, ISO) for marketability of products.
National ports infrastructure (Land, Air & Sea) are managed by state departments or state owned enterprises, so too is rail freight, road freight however is privatised and many players of varying size / capacity and reach operate in this sector.
Telecommunications network offering in South Africa (mainly cellular, fibre and traditional telephonic landline), cellular and fibre are offered by commercial corporations (Vodacom, MTN, Cell C) while landline services are operated by a state owned company (Telkom).
3.1 South Africa Fuel
Fuel Overview
The major petroleum products that are sold in South Africa are petrol, diesel, jet fuel, illuminating paraffin, fuel oil, bitumen and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Petrol and diesel are the major liquid fuels that are used in South Africa. About 36 percent of the demand is met by synthetic fuels (synfuels), which are produced locally, largely from coal and from natural gas. Products refined locally from imported crude oil meet the remaining 64%. Refined petroleum products are produced by the following methods: crude oil refining; coal-to-liquid fuels and gas-to-liquid fuels (Sasol); and natural gas to liquid fuels (PetroSA), (see plate capacity below).
There are six refineries in the country - four on the coast and two inland (see picture below).
Petroleum products are moved from refineries by pipelines (see map of pipelines below), rail, sea and road to approximately 200 depots, 4 600 service stations and 100 000 direct consumers who are mostly farmers and other large scale industrial operations (mining).
The liquid fuels industry was licensed in 2005 for the first time. The objectives of the licensing framework as detailed in the Petroleum Products Amendment Act 2003, Act 58 of 2003, include: Promoting an efficient manufacturing, wholesaling and retailing petroleum industry; Facilitating an environment conducive to efficient and commercially justifiable investment; Promoting the advancement of historically disadvantaged individuals; and Creating employment opportunities and small businesses in the petroleum sector. Manufacturers and wholesalers are prohibited from holding a retail licence except for training purposes, however they do have the option to franchise a service station to an independent dealer and directly supply it with petroleum products. There are also stations that are independently operated and unbranded. BP Southern Africa, Chevron South Africa, Engen Petroleum, PetroSA, Sasol Oil, Shell South Africa and Total South Africa are the main players in the South African oil industry. They operate storage terminals and distribution facilities throughout the country. The major role players in the South African liquid fuels market are government and its associated institutions, The Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for ensuring the secure and sustainable provision of energy for socio-economic development. Through institutions like the Central Energy Fund (CEF) and National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA), the government plays a significant role in the South African liquid fuels market.
South Africa has no crude oil reserves of its own and about 64% of its fuel production stocks are dependent on crude oil requirements that are met by imports from the Middle East and Africa. The petrol price in South Africa is linked to the price of crude oil in international markets and is quoted in US dollars (US$) per barrel. Crude oil prices combined with the Rand/Dollar exchange rate therefore have a major impact on fuel prices, causing fluctuates in pricing throughout the value chaining and is regulated by the DOE with monthly adjustments to the selling price of the finished fuel product. A crude-oil refinery's biggest input cost is the crude oil component itself. In order for a refinery to make a profit, the price for the product manufactured from crude oil has to be higher than that of the crude oil price. When crude oil prices increase, the fuel price has to increase so that crude oil refineries are able to cover their own costs. In South Africa the main fuel products petrol and diesel are regulated by the DOE, with petrol price being regulated at the pump for end customer consumption and diesel price is regulated wholesale point.
For more information on government and fuel provider contact details, please see the following links: 4.1 Government Contact List and 4.7 Fuel Providers Contact List.
Information may also be found at: http://www.mytravelcost.com/petrol-prices/ which is updated monthly.
Fuel Pricing
The underlying principles for the basis of determination of the Basic Fuels Price (BFP) are to represent the realistic, market-related costs of importing a substantial portion of South Africa's liquid fuels requirements, and it is therefore deemed that such supplies are sourced from overseas refining centres capable of meeting South Africa's requirements in terms of both product quality and sustained supply considerations. The petrol price in South Africa is therefore directly linked to the price of petrol quoted in US dollars at refined petroleum export orientated refining centres in the Mediterranean area, the Arab Gulf and Singapore. This means that the domestic prices of fuels are influenced by (a) international crude oil prices, (b) international supply and demand balances for petroleum products and (c) the Rand/US Dollar exchange rate. The import parity (BFP) principle is an elegant, arms-length method of basic fuels price determination to ensure that local refineries compete with their international counterparts. This promotes cost efficiency and astute crude acquisition strategies to ensure survival in a volatile and competitive international environment, thus eliminating domestic inflationary pressures.
International influence on the domestic prices of fuel include : Free-on Board (FOB) Values, Demurrage, Insurance, Ocean Loss, Cargo Dues (Wharfage), Coastal Storage and Stock Financing.
The BFP, quoted in USD/barrel or USD/ton is converted to US cents/litre by applying the international conversion rates (for example, barrels to tons, tons to gallons and gallons to litres) and is then converted to South African cents/litre by applying the applicable Rand/US Dollar exchange rate.
To arrive at the final petrol pump price in the different fuel pricing zones (magisterial district zones), domestic costs, imposts, levies and margins are added to the Basic Fuel Price (BFP).
Domestic influence on the prices of fuel include : Inland Transport Costs, Wholesale Margin, Retail Profit-margin, Equalisation Fund, Fuel Tax, Customs and Excise, Road Accidents Fund, Slate, Demand Side Management on 95 Unleaded Petrol, IP tracer dye levy and Petroleum pipelines levy.
Information may also be found at http://www.energy.gov.za/files/petroleum_frame.html
Fuel Prices per Litre as of: 02 DEC 2020 (local currency and USD - $) |
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Petrol |
14.46 ZAR / 0.98 USD |
Diesel |
12.49 ZAR / 0.85 USD |
Paraffin |
6.85 ZAR / 0.47 USD |
Jet A-1 |
TBA |
Information may also be found at http://www.energy.gov.za/files/petroleum_frame.html & https://www.aa.co.za/fuel-pricing updated monthly.
Seasonal Variations
Some seasonal pressure may be expected on diesel availability, considering during winter period in South Africa (June to August) higher demands are put on the electrical power grid. The national power grid, being managed by power generation and distributer Eskom - a State Owned Company (SOC), and in some instances demand out strips supply. This deficiency of supply to meet demand is managed by the SOC with scheduled blackouts on parts of the grid for limited times and on a rotational basis. In severe instances to meet critical demand, backup diesel generators would be used to temporarily supplement the deficiency. During these scenarios diesel availability may be constrained, however production and imports will be adjusted to accommodate the temporary shortage until corrective action deliveries comes into circulation.
Seasonal Variations |
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Are there national priorities in the availability of fuel? (i.e. are there restrictions or priorities for the provision of fuel such as to the military?) |
No |
Is there a rationing system? |
No |
Is fuel to lower income / vulnerable groups subsidized? |
No |
Can the local industry expand fuel supply to meet humanitarian needs? |
Yes |
Is it possible for a humanitarian organization to directly contract a reputable supplier / distributor to provide its fuel needs? |
Yes |
Fuel Transportation
Petroleum products are moved from refineries by pipelines (the pipeline infrastructure is owned and operated by Transnet State Owned Company (SOC) refiners and importers contract with the SOC for transmission services via its infrastructure - designed to transmit fuel to and from South Africa’s refineries located at major centres and strategically to South Africa’s main economic hub - Johannesburg), rail (also owned and operated by Transnet SOC), sea (refiners may contract transport by means of time- and voyage charter of coastal tanker vessels, either individually or through joint ventures with other refiners) and road transport (by means of owned or contracted road-tankers) to approximately 200 depots, 4 600 service stations and 100 000 direct consumers – in the agricultural and mining sectors.
By means for this assessment South Africa’s liquid fuel industry would be able to accommodate an increase in demand from the humanitarian community, barring a dramatic event curtailing crude oil import supply channels.
Standards, Quality and Testing
Fuel standards are regulated by the Department of Energy (DOE) and its various instruments under the Amendment of Regulations regarding Petroleum Products Specifications and Standards Act all import, manufacture and blending for liquid fuels are regulated and are to meet the applicable code under the South African National Standards framework.
Industry Control Measures |
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Do tanks have adequate protection against water mixing with the fuel? |
Yes |
Are there filters in the system which monitor where fuel is loaded into aircraft? |
Yes |
Is there adequate epoxy coating of tanks on trucks? |
Yes |
Is there a presence of suitable firefighting equipment? |
Yes |
Standards Authority |
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Is there a national or regional standards authority? |
Yes |
If yes, please identify the appropriate national and/or regional authority. |
South African Bureau of Standards 1 Dr Lategan Road, Private bag x191 Groenkloof, Pretoria 0001 012 428 7911 |
If yes, are the standards adequate/properly enforced? |
Yes |
Testing Laboratories |
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Are there national testing laboratories? |
Yes |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
Intertek South Africa - Bapsfontein (Minerals) |
Name |
Not available |
Address |
Portion 113, Farm Elandsfontein, District Bapsfontein, 412JR, 1510, Gauteng, South Africa |
Telephone and Fax |
T : +27 105009977 , F : +27 0 11 574 5707 |
Contact |
|
Standards Used |
ASTM, ISO, and IP test method protocols |
Fuel Quality Testing Laboratory |
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Company |
SGS SOUTH AFRICA (PTY) LTD |
Name |
Not available |
Address |
Huawei Office Park, Building No 1, Western Service Road, Woodmead, 2191, South Africa |
Telephone and Fax |
T : +27 11 800 1000 |
Contact |
Not available |
Standards Used |
ISO, EN and GOST |
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.2 South Africa Transporters
The road freight industry, an essential part of the supply chain process, stimulates the economy by transporting goods to a final destination for sale or export. Statistics South Africa’s estimate of a total outsourced road freight payload of 566 million tons and an income of R90.88bn (circa 2017). Businesses in this industry range from large corporates to small family businesses and owner-driver operations.
The sector is characterised by the consolidation of logistics and transport companies and is dominated by highly sophisticated large companies that offer flexible and integrated end-to-end supply chain management and logistics solutions for a wide variety of commodities to a wide variety of customers. These companies use a network of fixed fleet, specialist operating companies, subsidiaries, accredited sub-contractors and joint venture partners.
Companies of a corporate scale may be structures with specialised divisions and rolling stock to service certain sectors of the market, or subcontract to such specialised operators in order to supplement their service offering, while smaller operators tend to invest for an as flexible service offering as possible to capture as much of the available market. Due to the attractiveness of the transport and logistics market with its low barrier to entry, many transport operators are available to service the market, given the current economic climate a degree of over supply may be expect in certain sectors.
For more information on transport company contact details, please see the following link: 4.8 Transporter Contact List.
MJB Road Freight Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
All province's in South Africa & Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC, Mozambique, Namibia |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Flatdeck Trailers (Links) |
200 |
34 MT |
OWNED / Good condition |
Flatdeck Trailers (Tri-axles) |
200 |
30 MT |
OWNED / Good condition |
Vehicle Type |
- |
- |
- |
Total Capacity |
400 |
- |
- |
The Logistics Group Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
Local: Vivo, Thipise, Weipe, Letsitele, Hoedspruit, Malelane, Nelspruit, Schoemans kloof, Brits, Groblersdal, Marble hall, Mokopane, Ohrigstad, Burgersfort. Cross Border: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana. |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
Flatdeck Links |
50 |
34 MT |
SUB-CONTRACTED / Good condition |
Tautliner Links |
50 |
34 MT |
SUB-CONTRACTED / Good condition |
Vehicle Type |
- |
- |
- |
Total Capacity |
100 |
- |
- |
GRINDROD INTERMODAL Transport Capacity Summary |
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Regions Covered |
NATIONAL COVERAGE THROUGHOUT RSA. FACILITIES IN DBN, JHB, PLZ, CTN (Currently restricted to national service, due to CoVid-19 pandemic). |
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Number of Vehicles |
Capacity per Vehicle (MT) |
Comments / Condition of Vehicles |
TRI-AXLE |
135 |
30 MT |
OWNED AND SUB-CONTRACTED / Good condition |
SUPER-LINK |
24 |
34 MT |
SUB-CONTRACTED / Good condition |
BULK TIPPER |
2 |
34 MT |
OWNED / Good condition |
Total Capacity |
161 |
- |
- |
Note : For further transporter options, consult with the relevant transport associations.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.3 South Africa Manual Labor
In terms of general labour, the market is highly responsive to employment opportunities, with the unemployment rate at 27%, as access to quality secondary and tertiary education is somewhat limited the marketability of the youth (most affected by unemployment) is severely constrained outside of general manual labour / entry level positions. South Africa has regulated the minimum wage on a sectorial basis (eg. Agricultural -, retail -, domestic sectors etc), however beyond this bracket wage determination is market related.
South Africa has a workers rights and labour union friendly policy, this entails that most manual labour environments are unionised or has the potential quickly become unionised. Wage increases are generally negotiated on an annual basis, increases beyond the cost of inflation percentage / minimum wage regulation for the manual labour market is fairly uncommon.
Labour Rate(s) Overview |
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Cost (Local Currency & USD - $) as of March 2020 |
Daily General Worker (Unskilled casual labour) |
20.76 ZAR / 1.39 USD per hour (ROE at time of publication) |
Daily General Worker (Semi-skilled labour) |
N/A |
Skilled Worker |
N/A |
3.4 South Africa Telecommunications
Overview
The telecommunications infrastructure in South Africa is spread all over the country and its service is predominantly mobile https://www.dtps.gov.za/, dominated by five companies as described below.
The country is benefiting from investment in fibre optics networks by commercial players, currently in all cities, and rollout to cover the entire country is still ongoing.
The country's major priorities in telecommunication are ICT Policy Review, The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, National Broadband Policy while also other key areas of priority are Broadcasting Digital Migration Policy, Schools Connectivity, Community Radio, Rural Development.
In general, there do not appear to be any concerns regarding the pricing or availability of connectivity. Factors such as poor network quality, a lack of standardised network specifications, high backbone network pricing, unbalanced spectrum charging mechanisms and a wide range of economic factors have resulted in a lack of infrastructure sharing, duplication of backbone networks and a lack of investment in telecommunications networks in rural areas to provide voice and broadband services.
For more information on telecoms contacts, please see the following link: List of Members | ISPA
Telephone Services |
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Is there an existing landline telephone network? |
Yes |
Does it allow international calls? |
Yes |
Number and Length of Downtime Periods (on average) |
Virtually no downtime |
Mobile Phone Providers |
|
Approximate Percentage of National Coverage |
6% dial-up connection. |
Telecommunications Regulations
South Africa’s Communications Regulatory Authority falls under the jurisdiction of department of telecommunications and postal services. This is responsible for broad band ICT policy review, child online protection and defining policies and strategies and serving as an arbitrator and guarantor of law enforcement.
Regulations on Usage and Import |
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Regulations in Place? |
Regulating Authority |
Satellite |
Yes |
ICASA |
HF Radio |
Yes |
ICASA |
UHF/VHF/HF Radio: Handheld, Base and Mobile |
Yes |
ICASA |
UHF/VHF Repeaters |
Yes |
ICASA |
GPS |
No |
N/A |
VSAT |
Yes |
ICASA |
Individual Network Operator Licenses Required |
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Frequency Licenses Required |
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It is necessary to obtain authorisation from the department of telecommunications and postal services to obtain a frequency license for all type of communications (VSAT, HF, VHF). |
Existing Humanitarian Telecoms Systems
Does WFP or other UN agencies have private networks such as VSAT used in South Africa
Existing UN Telecommunication Systems |
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WFP |
UNICEF |
UNHCR |
FAO |
UNDP |
WHO |
VHF Frequencies |
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Y |
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HF Frequencies |
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Locations of Repeaters |
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Pretoria |
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VSAT |
Y |
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Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
Internet connectivity is available in most of the country, mainly through the service providers listed in ISP report for South Africa by mybroadband.co.za
Internet Service Providers |
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Are there ISPs available? |
Yes |
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If yes, are they privately or government owned? |
Both |
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Dial-up only? |
No |
|
Approximate Rates (local currency and USD - $) |
Dial-up |
n/a |
Broadband |
Fibre prices in South Africa – Network and ISP showdown (mybroadband.co.za) |
|
Max Leasable ‘Dedicated’ Bandwidth |
Uncapped GB |
Additional information about Internet service providers can be found in the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) website.
Mobile Network Operators (MNOs)
N/A
3.5 South Africa Food Suppliers
The South African market is very competitive and vibrant. It comprises of both large and small scale agricultural and processing firms (business entities). Food is readily available and there is significant number of producers and major Suppliers able to provide food commodities in the country. Suppliers have locations for collection of commodities direct from farms and production facilities. Agriculture farmers and suppliers are governed by the Department of Agriculture forest and fisheries. Milled commodities particularly maize is available in every market. Most millers have both a processing plant and have commodity storage facilities. Fortification is widespread and there is a national policy. Maize is the most important grain crop in South Africa, being both the major feed grain and the staple food for the majority of the South African population. About 60% of maize produced in South Africa is white and the other 40% is yellow maize. Yellow maize is mostly used for animal feed production while the white maize is primarily for human consumption. Maize is the second large crop produced in South Africa after sugar cane. The maize industry is important to the economy both as an employer and earner of foreign currency because of its multiplier effects. This is because maize also serves as a raw material for manufactured products such as paper, paint, textiles, medicine and food. Other commodities produced include Pulses, oilveg, Super Cereal plus and RUSF.
Main Food Suppliers
Bulk products are readily available in South Africa from a number of both local and international suppliers. These products range from Ready to eat nutritious items to grains, processed and semi processed food products. Most companies have capacity to deliver 6 weeks after engaging into a contract with buyer’s. Here below find a list of Major suppliers and their particular locations
Supplier |
Locations |
Commodity |
Transport by WFP/Supplier |
Transaction Currency |
Terms of Payments |
Delivery Readiness & Period |
Packaging |
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JLR International Services |
Harrismith |
CSB |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
25kg bags |
|
Harrismith |
Pulses |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
3 - 4 weeks |
50 kg bags |
Maviga ZA Ltd |
Durban |
Maize |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
3 - 4 weeks |
50 kg bags |
Willowton Oil and Cake Mills |
Pietermaritzburg |
Veg. Oil |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
5 litres |
Rand Agri |
Mpumalanga |
Maize |
WFP/Supplier |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
3 - 4 weeks |
50 kg bags |
Diva Nuritional Products (Pty)Ltd |
Cape Town |
RUSF/LNS |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
Sachets |
|
Cape Town |
CSB |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
25kg |
GC Rieber Compact South Africa (Pty) Ltd |
Cape Town |
RUSF/LNS |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
Sachets |
Ameropa Commodities |
Durban |
Maize |
WFP/Supplier |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
3 - 4 weeks |
50kg bags |
Seaboard Overseas Trading |
Durban |
Maize |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
3 - 4 weeks |
50kg bags |
Interafrica Grains |
Roodepoort |
Maize |
WFP/Supplier |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
3 - 4 weeks |
50kg bags |
Grainvest Physcals (New) |
Durban |
Maize |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
3 - 4 weeks |
50kg bags |
Pride Milling |
Nigel/Lslie |
Maize Meal |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
25kg bags |
Milling Supply & Export Services cc T/A MSL Services |
Durban |
Maize |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
25kg bags |
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Maize Meal |
WFP |
USD$ |
within 4 - 7 days after delivery |
5 - 6 weeks |
25kg bags |
The government, through Department of Agriculture forest and fisheries requires all food processors and their products to be ISO certified to meet international standards. Other private bodies who are allowed to inspect and certify products are Intertek,SGS, Chemiphar, Bureau Veritas, among others
Generic country information can be located from sources which are regularly maintained and reflect current facts and figures. For a general overview of country data related to the service and supply sectors, please consult the following sources:
The Observatory of Economic Complexity – MIT (OEC): (http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/)
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
3.6 South Africa Additional Suppliers
Overview
South Africa has a significant level of development and sophistication well beyond that of its regional and continental counterparts, to some extent the country’s level of service availability and quality may be more comparable to 1st world standards. South Africa is fully integrated into the world economy, financially, trade and policy.
While large disparities exist between urban and rural environs, however connectivity both physical and virtual is growing due public and private infrastructure investment over the years have allow for more of the population to enjoy modern products and services and by the same means the marketplace has grown prompting a variety of companies both local and international to offer their products and service in the country. A number of project and procurement agencies are also relatively easy to engage with for larger project procurement coordination.
For more information on company contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.
Accommodation
Short term accommodation for individuals is easily available due to South Africa’s generally robust tourism industry. Longer term rental are similarly available, pricing is highly area dependent and some areas offering greater benefits (security and quality of life) would have higher rental cost and limited rental stock due to demand. Commercial accommodation follows very similar lines in terms of offerings, as well as supply and demand characteristics. Real-estate agencies for private and commercial property are easy to engage with and maintain up-to-date online presence and available rental stock.
Electricity and Power
South Africa’s total domestic electricity generation capacity is 58,095 megawatts (MW) from all sources. The country consumed 227 TWh of electricity in 2018. Currently coal is by far the major energy source for South Africa, comprising around 80 percent of the country’s energy mix. However, according to the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), 24,100 MW of conventional thermal power sources, specifically coal, are likely to be decommissioned within the next 10-30 years. While coal may be the dominant source now, its share of total capacity is likely to decrease as more renewable generation comes online in the coming years. South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) for utility-scale transactions signed 27 power purchase agreements in June 2018. The updated IRP outlines a number of steps the government will undertake to improve South Africa’s unreliable and deteriorating energy sector, focusing on greater use of natural gas, maintaining the nuclear sector, while increasing the focus on social inclusion.
As of July 2018, South Africa had a coal power generation capacity of 39 gigawatts (GW). Future planning sees South Africa to shifting away from coal in the electricity sector. The country aims to decommission 34 GW of coal-fired power capacity by 2050. It also aims to build at least 20 GW of renewable power generation capacity by 2030.
At present, electricity generation capacity is dominated by the state-owned utility Eskom, which holds 91% of the country’s effective/nominal generation capacity. Remaining generation capacity is held by municipalities (1.77%) as well as Independent Power Producers (IPPs) that sell power to Eskom (7.21%). South Africa, integral part of the South African Power Pool (SAPP) is furthermore trading electricity with Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Total imports are approx. 10,000 GWh with exports of approx. 14,000 GWh per annum.
The national grid caters for most of urbanised areas, however not deep rural areas.
Outages are periodic depending on various factors, such as demand and seasonality (winter). Outages are managed by Eskom by method of a scheduled limited outage (1 – 2.5 hours) per suburb / grid area.
The local voltage is 220V.
Electricity and Power Summary Table |
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Production Unit |
Type (Hydroelectric, Thermal, etc.) |
Installed Capacity (MW) |
Current Production (MW) |
Arnot Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
2,352 |
Undisclosed |
Camden Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
1,561 |
Undisclosed |
Duvha Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
3,600 |
Undisclosed |
Grootvlei Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
1,180 |
Undisclosed |
Hendrina Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
1,893 |
Undisclosed |
Kelvin Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
214 |
Undisclosed |
Kendal Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
4,116 |
Undisclosed |
Komati Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
990 |
Undisclosed |
Kriel Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
3,000 |
Undisclosed |
Kusile Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
4,800 |
Undisclosed |
Lethabo Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
3,708 |
Undisclosed |
Majuba Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
4,110 |
Undisclosed |
Matimba Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
3,990 |
Undisclosed |
Matla Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
3,600 |
Undisclosed |
Medupi Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
1,588 |
Undisclosed |
Pretoria West Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
180 |
Undisclosed |
Rooiwal Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
300 |
Undisclosed |
Tutuka Power Station |
Coal-Fired |
3,654 |
Undisclosed |
Acacia Power Station |
Gas turbine |
171 |
Undisclosed |
Ankerlig Power Station |
Gas turbine |
1,338 |
Undisclosed |
Gourikwa Power Station |
Gas turbine |
746 |
Undisclosed |
Newcastle Cogeneration Plant |
Gas turbine |
18 |
Undisclosed |
Port Rex Power Station |
Gas turbine |
171 |
Undisclosed |
Avon Peaking Power |
Gas turbine |
670 |
Undisclosed |
Dedisa Peaking Power |
Gas turbine |
335 |
Undisclosed |
Tubatse Pumped Storage Scheme |
Hydroelectric |
1,500 |
Undisclosed |
Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme |
Hydroelectric |
1,332 |
Undisclosed |
Drakensberg Pumped Storage Scheme |
Hydroelectric |
1,000 |
Undisclosed |
Gariep Dam |
Hydroelectric |
360 |
Undisclosed |
Palmiet Pumped Storage Scheme |
Hydroelectric |
400 |
Undisclosed |
Steenbras Power Station (Pumped Storage) |
Hydroelectric |
180 |
Undisclosed |
Vanderkloof Dam |
Hydroelectric |
240 |
Undisclosed |
Colley Wobbles Power Station |
Hydroelectric |
42 |
Undisclosed |
Ncora Dam Ncora Power Station |
Hydroelectric |
2.1 |
Undisclosed |
Sol Plaatje Power Station |
Hydroelectric |
3 |
Undisclosed |
Merino Power Station |
Hydroelectric |
4 |
Undisclosed |
Kakamas Hydro Electric |
Hydroelectric |
10 |
Undisclosed |
Kruisvallei Hydro |
Hydroelectric |
5 |
Undisclosed |
Koeberg nuclear power station |
Nuclear |
1,860 |
Undisclosed |
Financial Services
South Africa’s four major banks (ie. ABSA, Standard Bank, Nedbank & First National Bank) all have online banking transactional facilities and are represented nationally in brick and mortar banking branches and automated teller machines (ATM), with new banks and financial services entering the market over the past decade. Banks are regulated under the Banks Act of 1990 with the South African Reserve Bank responsible for monetary policy and standing as lender of last resort. All South African commercial banks are listed, thus publicly owned with no interference from government. Accounting firms are available predominantly in South Africa’s major centres and also maintain an online presence.
ABSA Bank Limited
Absa Group Limited (ABGL) (formerly Barclays Africa Group Limited), and originally Amalgamated Banks of South Africa, is a South African-based financial services group, offering personal and business banking, credit cards, corporate and investment banking, wealth and investment management, as well as Bancassurance. ABGL is the majority shareholder of 11 banks located in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (two entities), Uganda and Zambia. The group maintains representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria. It also has an international office in London, which opened in September 2018. In 2019, Absa Group opened another international office in New York City.
Subsidiaries : Absa Bank Limited (100%); Absa Financial Services Limited (100%); Absa Bank Botswana Limited (67.8%); Absa Bank Ghana Limited (100%); Absa Bank Kenya Plc (68.5%); Absa Bank Mauritius Limited (100%); Absa Bank Mozambique (98.1%); Absa Bank Seychelles Limited (99.8%); Absa Bank Uganda Limited (100%); Absa Bank Zambia Plc (100%); National Bank of Commerce Limited (55%); Absa Bank Tanzania Limited (100%).
Website : www.absa.africa/absaafrica
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
ABSA Bank Limited |
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Address |
Absa Head Office: Absa Towers West, 15 Troye Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2000 |
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Available? |
Comments |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
Negotiable on affordability |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
National |
National |
Standard Bank of South Africa Limited
The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited is a South African financial services group and is Africa's biggest lender by assets. Standard Bank has subsidiaries in the following countries : Eswatini; Ivory Coast; Malawi; Mozambique; Namibia; Nigeria; Tanzania; Uganda; United Kingdom; Argentina; Isle of Man; Jersey; Turkey; Russia. Most of the newly acquired banks were renamed Stanbic Bank, to avoid confusion with the former parent (and now competitor), Standard Chartered. Several more banks in Africa were acquired during the 1990s, and adopted the Stanbic name.
Website : www.standardbank.com
Company Overview |
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Company Name |
Standard Bank of South Africa Limited |
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Address |
Standard Bank Centre, Simmonds Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2000 |
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Available? |
Comments |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
Negotiable on affordability |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
National |
National |
Nedbank Limited
Nedbank Group is a financial services group in South Africa offering wholesale and retail banking services as well as insurance, asset management, and wealth management. Nedbank Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nedbank Group. Nedbank's primary market is South Africa. Nedbank also operates in six other countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), through subsidiaries and banks in Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe, as well as offices in Angola and Kenya. Outside Africa, Nedbank have offices to provide international financial services for Africa-based clients in Guernsey, Isle of Man, Jersey, the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates. In 2014, Nedbank acquired an associate stake of 20% in Ecobank. The Nedbank-Ecobank Alliance is the largest banking network in Africa, with more than 2,000 branches in 39 countries.
Nedbank Group is the holding company of all Nedbank's businesses, subsidiaries, associates and affiliates.
The Nedbank Group's major subsidiary and associate companies include the following:
Local subsidiaries - Nedbank Limited; Syfrets Securities Limited; Nedgroup Investments Proprietary Limited; Nedgroup Private Wealth Stockbrokers Proprietary Limited; Nedgroup Collective Investments (RF) Proprietary Limited; Nedgroup Securities Proprietary Limited; Nedgroup Private Wealth Proprietary Limited; Nedbank Group Insurance Holdings Limited; The Board of Executors; Dr Holsboer Benefit Fund.
Foreign subsidiaries and associates - Banco Unico, SA (Mozambique); Ecobank Transnational Incorporated; MBCA Bank Limited (Zimbabwe); Nedbank (Eswatini); Nedbank (Lesotho); Nedbank Namibia Limited; Nedbank Private Wealth Limited (Isle of Man); NedEurope Limited (Isle of Man); Nedgroup International Holdings Limited; Nedgroup Investments Africa (Mauritius); Nedgroup Trust Limited (Jersey).
Website : www.nedbankgroup.co.za
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Nedbank Limited |
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Address |
135 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196 |
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Available? |
Comments |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
Negotiable on affordability |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Service Location(s) |
National |
National |
First National Bank
First National Bank is one of South Africa's largest banks. It is a division of First Rand Limited, a large financial services conglomerate, which trades on the Johannesburg Securities Exchange (JSE), under the symbol: FSR. FNB is also listed on the Botswana Stock Exchange under the symbol FNBB and is a constituent of the BSE Domestic Company Index. FNB is one of the three major divisions of the First Rand Group, and the others being Rand Merchant Bank and Wesbank. First National Bank maintains banking subsidiaries which it owns wholly or in part, in Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Eswatini, Tanzania, Zambia, Ghana, India, Lesotho and Guernsey. FNB is also actively pursuing expansion plans in Angola and Nigeria. The First Rand Group was established in 1998, by the merger of First National Bank of South Africa, Rand Merchant Bank and Momentum Insurance & Asset Management. First Rand is listed as a "locally controlled bank" by the South African Reserve Bank, the national banking regulator. As of May 2012, the group had total assets valued at US$90.3+ billion (ZAR:698 billion) (2011) with subsidiaries in seven sub-Saharan countries and in Australia and India. Expansion plans in another six African countries are underway.
Website : www.fnb.co.za
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Company Name |
First National Bank |
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Address |
Bankcity, Floor 2,4 First Place Bankcity, Cnr Simmonds And Pritchard Streets, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2000 |
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Available? |
Comments |
Has IBAN, BIC, or SWIFT number? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides currency exchange? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Will initiate / receive wire transfers? |
Yes |
4 million ZAR per individual |
Provides Loan / Credit services? |
Yes |
Negotiable on affordability |
Other Comments or Key Information |
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Other Locations |
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Region(s) |
Service Location(s) |
National |
National |
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
South Africa has an active clearing and forwarding sector populated by small, medium and large agencies of local specialised or international firms. Most of these are based in major centres and freight corridor / hubs, generally they are registered with the South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF), International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) or other organisation, which to some extent ensures accountability to industry standards.
Handling Equipment
Cargo handling equipment is available on the market from many commercial operators (eg. lifting equipment rental companies, construction and engineering companies, freight depots). Pallets or other stacking and lifting platforms are commonly available on the market, generally timber (manufactured local or second hand) or plastic (manufactured locally and imported), services for export treatment (ie. Heat treated and fumigation on timber pallets) are also available from local manufacturer / suppliers.
Postal and Courier Services
Postal and courier services are available with local to national reach. The South African Post Office is a state owned company (SOC) and has a national footprint of brick and mortar infrastructure serving private and corporate clientele, it also offers payment services for other government departments (eg. National broadcaster tax, social grants), though over the year service has declined as the market opts for courier services. Courier service are widely available with service providers offering local or national reach, most international courier firms are represented in major centres as well as local firms, each offer a level of speed and efficiency that surpasses the available capacity of the national postal service. Courier services may be available for same day delivery within centres, overnight between major centres and 5 – 7 days in outlying areas (on average). These services are available predominantly as contract services to corporates including the booming e-commerce sector, but also available on a pay per use offering to mainly individuals or entities which do not need a standing courier services account.
Printing and Publishing
Printing and publishing is available throughout the country depending on the degree of specialisation and volume required. Many commercial centres, whether metro or suburban will have some form of printing services. Publishing large volumes of material would normally be serviced by the tradition publishing houses (Struik, Penguin, Protea). While specialised printing of banners, flags and billboards for example would be possible will technically astute printing firms the likes of Lithotech et al.
Taxi Companies
Metered taxi companies are available and would normally ply their trade in metro areas and airports, many of these also offer airport shuttle services on a booking basis with vehicles from compact to people carrier sizes. Car hailing / vehicle for hire / mircomobility service such as Uber and Bolt are available in metro and suburban areas. Minibus taxis are available at public transit hubs and ply designated / registered routes allowing hop-on / hop-off at any area along these routes, this mode of transport is not recommended due to the prevalence of non-roadworthiness of vehicles, flaunting of road traffic laws and criminality of an uncontrolled passenger acceptance and non-contracted transport agreement. In all cases drivers of vehicles for transport of persons on a professional basis (carrying passengers for reward) are required to possess a professional driving permit (PrDP).
Vehicle Rental
Vehicle rental is available in most centres, mostly metros and some suburban centres. The majority of local and international car rental companies are well represented at international and domestic airports, with a selection of vehicles, from compact to light delivery vehicle size. Most will also allow the return of vehicles at different sites from pick-up location as well as allow cross border and return travel. Drivers require a valid driving licence and vehicles are insured.
Waste Management and Disposal Services
The National Waste Management Strategy (NWMS), as devised by the Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries, is a legislative requirement of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008). The NWMS is structured around a framework of eight goals, which are to: promote waste minimisation, re-use, recycling and recovery of waste; ensure the effective and efficient delivery of waste services; grow the contribution of the waste sector to the green economy; ensure that people are aware of the impact of waste on their health, well-being and the environment; achieve integrated waste management planning; ensure sound budgeting and financial management for waste services; provide measures to remediate contaminated land; establish effective compliance with and enforcement of the Waste Act.
Waste management in South Africa faces numerous challenges amongst these are : A growing population and economy, which means increased volumes of waste generated. This puts pressure on waste management facilities, which are already in short supply. Increased complexity of waste streams because of urbanisation and industrialisation. The complexity of the waste stream directly affects the complexity of its management, which is compounded by the mixing of hazardous wastes with general waste. A historical backlog of waste services for, especially, urban informal areas, tribal areas and rural formal areas.
Approx. 61% all South African households have access to kerbside domestic waste collection services. Businesses are serviced by the same means of kerbside collection of standard sized “wheeled bins”. Refuse is transported by sanitation services trucks, either municipal owned and operated or subcontractor owned and operated, to landfills for processing / compounding. According to the department only 10% of waste is recycled, the remaining estimated 98 million tons is deposited into landfill sites annually.
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposal
South Africa’s current waste management structure does not accommodate stringent enough policies and practises, whereby the segregation of waste types are properly implemented. This the NWMS seeks to address. As currently most waste types are destined for municipal landfills. In recent years private businesses and some NGOs have started to fill this gap in social and environmental services offering recycling for the aim of reclaiming resource from the waste disposal system.
Hazardous Waste Disposal
Generators must ensure their waste is re-used, recycled, recovered, treated and/or disposed of within 18 months of generation, waste managers must not store waste for more than 18 months from the date of receipt of the waste. Waste may not be diluted to solely to reduce the concentration of its constituents for purposes of classification or assessment for landfill disposal, waste containers must be labelled, or where labelling is not possible, records must be kept, reflecting : Category of waste as per the Waste Information Regulations, 2012; Date of containerisation; Date when container was filled, sealed or covered; Classification of the waste. Waste may not be mixed or treated where this would - Reduce the potential for re-use, recycling or recovery; or where the treatment is not controlled. May blend or pre-treat the waste to encourage the re-use, recycling, recovery or treatment, or reduce the risk of the waste.
Disclaimer: Inclusion of company information in the LCA does not imply any business relationship between the supplier and WFP / Logistics Cluster, and is used solely as a determinant of services, and capacities.
Please note: WFP / Logistics Cluster maintain complete impartiality and are not in a position to endorse, comment on any company's suitability as a reputable service provider.
4 South Africa Contact Lists
In the following subsections the contact details for South Africa will be presented.
4.1 South Africa Government Contact List
Ministry | Department | National or Provincial/State Authority | City / Town | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | |
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Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs |
National Disaster Management Center |
National |
Pretoria |
Riverside Office Park, Letaba House, 2nd Floor, 1303 Heuwel Avenue, Centurion |
Dr. Mmaphaka Tau |
Head of Centre: National Disaster Management Centre |
012 848 4601/2 |
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National Treasury |
South African Revenue Service (SARS) |
National |
Pretoria |
Lehae La Sars 299 Bronkhorst Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk 0181 Pretoria Postal address: Private Bag X923 Pretoria 0001 South Africa |
Willy Roelofse |
Specialist: Customs & Excise Centre of Excellence |
(012) 422 4000 |
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Ministry of Health |
Department of Health |
National |
Pretoria |
Civitas Building, Cnr Thabo Sehume and Struben Streets, PRETORIA |
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012 395 8000 |
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Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy |
Department of Minerals and Energy |
National |
Pretoria |
Trevenna Campus, Building 2C, C/o Meintjes & Francis Baard Street |
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(012) 444 - 3000 |
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South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
National |
Pretoria |
1 Dr Lategan Road Private bag x191 Groenkloof Pretoria 0001 |
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012 428 7911 |
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Ministry of Transport |
Department of Transport |
National |
Pretoria |
159 Struben Street, Forum Building, Pretoria |
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012 309 3000 / 012 309 3821 / 012 309 3380 / 3774 |
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Ministry of Transport |
Transnet Freight Rail |
National |
Johannesburg |
15 Girton Road Inyanda House 2 Parktown |
Reshad Yusuf |
Executive Manager Sales |
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031 361 4062 |
083 2972407 |
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Ministry of Transport |
Transnet National Ports Authority |
National |
Johannesburg |
30 Wellington Road, Parktown, Johannesburg 2193 |
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0860 109 333 |
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Ministry of Transport |
Transnet Port Terminals |
National |
Durban |
Kingsmead Office Park, Stalwart Simelane St, Durban 4001 |
Sne Makhanya |
Senior Manager: Corporate Affairs |
(031) 3088143 |
0833449918 |
0867491319 |
https://www.transnetportterminals.net/Contact/Pages/default.aspx |
4.2 South Africa Humanitarian Agency Contact List
Organization | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | |
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United Nations World Food Programme | 11 Naivasha Rd, Sunninghill, Sandton, 2157, South Africa |
Claudia Altorio |
Media Contact | claudia.altorio@wfp.org | +27 11 517 1634 | 082 908 1448 | https://www.wfp.org/ | |
Medécins Sans Frontières |
Main Rd, Observatory, Cape Town, 7925 |
Wendy Lutchman |
Logistics Manager |
021 448 1058 |
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The South African Red Cross Society |
62 Blanton St, Lynwood Glen, Pretoria, 0081 |
+27 10 020 2516 |
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Gift of the Givers Foundation |
290 Prince Alfred Street, Pietermaritzburg |
Badr Kazi |
Strategic Partnerships Manager |
0800 786 911 |
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4.3 South Africa Laboratory and Quality Testing Companies Contact List
Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | Description of Services | |
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South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) |
1 Dr Lategan Road Private bag x191 Groenkloof Pretoria 0001 |
012 428 7911 |
See website |
4.4 South Africa Port and Waterways Companies Contact List
Port Name | Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | Key Role | Description of Duties | |
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Durban, Richards Bay, Maputo and Walvis Bay | Sturrock Grindrod | Stevedoring services include the handling of bulk commodities, break bulk commodities, containers and vehicles. | |||||||||
P & O Ports Nationwide Cargo Terminals Sa (PTY) Ltd | Bon1, Duncan Dock Rd, Table Bay Harbour, Western Cape, 8001, Cape Town, South Africa | ||||||||||
Bidfreight Port Operations |
Coode Cres, Table Bay Harbour, Western Cape, 8001, Cape Town, South Africa 27 Church St, Central, East London, 5201, Eastern Cape, South Africa. |
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P S Port Stevedoring | 35 Grunter Gully, Bayhead, Kwazulu Natal, 4026, South Africa, Durban. | ||||||||||
Good Hope Stevedoring (PTY) | Unit 9 Auckland Pk, Auckland St, Paarden Eiland, Western Cape, 7405, South Africa, Cape Town. | ||||||||||
Port Stevedoring | Ste300 3 Mansion Hse, 12 Joe Slovo St, Central, Kwazulu Natal, 4001, South Africa, Durban. | ||||||||||
Bay Stevedores | Newark Rd, Richards Bay, 3900, SouthAfrica, Kwazulu Natal. | ||||||||||
P & O Ports Nationwide Cargo Terminals SA (PTY) | Eastern Cape, 6001, South Africa, Port Elizabeth. |
4.5 South Africa Airport Companies Contact List
Airport | Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Phone Number (office) | Email / Website | Description of Services |
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O.R. Tambo International Airport | Airports Company South Africa | Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport 1627 | Main Switchboard | +27 (0)11 921 6773 or +27 (0)11 921 6242 | Airport operator owned by the South African Government | |
O.R. Tambo International Airport | Airports Company South Africa | Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport 1627 | ACSA Helpdesk | +27 (0)11 921 6262 | Airport operator owned by the South African Government | |
O.R. Tambo International Airport | Airports Company South Africa | Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport 1627 | Flight Information | +27 (0)11 727 7888 | Airport operator owned by the South African Government | |
O.R. Tambo International Airport | Airports Company South Africa | Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport 1627 | ACSA Client Service | +27 (0)11 921 6822 | Airport operator owned by the South African Government | |
O.R. Tambo International Airport | Airports Company South Africa | Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport 1627 | Terminal Client Manager (International) | +27 (0)11 921 5638 | Airport operator owned by the South African Government | |
O.R. Tambo International Airport | Airports Company South Africa | Private Bag X1, OR Tambo International Airport 1627 | Terminal Client Manager (Domestic) | +27 (0)11 921 5119 | Airport operator owned by the South African Government | |
Lanseria International Airport |
Comair Flight Services |
+27 11 540 7640 | info@flycfs.co.za / www.flycfs.co.za | Business aviation services provider | ||
Lanseria International Airport | NAC (FBO) | 27 (11) 267 5000 | www.nac.co.za | Business aviation services provider | ||
Lanseria International Airport | BIDAir | 27 (11) 701 2110 | www.bidair.co.za | Business aviation services provider | ||
Lanseria International Airport | ExecuJet (FBO) | +27 11 516 2300 | http://www.execujet.com | Business aviation services provider | ||
Lanseria International Airport | MH Aviation Services | 011 609 0123 or 011 659 1176 | wfscorp.com | Business aviation services provider | ||
Lanseria International Airport | Spectrem Air | Louis Polomè | +27 11 659 1518 | www.spectrem.co.za | Business aviation services provider | |
Lanseria International Airport | Zenith Air | +27 72 753 2889 | www.flyzenith.com | Business aviation services provider | ||
Lanseria International Airport | Western Sky FBO | +27 (010) 475 0140 | www.westernskyfbo.com | Business aviation services provider |
4.6 South Africa Storage and Milling Companies Contact List
Company | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | Key Role | Description of Duties | |
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National Chamber of Milling |
National Chamber of Milling Agri-Hub Office Park, Block A, 477 Witherite Street, The Willows, Pretoria, South Africa |
+27 (0)12 663 1660 |
The National Chamber of Milling (NCM) is a non-profit organization representing the South African wheat and maize milling industry for human consumption. |
Training, Technical, Procurement, Industry statistics. |
4.7 South Africa Fuel Providers Contact List
Company | Location(s) | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | Description of Services Provided | |
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BP South Africa |
National |
BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd 199 Oxford Road, Oxford Parks, Dunkeld 2196 |
0860 222 166 |
See website |
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Astron Energy |
National |
5 Century Blvd, Century City, Cape Town, 7441 |
021 403 7362 / 021 403 7911 |
See website |
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ENGEN PETROLEUM LTD |
National |
Cnr Riebeeck & Long Street Cape Town |
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+27 (0) 86 003 6436 |
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See website |
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The Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (PetroSA) |
National |
Frans Conradie Dr, Avondale, Cape Town, 7500 |
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+27 21 929 3000 |
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See website |
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Sasol |
National |
Sasol Place 50 Katherine Street, Sandton, South Africa 2196 |
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sasolqueries&enquiries@sasol.com |
+27(0) 10 344 5000 |
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See website |
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Shell South Africa |
National |
The Campus, Twickenham Building, 57 Sloane Street, Epsom Downs, Bryanston, 2021 |
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0800 027 027 |
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See website |
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Total South Africa |
National |
3 Biermann Ave, Rosebank, Sandton, 2196 |
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0860 111 111 |
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See website |
4.8 South Africa Transporter Contact List
Company | Location(s) | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | Description of Services Provided | Vehicle Type | Number of Vehicles | Capacity per Vehicle | Condition | |
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MJB Road Freight / Premier Logistics Solutions |
All provinces in South Africa & Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Zambia, DRC, Mozambique, Namibia |
48 Morris Rd, Meyerton Park (Farms), Meyerton, 1961 |
Vicus Leitao |
Group Accountant |
+27-163620274 |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
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The Logistics Group |
Local: Vivo, Thipise, Weipe, Letsitele, Hoedspruit, Malelane, Nelspruit, Schoemans kloof, Brits, Groblersdal, Marble hall, Mokopane, Ohrigstad, Burgersfort. Cross Border: Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana. |
Unit 45C, 2nd Floor, Building B, Cecilia Square, 100 Cecilia Street, Paarl, 7620 |
Kelly Wood |
National Sales Manager |
+27 21 001 4762 |
+27 66 472 2840 |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
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Grindrod Intermodal |
NATIONAL COVERAGE THROUGHOUT RSA. FACILITIES IN DBN, JHB, PLZ, CTN |
5th Floor, Grindrod Mews, 106 Margaret Mncadi Avenue, Durban, 4001 |
Eugene Govender |
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+2731 452 7600 |
+2781 033 1512 |
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See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
See LCA |
4.9 South Africa Railway Companies Contact List
Company | Geographic Coverage | Street / Physical Address | Name | Title | Phone Number (office) | Phone Number (mobile) | Fax Number | Website | Description of Services | |
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Transnet Freight Rail |
National |
15 Girton Road Inyanda House 2, Parktown |
Reshad Yusuf |
Executive Manager Sales |
Reshad.Yusuf@transnet .net |
031 361 4062 |
083 2972407 |
See website |
4.10 South Africa Additional Services Contact List
Company |
Commodity Types |
Location(s) |
Street / Physical Address |
Name |
Title |
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Phone Number (office) |
Phone Number (mobile) | Website |
Description of Services |
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Power Supply |
Eskom |
National |
Megawatt Park, Maxwell Drive, Sunninghill, Sandton |
0860037566 |
Power generation and distribution |
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Financial services |
ABSA Bank Limited |
National |
ABSA Head Office: Absa Towers West, 15 Troye Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2000 |
Financial services |
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Financial services |
Standard Bank of South Africa Limited |
National |
Standard Bank Centre, Simmonds Street, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2000 |
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0860 123 000 |
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Financial services |
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Financial services |
Nedbank Limited |
National |
135 Rivonia Road, Sandown, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa, 2196 |
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0860 555 111 |
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Financial services |
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Financial services |
First National Bank |
National |
Bankcity, Floor 2,4 First Place Bankcity, Cnr Simmonds And Pritchard Streets, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2000 |
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087 575 9404 |
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Financial services |