0% cargo losspart 108 accredited with 15 800m2 dry cargo and perishables (cold chain) facility

part 108

integrated road connectivity to south africa’s major commercial centres

dube airoad

6 on-site state regulatory agents providing one-stop services

regulatorybodies

100% satisfaction against slas with airlines

100%

the longest sea-level runway in the country

3.7km

emirates boeing 777 with 50% extra cargo capacity

25tonnes

operational 24/7 with a turn-around of 15-20 minutes of cargo from warehouse to customer

24/7

200 metres from tradezone to cargo terminal, with 4 dedicated cargo stands

200m

africa is widely regarded as being poised for development into a major economic engine-room of the global economy.

Doing business in Africa generally and South Africa specifically, while remaining competitive in the global economy, now demands speed, agility and connectivity.

Simply put, the business community would benefit from an airport city; a purpose-planned area located between two of Africa’s major seaports and an area boasting easy access to a sophisticated transport network comprising:• Air;• Road; and• Rail.

These benefits exist in the development that is Dube TradePort.

At 2 840 hectAres in extent, Dube TradePort is the largest ‘greenfield’ airport development in Africa and is destined to become Southern Africa’s premier air logistics platform.

Located just 30km north of the port city of Durban, in KwaZulu-Natal on the east coast of South Africa, Dube TradePort is home to the all-new and ultra-modern King Shaka International Airport and is being developed as a globally competitive multi-modal trade gateway to Southern Africa.

Dube TradePort was conceptualised more than a decade ago as the Provincial Government of KwaZulu-Natal’s contribution to enabling, within the Province, trade expansion, economic development, increased private and Foreign Direct Investment and the creation of new permanent employment opportunities.

Today, KwAZulu-nAtAl is emerging As An economic powerhouse for 21st century business in South Africa and is actively being positioned to become the gateway to Africa and the world by 2030.

At the very heart of KwaZulu-Natal is Dube TradePort. This is a mAster-plAnned, world-clAss Airfreight And pAssenger hub comprising four business operation zones and has been specifically designed to create a new business operating environment and the foundation of a purpose-planned airport city.

It is the stimulus for accelerated economic growth and, coupled with its close proximity to the two major seaports of Durban - one of the busiest in Africa - and Richards Bay - South Africa’s premier bulk port and the country’s most modern - is a vital catalyst for enhanced global trade and improved connectivity between KwaZulu-Natal and countries around the world.

As this Province’s single biggest infrAstructurAl development, Dube TradePort is on the cusp of transforming KwaZulu-Natal into both a key business destination and a critical player in the global supply chain.

an overviewdube tradeport

dry cargo and perishables (cold chain) facility

dube cargo terminal: A state-of-the-art facility and one of the most secure of its kind in Africa, this is one of the most technologically advanced cargo terminals in the world. It boasts South Africa’s first four flexible cargo stands and employs stringent access controls, computerised tracking and storage, as well as ‘in-line’ scanning. The cargo terminal is capable of rapidly and safely handling 100 000 tonnes of cargo annually, increasing to 2 million tonnes by 2060. The facility prides itself on 0% cargo loss; a record it has held since inception in 2010.

dube tradezone: A specialised 77-hectare precinct providing prime, fully-serviced real estate. It is ideally positioned for new-generation warehousing, logistics and distribution, manufacturing, assembling, air-related cargo distribution, high-tech aerospace services, electronic manufacturing, automotive industries, clothing, textiles and cold-storage activities. The facility also houses freight forwarders and shippers in a single building, with airside access via direct connection with the adjacent Dube Cargo Terminal by way of an elevated cargo conveyor air bridge.

dube city: A facility creating an ultra-modern urban ‘green’ hub, located three minutes from King Shaka International Airport’s passenger terminal complex. This world-class business and leisure centre lends itself to mixed land use, including office, hotel, conference, entertainment, retail and knowledge-intensive activities. Its overall layout and design encompasses pedestrian-friendly zones, a tree-lined boulevard, dedicated cycle lanes and open spaces. The business community has shown great interest in the A-grade office space on offer in Dube City, with some 40% of available development sites assigned or reserved. Earthworks on the first site are set to commence upon the completion of the municipal planning approval process.

dube agrizone: A facility which provides for Africa’s first integrated perishables supply chain, the AgriZone hosts the continent’s largest climate-controlled growing area under glass. A forward-thinking agricultural business model, Dube AgriZone includes a mix of tenants and infrastructure, positioning it as an end-to-end facility - from laboratory-based plant propagation and greenhouses, to on-site produce packaging and refrigerated air and road transport. Phase one is almost at capacity and phase two - an energy-efficient zone - is at an advanced stage of planning. Dube AgriZone comprises greenhouses, packhouses, a distribution centre, a nursery and a highly specialised tissue culture laboratory, Dube AgriLab. The facility employs a number of ‘green’ initiatives, such as rainwater harvesting, solar energy usage, on-site waste management and the growth of indigenous plants for site rehabilitation purposes.

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At Dube TradePort Corporation, we have one goal... to move your business forward.

dube iconnectThe business operation zones within the Dube TradePort precinct are supported by Dube iConnect. Dube iConnect is KwaZulu-Natal’s Premier Local Cloud Service Provider.

A dedicated IT and tele- communications provider, it now also offers a cloud computing platform to local businesses as an infrastructure service. Other services include disaster recovery and rackspace.

With all data locally stored at Dube TradePort, response times are swift, the risk of network connectivity problems is significantly reduced and your data is just a short, local drive away.

Tier 3 data centres utilising Cisco UCS blades and EMC storage with various virtualisation platforms, provide high availability business continuity services, structured to significantly off-set capex and opex costs.

in essence, dube tradeport re-invents the way of doing business, facilitating new global business and trade opportunities for the benefit of the local and international business community.

dube tradeport

100% satisfaction - zero lossSince its inception in 2010, this 14 000 square metre cargo terminal has consistently exceeded customer expectation.

Utilising a range of parameters, inclusive of turn-around times, import and export processes and the safety and security of cargo, dube cArgo terminAl is Achieving 100% sAtisfAction against its Service Level Agreements with airline operators - the only station of its type in Africa to enjoy such status. The facility is especially concerned about matters of safety and security. Security at Dube Cargo Terminal is necessarily extremely strict and it accordingly employs a stringent security protocol, maintaining the facility’s compliance with the South African Civil Aviation Authority’s Part 108 controls pertaining to cargo.

Dube Cargo Terminal is the only cargo facility in Africa specifically designed And operAted with security in mind and provides a seamless operation, in line with global operational standards.

Dube Cargo Terminal - owned and operated by Dube TradePort Corporation - is a state-of-the-art facility and one of the most secure airfreight operations in Africa.

Given that some 47 million tonnes of air cargo is transported globally every year, Dube TradePort Corporation is resolute in its commitment to securing a substantial share of the African cargo market and to capitalise on rapidly expanding airfreight flows in Africa.

With automatic handling equipment, which digitally tracks airfreight, dube cArgo terminAl provides for extremely rApid turn-Around times from airside to landside, as well as the speed and convenience benefits of on-site regulatory services.

The facility is widely regarded as being one of the most technologically advanced cargo terminals in the world and has received South African Revenue Service (SARS) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approval and is A pArt 108-compliAnt fAcility.

The Cargo Terminal, with direct airside access, is directly linked to both King Shaka International Airport (airside) and Dube TradeZone (landside), via an overhead conveyor air bridge to Dube TradeHouse, a single facility accommodating the freight-forwarding community. The TradeHouse is part of Dube TradeZone, home to logistics service providers, assemblers, distributors and manufacturers.

Dube Cargo Terminal’s installation of an Elevated Transfer Vehicle, by ICM, and a fully mechanised and digitised inventory system contribute significantly

to the speed, efficiency and security of air cargo movement through the terminal facility.

The terminal, with the current cApAcity to hAndle 100 000 tonnes of cArgo AnnuAlly and the ability to grow this to 2 million tonnes by 2060, provides Dube TradePort, Durban and KwaZulu-Natal with a highly efficient and effective platform for rapid and seamless access to global supply chains.

dube cargo terminal: opening the skies to kwazulu-natal airfreight

In addition to its intense security measures, Dube Cargo Terminal provides for a one-stop, on-site, 24-hour regulatory services environment, inclusive of:• Customs;• Port Health;• Border Police;• The South African Police Service;• The Department of Agriculture; and• The Perishables Products Export Control Board.

on-site regulatory services

emirates impactEmirates has been flying a daily passenger and cargo flight between Durban and Dubai since the inception of Dube TradePort, with the airport at its heart. Cargo growth saw the airline replace its previous A330-200 with a Boeing 777-30 ER aircraft with increased cargo capacity, a move which had an immediate impact and is set to further influence cargo movement into and out of Durban going forward.

sa express and air mauritiusAgreements with SA Express and Air Mauritius have given further impetus to cargo growth, especially in terms of neighbouring SADC countries, inclusive of the already operational Zambia and Zimbabwe routes. More SADC routes are in the pipeline.

With growing interest in the available direct air routes from Durban into, especially, neighbouring African countries being shown by cargo owners and exporters, the business community is increasingly questioning why cargo should be transported to Gauteng, when it can be airfreighted from KwaZulu-Natal.

thai airways - a first for durbanIndeed, the facility has shown just how capable it is at handling payloads, regardless of the size.

Twice since opening the Cargo Terminal, the organisation has made special arrangements to accommodate huge freighter aircraft to assist business enterprises both in KwaZulu-Natal and on the international scene. One such instance involved the need to import 67 tonnes of automotive components for Toyota SA shortly after the devastating Japanese earthquake tragedy, which saw a Thai Airways freighter fly into Durban for the first time.

antonov an-124 landingThe second resulted in an Antonov AN-124, the world’s largest serially-manufactured cargo aircraft, with a payload of 90 tonnes, land at King Shaka International Airport to take on-board a 54-tonne Acid Cooler at Dube Cargo Terminal, destined for a mine in New Caledonia, an island off the East Coast of Australia.

Dube TradePort Corporation’s facilitation of both these payloads through the Cargo Terminal, has demonstrated that the organisation and its Cargo Terminal have ongoing ability to deal with freighter-level cargo.

Critically and in the wake of these early freighter dealings, dedicated freighter operators have since displayed an interest in commencing operations at King Shaka International Airport.

cargo terminal extension increases attractionAn extension to Dube Cargo Terminal, which now enables it to process 20ft air containers and larger consignments - hugely important in the context of freight operation - has been completed.

The Cargo Terminal facility is poised now to handle such air containers.

handling chargesIn line with Dube TradePort Corporation’s assured intention to pay keen attention to the needs of shippers of airfreight, with a view to re-pricing their lift out of Dube Cargo Terminal, Dube TradePort Corporation’s cargo handling charges are significantly lower than its competitors.

Therefore, KwaZulu-Natal businesses which make use of Dube Cargo Terminal, are able to enjoy a distinct competitive advantage.

dube airoadIn addition to operating a technologically-advanced cargo terminal, Dube TradePort Corporation also controls a fleet of trucks, Dube AiRoad, enabling the organisation’s cargo terminal operation to ‘close the loop’ by providing a complete air-to-road and road-to-air cargo solution for clients.

The trucking operation seamlessly connects cargo, on behalf of time-critical customers, between Dube Cargo Terminal and major centres in South and Southern Africa.

This logistics intervention delivers an uninterrupted supply chain and aligns with Dube TradePort Corporation’s quest to continuously improve airfreight transport solutions in a business environment where speed, agility and time-sensitive capabilities have become vital.

KwaZulu-Natal’s manufacturing sector is the second largest in South Africa, after Gauteng, and this Province’s manufacturing sector is geared to the export market - with almost a third of South Africa’s manufactured exports being produced in KwaZulu-Natal.

dube cargo terminal is the ideal facility through which:• Local business

enterprises may become increasingly competitive on the global stage;

• The Province’s business community may optimise the competitive advantage created as a result of:- A well-positioned;- Expertly planned; and- Totally dedicated freight-handling facility.

the cargo terminal’s operational process benefits include:• Part 108-compliance;• Computer-driven

system, providing:- State-of-the-art scanning for fast, efficient processing;- A track-and- trace system for digital tracking and mechanical handling of cargo;- An Elevated Transfer Vehicle operation, providing for a unique loading device for fully automated cargo movement and accurate traceability.

• Direct Cargo Terminal-TradeHouse linkage, via an elevated conveyor transfer system, or air bridge;

• On-site, round-the-clock regulatory services;

• A refrigerated facility;• Onward transfer of

international cargo and seamless cargo transfer services; and

• Dube AirRoad, a time- sensitive logistics fleet.

the bottom line:• Planned increased

access to markets through a comprehensive air cargo strategy;

• Lower land transport costs through Dube AiRoad;

• Quicker delivery times and shorter dwell times, lowering inventory costs; and

• Increased security of consignments.

In an environment reflecting the strengthening of global economic growth, driven largely by robust emerging markets, the role of aviation as a catalyst for improved economic growth is critical.

In KwaZulu-Natal, Dube TradePort Corporation is providing the thrust for increased air connectivity and the improved, cost-efficient movement of cargo.

the final analysis

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