{"id":43425,"date":"2026-02-12T11:35:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalafricanetwork.com\/?p=43425"},"modified":"2026-02-19T14:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T14:49:08","slug":"vermeulen-point-mixed-use-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalafricanetwork.com\/featured\/vermeulen-point-mixed-use-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Private sector investors needed for development of intermodal freight terminal \/ inland dry port"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vermeulen Point Mixed-Use Development<\/h3>\n

The Tshwane Freight Terminal is a strategically located logistics hub designed to enhance regional and international trade connectivity. Developed by Mzansi Rail Technologies (MRT), the project aims to establish a state-of-the-art intermodal freight terminal \/ inland dry port<\/strong>, integrating rail and road transport for seamless logistics operations.<\/p>\n

Key infrastructure includes rail yard and container stacking yards<\/strong> (including Reefers), logistics warehouses<\/strong> and workshops<\/strong>, administrative offices and automated gate operations, high-security perimeter fencing with 24\/7 CCTV monitoring. Operating 24\/7, 365 days a year, the terminal will be serviced by Transnet Freight Rail (TFR), ensuring efficient cargo handling, storage and distribution.<\/p>\n

This initiative presents a strategic investment opportunity in logistics, transport infrastructure and trade facilitation<\/strong>, strengthening Tshwane\u2019s position as a major freight and logistics gateway in South Africa.<\/p>\n

Details<\/h3>\n
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  • Sponsoring department \/ project promoter:<\/strong> City of Tshwane<\/li>\n
  • Project partners:<\/strong> Mzansi Rail Technologies<\/li>\n
  • Sector:<\/strong> Transport and logistics<\/li>\n
  • Project delivery model:<\/strong> Private sector<\/li>\n
  • Project status:<\/strong>\n
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      • EIA Record of Decision approved.<\/li>\n
      • Engineering Preliminary Designs completed.<\/li>\n
      • Conditions of Establishment approved.<\/li>\n
      • The Railway Safety Regulator (RSR) has approved the project\u2019s Conceptual Designs.<\/li>\n
      • Transnet Freight Rail has approved the access rail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Project start date:<\/strong> Q3 2025\u00a0<\/li>\n
      • Project completion date:<\/strong> November 2026<\/li>\n
      • Project IRR:<\/strong> 23%<\/li>\n
      • Project requirements \/ investor opportunity:<\/strong> Private investors required, minimum investment R40-million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Contact \/ Enquire<\/h3>\n

        Interested parties are encouraged to contact the investment facilitation team<\/strong> with a brief message of introduction, including a brief description of your organization’s business and investment objectives:<\/p>\n\n

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