

Global ports operator International Container Terminal Services Inc. (ICTSI) has formally inked a 25-year joint-venture contract to operate and further develop the Durban Container Terminal Pier 2 (DCT2).
In a stock exchange report on Thursday, the company confirmed signing of the agreement with South Africa’s state-owned Transnet SOC Ltd. It said the formal management integration between Transnet and ICTSI will begin in January.
“This partnership marks a shared commitment to revitalizing South Africa’s maritime infrastructure and unlocking new opportunities for growth for South Africa and the entire region,” ICTSI’s senior vice president Hans-Ole Madsen said.
Strategic South Africa asset
“Pier 2 is a strategic asset for South Africa, critical to trade, jobs, and economic growth. ICTSI is proud to invest in Durban’s future, bringing global expertise and technology to ensure DCT Pier 2 becomes a world-class terminal that benefits the entire region. We look forward to getting started, working closely with Transnet to execute our shared vision.”