Bolden African News · Thursday 8 October 2026
Freeport Saldanha signs 25-year lease with TNPA for 55 hectares at Saldanha Bay
Transnet National Ports Authority and Freeport Saldanha signed a 25-year lease on 8 October for about 55 hectares in the Southern Precinct of the Port of Saldanha Bay. Freeport Saldanha's project pipeline is valued at about R6.9 billion, covering marine services, bunkering, industrial manufacturing and energy infrastructure, including proposed LNG import and storage. The projects remain under consideration.
Why it matters
Long-term access to port land gives industrial and energy investors on South Africa's west coast the certainty needed to commit capital.
Source: Africa PORTS & SHIPS · 8 October 2026