KwaZulu Cruise Terminal — a joint venture between MSA Cruises SA and Africa Armada Consortium — has been announced as the preferred bidder for the Durban Cruise Terminal, worth R200-million.
The announcement was made by Transnet National Ports Authority Chief Executive‚ Richard Vallihu‚ during a media conference in Durban on Tuesday‚ which was also attended by senior management of the winning company.
The company will be responsible for the design‚ financing‚ construction‚ operation‚ maintenance and transfer of a Cruise Terminal Facility for a 25-year concession period in the Durban port.
Vallihu described the announcement of the preferred bidder as an “exciting occasion” and an important project for Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal region “that will position us as a world-class cruised capital”.
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