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Contents Page
OverviewDube TradePort... Geared for Growth
Our Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Goals
The Origin of our Name
Our History
Dube TradePort Industrial Development Zone
Dube TradeZone
Dube Cargo Terminal
•DubeAiRoad
Dube TradePort Master Plan
Dube City
DubeAgriZone
•DubeAgriLab
•Packing,Value-AddingandDistributionCentre
Dube iConnect
•VoiceService
•BroadbandService
Development Planning and Infrastructure
•NaturalEnvironment
•BuiltEnvironment
•Socio-EconomicDevelopment
KingShakaInternationalAirport
RouteDevelopment
Sustainability Interests
•CorporateSocialInvestment
•CorporateGovernance
•EmploymentEquity
•Safety,Health,EnvironmentandQuality
Supply Chain Management
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DUBE TRADEZONE
A77-hectare(190-acre)area,growingto300hectares(741acres),comprisingaspecialised,primeandfully-servicedindustrialestatewithintheDubeTradePortIDZ.Itisideallypositionedfornew-generationwarehousing, logistics and distribution, manufacturing, assembling, air-relatedcargodistribution,high-techaerospaceservices,electronicmanufacturing,automotiveindustries,clothing,textilesandcold-storageactivities. This area also houses freight forwarders and shippers in a single building, with airside access by way of a direct elevated cargo conveyor, or air bridge, as well as connection to the adjacent Dube Cargo Terminal.
DUBE CITY
ThisisfastbecomingacosmopolitancentreadjacenttoKingShakaInternationalAirport.Thisworld-classbusinessandleisurecentrelendsitselftomixedland-use,includingoffice,hotel,conference,entertainment,retailandknowledge-intensiveactivities.It’soveralllayoutanddesignencompassespedestrian-friendlyzones,atree-linedboulevardandopenspaces. The business community has shown great interest in and appetite foravailableA-gradeofficespaceandsiteup-takeinDubeCity.
DUBE CARGO TERMINAL
Thisstate-of-the-artfacilityisoneofthemostsecureofitskindinAfricaandpridesitselfon0%cargoloss,arecordithasheldsinceinceptionin2010.Itisoneofthemosttechnologicallyadvancedfacilitiesofitskindintheworld,boastingSouthAfrica’sfirstfourflexiblecargostandsandemployingstringentaccesscontrols,computerisedtrack-and-tracesystems,aswellas‘in-line’scanning.TheCargoTerminal,directlylinkedto freight forwarders located in Dube TradeHouse via an elevated conveyor system,iscapableofrapidlyandsafelyhandling100000tonnesofcargoannually,increasingto2milliontonnesby2060.
DUBE AGRIZONE
Africa’sfirstintegratedperishablessupplychain,hoststhecontinent’slargestclimate-controlledgrowingareaunderglass.Featuringavariedmixoftenantsandinfrastructure,thisforward-thinkingagriculturalbusiness
modelispositionedasanend-to-endfacility,comprisingaspecialisedtissueculturelaboratory,DubeAgriLab,greenhouses,packhouses,ahigh-carevalue-addingdistributioncentreandanursery,throughtorefrigeratedair and road transport. The facility also employs rainwater harvesting, solar energy,on-sitewastemanagementandindigenousplantproductionforsiterehabilitation purposes, ensuring this sustainable agricultural development isanattractivesourceforexportmarkets.
DUBE ICONNECT
TheentireprecinctisservicedbyDubeTradePort’sownInformationTechnologyandtele-communicationsprovider,DubeiConnect,whichisKwaZulu-Natal’spremierLocalCloudserviceproviderwhichalsooffersdisasterrecoveryandrackspace.WithdatastoredatDubeTradePort,responsetimesareswiftandtherisksrelatedtoconnectivityproblemsaregreatlyreducedbythefully-redundantfibrenetworkavailableon-siteandbecausetherearefourindependentTier3serviceprovidersoperatingfromthe data centres. Cloud operations provide business with continuity services structured to offset capital and operational expenditure. In addition, Dube iConnect’sdatacentresprovideresellerswithaplatformtooffermarket-hostedsolutionsusingapay-as-you-usemodeltoruntheiroperations.
In essence, Dube TradePort Corporation is geared for the development ofKwaZulu-Natal’spassengerandairfreighthub.Thepurposebeingtosignificantlyenhanceinternationaltradethroughtheprovisionofsupplychainsthataccelerateefficienciesandofferbusinessestheagilitytomeettheneedsofrapidlychangingmarketsaroundtheglobe.Thecrucialdeliverablesbehindthishugeinfrastructuralundertakingincludeimproved global competitiveness and growing international connectivity; benefitswhichprovidetheProvince’sbusinesscommunitywithadistinctcompetitive edge.
ThisistheonlylocationinAfricaofferingbusinessandsupplychainsaregulated and sustainable environment, where the combination of speed, agility and connectivity deliver global competitiveness.
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Asanenablerofstrategicinvestment,DubeTradePortCorporation is mandated to guide and direct the growth of a numberofdevelopmentzones,namely:
OverviewDube TradePort: Geared for Growth
Conceptualised more than a decade ago, Dube TradePort Corporation, a business entity of theKwaZulu-NatalProvincialGovernment,ischarged with the responsibility of developing the Province’sbiggestinfrastructuralproject.
Occupyinga2840-hectare(7017-acre)‘Greenfield’site30km(18,6miles)northofDurban,DubeTradePortisa60-yearmaster-planned,world-classairfreightandpassengerhubcomprisingfourbusinesszones.Itwasdesignedtocreateahighlycompetitivebusiness-operatingenvironmentforSouthAfricaandformsthefoundationofapurpose-plannedindustrial estate. The organisation is further geared to drive the development of additional parcels of land close to the airport, ideal for the
establishment of manufacturing, warehousing, assemblyandvalue-addingfacilities.Theprecinct’sIDZstatusisregardedasakeydriver for the attraction of investment capable of spurring economic growth, the creation of employment opportunities and the development ofskillsthroughoutKwaZulu-Natal.
Attheheartoftheprecinctisthestate-of-the-artKingShakaInternationalAirport,ownedandoperatedbyAirportsCompanySouthAfrica.Theairporthasa3,7kmrunway,capableofaccommodatingtheworld’slargestwide-bodiedaircraft. It currently has the capacity to handle 7,2millionpassengersperannum,increasingto45millionbythefinalphaseofitslong-termdevelopmentin2060.
StrategicallylocatedbetweenSouthernAfrica’stwoprimaryseaports-Durban,Africa’sbusiestcargoport,andRichardsBay-andborderingmajorroadandraillinks,DubeTradePortisonthecuspoftransformingKwaZulu-Natalintobothakeybusinessgatewayandasizeableandnoteworthy player in the global supply chain. ResponsibilityforthedevelopmentofDubeTradePortvestsinaSchedule3CProvincialPublicEntity,DubeTradePortCorporation.
DubeTradePortisoneofSouthAfrica’snewlyestablishedIndustrialDevelopmentZones(IDZs),createdtoencourageincreasedlevelsoflocalandForeignDirectInvestmentinKwaZulu-Natalandthecountry.AlreadyDube TradePort has been named by the Department ofTradeandIndustryasoneofthiscountry’sTop10investment opportunities.
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VISION
To become the leading global integrated and sustainable air logistics platform in Southern Africa.
MISSION
TorepositionKwaZulu-Natalintheglobalsupplychain through the enablement of new airservicesandtheprovisionofstate-of-the-artfacilities,anITplatformprovidingvalue-addedservices,leading-edgespatialplanningand facilitating the supply of products to exportmarkets.
VALUES
Inconductingitsday-to-daybusinessactivitieswith honesty and integrity, Dube TradePort Corporation is mindful of the need to adhere to a furtherclearsetofvalues,whichinclude:• Professionalexcellence:Beingpassionate
aboutvalue-addingprofessionalism;• Ubuntu:Creatingopen,honestrelationships
built on trust, mutual respect, dignity and fairness;• Empowerment:Activelyembracing
the economic transformational and developmentalagendaofstakeholders;
• Innovationandcreativity:Succeedingthrough innovative, creative and adaptable teams; and
• Serviceexcellence:Providingunsurpassedservice excellence of which our clients may be proud.
STRATEGIC GOALS
DubeTradePortCorporation’sstrategicgoalsareasfollows:• Tomaintaineffectivecorporategovernance
andfinancialadministration;• Toenablenewairservicestointernational
andregionalmarketsandtofacilitategrowthof air cargo;
• Tofacilitateprivatesectorinvestmenton land controlled by Dube TradePort Corporation;
• Togeneratesustainablevolumesofperishables in supporting the integrated air logistics platform;
• Toestablish,enhanceandoperateanICTplatformwhichdeliversvalue-addedservices;
• Toplanandenablethedevelopmentofasustainable aerotropolis; and
• Toprovideinfrastructureandservicethe
development needs of Dube TradePort.
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DrJohnLangalibaleleDubewasaneducator,clergyman,writer,newspapereditor,civilrightsleaderandthefirstPresident-GeneralofthethenSouthAfricanNativeNationalCongress,whichlaterbecametheAfricanNational Congress.
The Origin of our Name
Our Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Goals
He also founded Ohlange Institute near Durban, at which former President Nelson Mandela chosetocasthisvoteinthecountry’sfirstdemocraticelectionsin1994,honouringhisfirstPresident’svisionofafreeSouthAfrica.
WithhisrootsentrenchedintheregionaroundthenowDubeTradePort,heisjustifiablyacclaimed as a renaissance man and a visionary, anditisthereforefittingthatafacilitywhichtoday offers so many opportunities to the nation is named after him.
AsculpturecommemoratingthelifeandworkofJohnDubeholdsprideofplaceinDubeSquare,located in the heart of Dube City, an area set to become a focal point of this emerging airport city, a meeting place of business people, traders and local and global travellers.
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SouthAfrica’sNationalMinisteroftheDepartmentofTrade and Industry designated Dube TradePort an IDZ on1July2014.
Dube TraDePorT DesignaTeD inDusTrial DeveloPmenT Zone sTaTus
IDZ status is considered prestigious, as it carries with it a range ofbenefitsforenterpriseslocatedwithinthezone.Importantly,itisalsolinkedtooneoftheGovernment’skeypriorities,thepromotionofForeignandlocalDirectInvestmentintoSouthAfrica.
TheannouncementthuscontributessignificantlytoDubeTradePortCorporation’sabilitytorealiseitsgoal:ToMoveYourBusinessForward.
Arangeofbenefitsareofferedtobusinessenterprisesoperating within an IDZ, such as the Dube TradePort IDZ. Thesebenefitsincludebothfiscalandcustomsincentivesandare designed to promote business growth, revenue generation, employment creation and the attraction of both foreign and local investment.
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1973
Initialairportground-workcompleted
2005
Then Minister of Transport, MrJeffRadebe,informsNationalAssemblythatDube TradePort and new international airport to be‘fast-tracked.’Birdmonitoring programme initiated
2012
OfficialopeningofDubeTradePort
2001
KwaZulu-NatalInternationalAirportsInitiative established to pursue airport development atLaMercy
2006
Procurement initiated for consortiums to design and construct Dube TradePort and the international airport. Minister of Transport announces the AirportsCompanySouthAfricaandDubeTradePortroles in development. Co-operationAgreementsigned between Dube TradePortandAirportsCompanySouthAfrica
2014
Dube TradePort Industrial Development Zone is officiallylaunchedbyHisExcellency,PresidentJacob Zuma
2002
Provincial Government undertakesapre-feasibilitystudy analysis of a trade port and international airport, with a view to providing the Province with an air platform as part ofamulti-modallogisticsgateway
2007
Ilembe Consortium appointed.EnvironmentalImpactAssessmentissuedfor construction and construction commences
1968
Landforairportexpropriated
2004
National Government supports the establishment of Dube TradePort and a new international airport as apublic-publicpartnership
2010
Dube Cargo Terminal and KingShakaInternationalAirportopenforbusiness
1975
Furtherairportconstructionsuspended
2005
Preparation of an integrated Master Plan, registration of EnvironmentalImpactwiththe National Department of EnvironmentalAffairsandsigning of a Memorandum ofUnderstandingbetweenthe National Department of Transport, Provincial Government and the AirportsCompanySouthAfrica
2013
Securedfirstprivatesector investment in Dube TradeZone,amulti-millionRandpropertycompanybringingon-streamamajor warehousing facility. AchievedDubeAgriZone’sfirstexportcontract,beingtheprovisionofcutflowers,toEurope.Followinganagreement(in2012)withSAExpress,Durbanbecomes the launch pad for direct air routes between Durban and Lusaka,inZambia,andHarare, in Zimbabwe
Key Objectives of the Dube TradePort IDZThe intention behind the Dube TradePort IDZ is to promote and enhance thecompetitivenessoftheProvince’smanufacturingsectorandtoencouragethebeneficiationofavailableresources.Theunderlyingpurposeof the IDZ is to stimulate economic development, grow exports and improve theglobalcompetitivenessofSouthAfrican-producedproducts.
Inlinewiththis,itskeyobjectivesincludeattractingincreasedlevelsofbothForeignDirectInvestmentandinvestmentbythelocalbusinesssector, the active promotion of integration with existing local industry and theconsiderableincreaseinvalue-addedproduction.Additionalobjectivesinclude the provision of an environment which will expand the advantages of existing industrial and technological capacity, while also facilitating the growing creation of industrial complexes. In effect, the Dube TradePort IDZ sets itself apart by offering continuous support through research and development, training and regulatory support, thus offering added value andgreatlyenhancedefficienciesforoperatorswithintargetedsectors.
Critically, the Dube TradePort IDZ aims to promote regional development, stimulate the creation of new employment opportunities and enhance currentskillsandtechnologytransferlevels.
TARGET SECTORS
TargetedpriorityDubeTradePortIDZindustrysectorsinclude:• Aerospaceandaviation-linkedmanufacturingandrelatedservices;• Agricultureandagro-processing,inclusiveofhorticulture,aquaculture
andfloriculture;• Electronicsmanufacturingandassembly;• Medicalandpharmaceuticalproductionanddistribution;and• Clothingandtextiles.
ADDITIONAL SECTORS
Suchtargetingisnotlimitedexclusivelytotheidentifiedprioritysectorsandsupplementarysectorsinclude:• Freight-forwardingandaviationservices;• Warehousingandstorage;• Logisticsanddistribution;• Lightmanufacturingandassembling;• High-techandautomotiveindustries;• Generalmanufacturing;• Renewableenergy;• Aquaculture;and• Coldstorage.
Our History
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DubeTradePortIDZisakeyandstrategically important business location inSouthAfricagenerallyandKwaZulu-Natalspecifically.
DubeTradePortIDZ’sstrengthasaleadingSouthAfricaninvestmentdestinationisbasedonfourfoundingpillars,namelyitskeylocation,infrastructure, service offering and Government backing.
• KeyLocation: The Dube TradePort IDZ is located within a strong economic region, is close to major complementary transport andfreightlinksandboastsworld-classinfrastructure – the ideal investor and business platform for the expansion of global business and trade opportunities;
• Infrastructure: Asasecure,purpose-plannedairportcityandmaster-plannedbusinessenvironment, infrastructure has been designedinlinewithfreight-orientation
and cargo and is supported by the new KingShakaInternationalAirport,whoseinfrastructure allows for the accommodation oftheworld’slargestnewgenerationaircraft;
• ServiceOffering: Dube TradePort Corporation is an enabler of tactical investment and withitsteamofskilledexpertsdrivesthedevelopment of this competitive business environment,linksbothinvestorsanddevelopers to various regulatory bodies, thus assisting to facilitate the development process. Through its service commitment, Dube TradePort Corporation has developed
a reputation as the developer who never walksaway;
• GovernmentBacking: Dube TradePort enjoys solid Government support. It forms part ofSouthAfrica’sNationalInfrastructurePlan, as outlined in the Presidential InfrastructureCo-ordinatingCommissionunder Strategic Infrastructure Programme
2. The precinct is also aligned to the NationalDevelopmentPlan.Fully-ownedand funded by the Provincial Government ofKwaZulu-Natal,DubeTradePortisakeypriority Infrastructural Development Project fortheProvinceofKwaZulu-Natal.Thelatterstatus carries with it responsibility for the developmentofanIntegratedAerotropolisStrategy,thedevelopmentofaProvincially-driven airlift strategy and the implementation oftheKwaZulu-NatalProvincialGrowthandDevelopment Strategy.
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Dube TradePort Industrial Development Zone (continued)
APrimeInvestmentLocation
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Thisisthefirstairport-relatedtradezoneintheworld where freight forwarders and shippers arealllocatedwithinasinglefacility-DubeTradeHouse-offeringintegratedwarehousingandofficespaceandwithairsideaccess,viaanoverheadconveyorAirBridge,toDubeCargoTerminal. This ensures access by forwarders toseamlesscargoflows,allowingforspeed andefficiency.
Dube TradeZone is an advanced export environment,offeringpremium,fully-servicedcommercialrealestate.Idealfornew-generationwarehousing,manufacturing,assembling,air-relatedcargodistribution,high-techaerospaceservices, automotive industries, clothing, textiles and cold storage activities, the TradeZone is a catalyst for driving economic development and ForeignDirectInvestmentintheregion.
Thezone’sprimeaviationlocation,adjacent
to Dube Cargo Terminal, provides for the integration of supply chains and accelerated efficiencies,leadingtoimprovedbusinessagilityand the ability to compete in the international arena. It also affords tenants a competitive advantage by appreciably reducing transit times, cost, goods handling and the potential for stocklosses.
Sitesarefullyservicedandlevel,requiringdevelopers only to connect to water, electricity andstorm-waterdrainageinfrastructure.Standsareparticularly-thoughnotexclusively-idealforenterprisesrequiringaircargoconnectivity,including operations in the following industry segments:• Freightforwardingandaviationservices;• Warehousingandstorage;• Logisticsanddistribution;• Electronicsmanufacturing;• Lightmanufacturingandassembling;
• High-techandautomotiveindustries;• Pharmaceuticalproductionanddistribution;• Clothingandtextiles;• Coldstorage;and• Aerospaceandaviation-linked
manufacturing and services.
Anotherdevelopmentinvolvesaphase3JointVenture between Dube TradePort Corporation andTongaatHulett,establishinga135-hectare(333-acre)site-uShukelaPrecinct-withanestimatedavailablebulkofsome536000squaremetresandlocatedaroundtheuShukela(formerlyWatson)Highwaylinkroad.Thisistobeahigh-end,mixed-usedevelopmentwith a focus on industrial developments, and potentially accommodating a small business park,officesandcommercialfacilities.
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Dube TradeZone is an Industrial Development Zone specialisinginairfreight-orientatedlightindustrialactivitiesandisgearedtoattractingmanufacturingandservice-basedenterprisesthatrequirerapidaccesstoaircargoand passenger services.
Dube TradeZone
FactsDubeTradePortIDZspecialisesinhigh-value,nicheagricultural and horticultural products, as well as manufacturingandvalue-additionsfortheautomotiveand electronics industries.• 26-hectare(64-acre)phase1wassecured by2014;• The51-hectare(126-acre)phase2takesthe
TradeZoneto77hectares(190acres)intotalextent.Giveninterestlevels,technicalworkonphase 2 is being accelerated, bringing its launch forward by as much as a year;
• Long-termleasesof49yearswithrenewal options are available; and
• Built-to-suitoptionsaregiven favourable consideration.
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DUBE AIROAD
DubeTradePortCorporationalsocontrolsafleetoftrucks,DubeAiRoad,enablingtheorganisation’sCargoTerminaloperationto‘closetheloop’,providingacompleteair-to-roadandroad-to-aircargosolution.
Thisoperationseamlesslyconnectscargo,onbehalfoftime-critical customers, between Dube Cargo Terminal and centres aroundSouthandSouthernAfrica.Thislogisticsinterventiondelivers an uninterrupted supply chain and is aligned with DubeTradePortCorporation’squesttoimproveairfreighttransport solutions in a business environment where speed, agilityandtime-sensitivecapabilitiesarevital.
Thisstate-of-the-artfacilityisownedandoperatedbyDubeTradePortCorporation.Withautomatichandlingequipment,whichdigitallytracksairfreight,DubeCargoTerminalprovidesforextremelyrapidturn-aroundtimesfromairsidetolandsideandoffersone-stop,24-hour,on-siteregulatoryservices.
Security within the facility, regarded as one of the most technologically advanced cargo terminals in the world, is necessarily extremely strict and it accordingly employs a stringent security protocol,maintainingthefacility’scompliancewiththeSouthAfricanCivilAviationAuthority’sPart108controls,whichset-outmeasuresand procedures to safeguard against acts of tampering with air cargo.
Dube Cargo Terminal, with airside access, is directlylinkedtobothKingShakaInternationalAirport(airside)andDubeTradeZone(landside),viaamodernandhighlyefficientoverheadconveyorAirBridgetoDubeTradeHouse.Thisisasinglefacilitydesignedspecificallytoaccommodatethefreight-forwardingcommunity.The TradeHouse forms part of Dube TradeZone,
home to logistics service providers, assemblers, distributors and manufacturers.
Thefacility’sinstallationofanElevatedTransferVehicle,byICMAirportTechnics,andafully-mechanised and digitised inventory system, contributeappreciablytothespeed,efficiencyand security of air cargo movement through the terminal.
Toensurethemostefficientserviceisprovidedto both shippers and freight forwarders, the DubeCargoTerminalfacilityoperates24/7andhassixStateregulatoryagentson-siteto facilitate the seamless processing of cargo through the facility.
•On-siteAgents:-Customs;-PortHealth;-BorderPolice;-TheSouthAfricanPoliceService;-TheDepartmentofAgriculture;and-ThePerishablesProductsExportControlBoard.
TheentireCargoTerminalis15800squaremetres in extent and comprises both a dry cargo and perishables facility and, at current capacity, iscapableofhandlingupto100000tonnesofcargo annually, with the ability to grow this to 2milliontonnesby2060.ThisfacilityprovidesDubeTradePort,DurbanandKwaZulu-Natalwithanefficientandeffectiveplatformforrapidandseamless access to global supply chains.GiventhatKwaZulu-Natal’smanufacturingsectoristhesecondlargestinSouthAfrica,after Gauteng, and is geared to the export market-withalmostathirdofSouthAfrica’smanufactured exports being produced in KwaZulu-Natal-DubeCargoTerminalistheideal facility for local business enterprises to become increasingly competitive on the global stage.
Dube Cargo Terminal is one of the most secure cargo operationsinAfrica.Itmaintainsanimpressiverecordof0%cargolosssinceitsinceptioninearly2010.
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• Zeroairfreighttampering,pilferingortheftsinceopeningforbusinessin2010;
• Operates24/7,withnoadditionalafter-hoursfees;• On-siteregulatoryservicesincludeCustoms,
PortHealth,BorderPolice,theSouthAfricanPoliceService,DepartmentofAgricultureandthePerishablesProductsExportControlBoard;
• Theterminal,withthecurrentcapacitytohandle100000tonnesofcargoannually,hastheabilitytogrowthisto2milliontonnesby2060;
• Thefacilityboastsfourflexiblefreighterstands;• DubeCargoTerminalislinkedtoDubeTradeHouse,
whichhouses17freightforwardersviaanelevatedconveyortransfersystem,orAirBridge,ensuringsecureandefficientcargotransfer;
• DubeAiRoadusesEuro5emissiontrucksinanefforttoassistin‘greening’thesupplychain;
• Thefacilityemploysacomputer-drivensystem,providingstate-of-the-artscanningforfast,efficientprocessingandatrack-and-tracesystemfordigitaltrackingandmechanicalhandlingofcargo;and
• On-site,round-the-clockregulatoryservices.
Facts
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Dube TradePort Master Plan
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The area is home to Dube TradePort Corporation’sHeadOffice,29°South,abuildingwhichdemonstratestheorganisation’scommitment to environmental sustainability. Buildingorientationmaximisesnaturallightusage and minimises heating and cooling needs.Anin-builtmanagementsystemcontrolsartificiallightandair-conditioning,whilerecycledrainwaterisusedfortheflushingoftoiletsandotherapplications.Waterlessurinalsfurthercutpotable water waste.
DubeCity’sdevelopmentissettodeliveraworld-classandcosmopolitanbusinessandleisurefacility.Landusehasbeenplannedto include a blend of entertainment, hotel, conference,retail,knowledge-intensive
companiesandcompanyheadoffices.Theareaissupportedbyfully-reticulatedfibre-opticcabling delivering unparalleled voice and data connectivity.
ThefirstphaseoftheDubeCitydevelopmentencompassesanareaof12hectares(29acres),increasingto24hectares(59acres)upon completion of the second phase. The developmentcomprises10blocks,consistingof45individualstands,allofwhicharelevel,fully-serviced and competitively priced. The sites are availableonlong-termleasesof49yearsandinclude an option to renew, depending on the natureofproposeddevelopments.Emphasisingthe importance of public open spaces, Dube City is being developed around both vehicular and
pedestrian movement systems and incorporates pedestrian-friendlyzones,tree-linedboulevardsandopenspaces.DubeCityislinkedtotheadjacentairportterminalandwill,inthelong-term,alsobelinkedtoMountMoreland,whilebeing fully integrated with the broader Dube TradePort precinct.
The use of water within landscaped areas is designed to enhance the ambience of the outdoor spaces, creating a cooling effect and generatingapleasant‘whitenoise’tohelpmasksounds associated with both air andvehiculartraffic.
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• 03minutesfromanofficeatDubeCitytoKingShakaInternationalAirport;
• 30minutesfromDubeCitytoDurban’sCentralBusinessDistrict;
• DubeCitycurrentlycomprises12hectares,expandingto24hectareswhencomplete;
• Developmentswithintheprecinctareencouragedtostriveforafour-star‘green’ratingand‘green’roofs in their design; and
• Atleast30%oftheoverallDubeCitysiteisto be landscaped and, in this regard, trees, planted pergolas, vertical screens and planters are encouraged.
DubeCityisbecominganext-generationhubintheheart of Dube TradePort, immediately adjacent to the KingShakaInternationalAirport’spassengerterminal.Its growth follows sustainable development principles andmakesprovisionforpremiumA-gradeoffice,retail,hospitality and leisure space close to the airport.
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FactsDUBE AGRILAB
DubeAgriLabistheonlycommercialtissueculturelabinKwaZulu-Natal.Thefacilityincludesasophisticated2100squaremetreplanttissueculturelaboratory,DubeAgriLab,launchedin2013andoperatedbyDubeTradePort Corporation.
Itpropagates-understerileconditions-andsupplieshigh-qualitydisease-free,true-to-typeyoung plants through tissue culture. It services horticultural and agricultural plant propagation needswithinDubeAgriZone,whileextendingsuch services to national and international markets.LocatedadjacenttoKingShakaInternationalAirport,theAgriLabisideally-placed for the export of young plants across the world.
PacKInG,VaLue-addInGandDISTRIBUTION CENTRE
InafirstforKwaZulu-Natal,DubeAgriZoneishometoa4200squaremetre,high-carefreshproducevalue-addingdistributioncentre,whichisprivatelyoperatedbyFarmwiseMarketing(Pty)Ltd.Itisdesignedfortherigorousdemandsof modern produce supply chains and draws qualityproducefrombothinsideandoutsideDubeAgriZone.
Employingworld-classstandardsinhygiene,thecentre utilises ripening rooms to ripen produce, soensuringtimelyresponsestomarketdemand.On-sitecoldstoragehasenabledthecompanyto become a staging facility for suppliers across SouthAfrica.
• Thecurrent16-hectare(39-acre)phaseonecomprisessixgreenhouses,160000squaremetres in extent;
• A90-hectare(222-acre)secondphaseissetfordevelopment,initiallybringingon-streamone third of this area;
• DubeAgriZoneishighlyfocusedon‘green’initiatives,aimedatoffsettingitsenvironmental impact;
• 80%oftheAgriZone’sgreenhousewaterdemandisrain-waterharvested;
• Bio-pestcontrolisusedinthegreenhousesas a natural alternative to pesticides. This involves introducing natural enemies of pests intotheclimate-controlledenvironments;
• 702kWpofenergyisproducedbyanarrayof photovoltaic solar panels installed on the packhousesandthelaboratorysubsidisingtheenergyrequirementsofthefacilities;
• Thefacilityhastheabilitytodevelopandrefineprotocolsandthecapacitytoproducemostplant-types.Ithasbeencapacitatedtoproducemorethan3millionplantletsayear,growingto5millionperannum;and
• APackingandDistributionCentrestages,processesandpackagesindividualandmixedvegetableandfruitpacks,while alsoundertakingdistributiononbehalfofDubeAgriZonefarmersandthoseinsurrounding environs.
Thishigh-techagriculturalzonehoststhelargestclimate-controlledglass-coveredgrowingareainAfrica.ItaimstostimulatethegrowthofKwaZulu-Natal’sshortshelf-lifeperishables sector, including vegetables and cutflowers,enablingimprovedagriculturalyields,consistentquality,year-roundproduction,superior management of disease and pests andimmediatepost-harvestairliftingtobothdomesticandexportmarkets.
Thefacilityisbenchmarkedagainsttheworld’sleaders in greenhouse technology and also includesdedicatedpost-harvestpackhouses, acentralpackinganddistributioncentre,nurseryandDubeAgriLab,aplanttissue culture laboratory.
DubeAgriZonephasetwooperatingcriteriacalls for the economic development of surroundingsmall-scalefarmersandanexportandemploymentcreationfocus.Facilities,offeredona30-yearleasebasis,willcompriseplastic greenhouses, tunnels and distribution andpackagingfacilities.Itcouldalsoincludeawaste-to-energyoperation,suchasananaerobicdigester for effective composting of green waste.
AgriZone-basedgreeninitiativesalreadyoperational include rainwater harvesting, solar energyusage,on-sitewastemanagementandindigenous plant production for rehabilitation purposes.Biologicalpestcontrolhasbeenimplemented in the greenhouses, entailing the useofcrop-friendlypredatoryinsectstoassist
in preventing harmful insects damaging crops. GreenhousesandPackhouseoperationswithinDubeAgriZoneareGLOBALG.A.P.,HACCPandFarming-For-The-Futureaccredited.
DubeAgriZone’scloseproximitytoDubeCargoTerminal provides a seamless cold chain, offering consumersfreshproducefromfarmtofork.
DubeAgriZoneformspartoftheIndustrialDevelopmentZone and specialises in the propagation, cultivation and processing of high value agricultural and horticultural crops.DubeAgriZoneisAfrica’sfirstintegratedperishables supply chain and the most technologically advanced future farming platform on the continent.
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Committed to achieving the highest standards ofquality,performance,securityandsupport,theDubeiConnectnetworksupportsdirectconnectiontohigh-speedinternationalgatewaysthroughcommercialpartnershipswithTier1service providers.
DubeiConnect’sDataCentre-withinfrastructureofferingadvancedvirtualisationplatforms-utilisesCiscoUCSbladearchitectureandEMCstorage, providing resellers with infrastructure as a service platform from which they are able to offerhostedsolutionstothemarket. TheDataCentrealsoofferscolocation(off-sitedatastorage),comprisingModracrackspacein a secure environment. Disaster recovery solutions are available through the Dube iConnect authorised reseller base. The best practiceingoodcorporategovernancerequiresfirmstobeKingIII-compliant,inclusiveofthecrucially important element of ensuring business continuity,achievedthroughon-shoredisasterrecovery of information systems and data in an accredited and secure data centre.
Dube iConnect is the most connected data recoveryserviceinKwaZulu-Natal.It’sLocalCloud offering ensures that users have access to a local and secure Cloud environment. Dube iConnect’sCloudServiceassuresusers99,99%uptime, with two data centres located at the
opposite ends of the precinct and connected by a40GBbackbone.Thisensuresthatalldataisavailable from both data centres at all times. The data centres receive power from two different powersub-stationsandeachdatacentrehasitsowndedicatedUPSandgenerator.Thisguarantees clients continuous access to their data.
DubeiConnecthasfourindependentTier3internetserviceprovidersbasedon-site,makingcertainthatthereisalwaysaredundantlinktoclientsaroundthecountry.DubeiConnect’sCloud service is immediately available through DubeiConnect’sauthorisedresellers.
VOICE SERVICE
DubeiConnectprovidesavoice(VOIP)service which supports both voice and fax communications throughout the Dube TradePort precinct. Dube iConnect enables local, regional, national, international and mobile calls at competitivefixedlinerates,withtheadditionalbenefitoffreecallswithintheconfinesofDube TradePort.
Special voice gateways exist with the organisation’spartners,whichalsooffer reduced costs with respect to calls made to mobile phones.
BROADBAND SERVICE
DubeiConnectalsoofferscost-effectivebroadbandpackagestoon-sitebusinesses,provided through partnerships with leading Tier 1serviceproviders.Throughsuchpartnerships,Dube iConnect offers a variety of dedicated internet broadband solutions.
Dube iConnect has four independent Tier 3internetserviceprovidersconnectingtheorganisation with their clients. The technology used ensures that customers are offered the quickestandleastexpensiveroutebetweentheprecinctandtheoutsideworld.DubeiConnect’sCloud service is not only fed by multiple internet service providers, but services are delivered acrossvariousmediaintoourTier3-compliantdata centres.
DubeiConnectisKwaZulu-Natal’spremiercloudoffering.Providingaworld-classITCandtele-communicationsplatformwhichincorporatesanadvanced,high-speedmetroEthernetnetwork,voiceandbroadbandanddigitallylinksbusinessesbasedwithintheprecinctwiththeworld.
Dube iConnect
• DubeiConnectisKwaZulu-Natal’sonlypremier Cloud offering;
• DubeiConnectisthemostconnecteddatarecoveryserviceinKwaZulu-Natal;
• DubeiConnectisafully-licensedICASAservice provider;
• ALocalCloudofferingprovidesuserswitha local, secure and effortlessly accessible environment;
• DubeiConnectenableslocal,regional,national and international calls at competitivefixedlinerates;
• Arangeofdedicatedbandwidthandbroadband solutions are offered by Dube iConnect;
• DubeiConnectprovidesfullyredundantfibre-opticbackbone/infrastructure;and
• DubeiConnectprovides24/7onsitesupport,delivers99,99%uptimeandboastsa40gigpipeconnectingtwodatacentresandfivefibre-basedserviceprovidergateways.
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The organisation is dedicated to executing it’sdevelopmentplanninginamannerthatharmonises the built environment with the natural environment, whilst emphasising the need for economic development and the creation ofemploymentopportunities.Widerangingmeasures are in place to deliver a sustainable Dube TradePort Industrial Development Zone throughalong-termmasterplanwhichisin-step with the environment and which sets high ecologicalstandards,deliverswide-ranging‘green’measurestopreservethesurroundingenvironment and which curbs emissions.
Theorganisationhasinplacealong-termEnvironmentalStrategy,whichincludesitstenants and suppliers in terms of integrated waste, water and energy management andconservation.Ittakesintoaccountitsenvironmental impacts by way of an annual StateoftheEnvironmentReport,aswellasits mandatory environmental compliance monitoring. The extent of its commitment to cross-cuttingdevelopmentandenvironmentalissues, such as ecology, water consumption, waterquality,energy,GHGemissions,airquality,noise and waste, is demonstrated through the developmentofalong-termEnvironmentalandSustainability Strategy, using a lifecycle approach across the spectrum of Dube TradePort developments, inclusive of tenants.
Dube TradePort Corporation addresses the three core pillars of sustainable development in the followingways:
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
Asaresponsibledeveloper,DubeTradePortCorporationworkstonotonlyreduceitsenvironmental impact, but also restore the environment:• Rehabilitationandrestorationtooptimise
biodiversityandrestorequalityeco-systemsthrough:
-Alienclearing; -Floraandfaunaspeciesrescue; -Repurposingagriculturalland;and -Restorationofwetlands.
BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Dube TradePort aspires to excellence in all aspects of the built environment, from architectureandlogisticsefficiencytogreatpublicspacesandbestpracticespatialplanning:• Promotionofsustainabledevelopment
and the improvement of environmental performance within Dube TradePort through theemploymentof‘green’design:
-Correctorientationofbuildingsinthe precinct to minimise energy use;
-Optimisationofaccommodationofpublic
transport and cycle lanes; -Maximisationofpublicandpedestrian-
orientated spaces; -Encouragementoftheuseofrenewable
energies, rainwater harvesting and grey water recycling;
Indigenous landscaping; Encouragementofpermeablepaving andenvironmentally-friendlymaterialsin
construction; -Provisionofrecyclingareas; -Encouragementoflandscapedelevations;
and -Encouragementofgreenstarratingsfor
buildings. • Promotionofeffectivemanagementof
scarceresources: -Water:Introductionofmeasurestoreduce
potable water reliance, including rainwater harvestingandbalancingtanksfortreatedsewage water;
-Energy:Reductionintheuseofnon-renewable sources of energy at Dube -AgriZonethroughnaturalventilationin
greenhouses and the use of solar power to meet energy needs; and
-Waste:Reductionofwasteproductionand disposal levels through the incorporation
ofcorerecyclingandre-usevalues.
The overriding responsibility of Dube TradePort Corporation is to spur global business and trade development opportunities in the precinct which surroundsKingShakaInternationalAirport-butnotat the expense of the environment.
Development Planning and Infrastructure
• Along-termEnvironmentalStrategyisinplace, which includes tenants and suppliers, as regards integrated waste, water and energy management and conservation;
• DubeTradePortCorporationisaccountableforits environmental impact through an annual StateoftheEnvironmentReport;and
• InadditiontoitsadherencetoapplicableSouthAfricanenvironmentallegislation, Dube TradePort Corporation applies international best practice to all its development applications.
SOcIO-ecOnOMIcdeVeLOPMenT
The overarching vision of Dube TradePort is to foster economic development and employment creationintheProvince:• Provisionofcatalyticinfrastructuretoenable
investment: -Unlockinglandforcommercial,light
industrial and logistics usage; -Encouragingenterprisedevelopment
throughout the supply chain; -MentoringSMMEconstructioncompanies; -Traininganddevelopingthenextgeneration
of environmental and construction professionals; and
-Providinganenvironmentwhichcontributes tohumanwell-being.
Compliance with environmental legislation indicatesDubeTradePortCorporation’srecognition that its role and mandate are not limited to economic and social development alone, but also includes environmental stewardship.
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KingShakaInternational Airport
Openedin2010,thisisanew-generationairport and is owned and operated by AirportsCompanySouthAfrica(ACSA).
Theairport-thecentralcomponentofDubeTradePort-providesthenucleusaroundwhichaworld-classfreightandpassenger logistics facility is giving effect to the creation of a highly competitive operating environment, conducive to the attraction of a wide range of investors, operators, users and tenants.
KingShakaInternationalAirporthasa3,7km(1,8-mile)runway,thelongestatsea-levelinSouthAfrica,andthecapacitytoaccommodatetheworld’slatestandlargestnew-generationaircraft.Italsoboaststworapidexittaxi-waysandthe
currentcapacitytohandle23air-trafficmovements every hour.
The airport currently has the capacity todealwith7,2millionpassengersperannum,growingto45millionayearby2060.
Theairportareahassufficientadditionalspacetoallowforsignificantexpansioninto the future, inclusive of the construction of a second runway.
This aeronautical infrastructure is critical to the overall development of Dube TradePort.
• Theinternationalairportisjusta30-minutedrivefrom central Durban;
• Thefacilityformsthecoreofthelargest‘Greenfield’airport-relateddevelopmentinAfrica;
• At3,7km(1,8miles)inlength,therunwayatKingShakaInternationalAirportisthelongestatsea-levelinSouthAfricaandcapableofaccommodatingthe largest aircraft in the world; and
• KingShakaInternationalAirportisabletodealwith7,2millionpassengersperannum,increasingto45millionayearby2060.
KingShakaInternationalAirportistheprimaryairportservingKwaZulu-Natalandin2013wasnamed‘BestRegionalAirportinAfrica’bySkytraxWorldAirportsAwards.
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Route Development
AkeyDubeTradePortCorporationobjectiveistofacilitatetheintroduction of new regional and international air services directly fromDurban.Withmilesofgolden-sandbeaches,abalmysub-tropicalclimateandarichculturalheritage,SouthAfrica’sfriendliestandsecondlargestcityistheAfricandestinationtolook-outfor.Thisisadestinationwithmuchtooffervisitorsandbigbusinessalike.
WithDubeTradePortCorporation’sattractiveairline incentive programme, Durban and DubeTradePortarereadyfortake-off.
Durban is an extremely attractive and viable routeforairlines.Currently4,3millionpassengers(Source:SabreADI,June2014)flytoandfromDurbanannually,makingKingShakaInternationalAirportSouthAfrica’sthirdbusiestandAfrica’sninthbusiestairport.Durban’sinternationalmarketisunder-served,withonly15%ofpassengers currently departing and arriving ondirectinternationalflightsandthebalance connecting via the Johannesburg gateway, adding lengthy elapsed travel times for passengers wanting to depart from or arrive in Durban.
Anumberofcarriersofferattractiveconnections into other domestic points andpointswithinSouthernAfrica.BritishAirways,operatedbyComair,Kulula.com,Mango,SouthAfricanExpressandSouthAfricanAirlinkcurrentlyflytoanumberofdestinationsfromKingShakaInternationalAirport.Thecarrierscollectivelyoffer106000weeklyseatstopointsbeyond Durban.
EmirateshasbeenflyingadailypassengerandcargoflightbetweenDurbanandDubaisince the inception of Dube TradePort in 2010.CargogrowthsawtheairlinereplaceitspreviousA330-200withaBoeing777-30ERaircraftwithincreasedcargocapacity,amove which had an immediate impact and issettofurtherinfluencecargomovementinto and out of Durban going forward.Dube TradePort Corporation has also played a facilitation role with regard to the introduction of new regional routes, namely AirMauritius,re-introducingafour-times-a-weekregionalservicebetweenDurbanandPortLouis,ontheIndianOceanIslandandSAExpress,introducingdirectroutesfromDurbantobothLusaka,Zambia,andHarare, Zimbabwe.
Directairlinksalreadyintroducedarepaving the way for the optimisation of growing cargo, trade, investment and leisure opportunitiesavailableinSouthernAfrica.However, Dube TradePort Corporation is committed to expanding international connectivity, targeting strategic routes, which demonstrate sustainability and engaging with relevant airlines operating such routes.
Facts:• Withglobaleconomicgrowthstrengthening,
poweredprimarilybyrobustemergingmarkets,aviation’sroleasacatalystforeconomicgrowthhasnever been clearer;
• DubeTradePortCorporationisseekingmixed-useoperations, inclusive of passengers, which would be an added advantage for Provincial business travel and tourism;
• DubeTradePortCorporationactivelydrivesthecritical expansion of international connectivity, targeting strategic routes, which demonstrate sustainability and engaging with airlines operating these routes;
• Africahasseena20%growthinpassengernumbersfrominternationalmarketssince2010(Source:IATA);
• Industrypeers,suchasAirbus,BoeingandIATAare forecasting an average annual passenger growth rateof5,1%upto2030,whilecargovolumesareprojectedtoriseatasimilarrateof5,2%perannum; and
• AirtransportinAfricasupports6,7millionjobsand$67,8billioninGDP.InSouthAfrica,airtransportamountsto3,1%ofthecountry’sGDP(Source:OxfordEconomics).
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CORPORATE SOCIAL INVESTMENT
Theorganisationacknowledgesthatboththeprivate and public sectors have a vital role to playinovercomingthedeficienciescreatedbypovertyandtheunder-developmentofpeople.
Asaconcernedandresponsiblecorporatecitizen,DubeTradePortCorporationhas,sincethe very start of the construction phase of Dube TradePort, consistently demonstrated its belief in contributingtowardsmakingapositiveimpactonconqueringbarrierstodevelopment.
Dube TradePort Corporation has in position a long-standingCorporateSocialInvestment(CSI)programme;aprogrammewhichfocuseson:• Educationandskillsdevelopment;• Environmentalsustainability;and• Socio-economicdevelopment.
Theobjectivesbehindthisthree-prongedCSI programme is to enhance the ability of marginalised people to participate in the local economy and to promote initiatives geared towards engendering environmental sensitivities and awareness.
Theorganisation’sCSIprogrammealsoencourages the active voluntary participation of staff.
Throughitsdedicatedfinancialsupportandtheequitygeneratedasaresult,DubeTradePortCorporationismakingasignificantcontributionto the upliftment of communities in, especially, areas surrounding the Dube TradePort precinct and to improving the environment generally.
CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
CorporateGovernanceisareflectionofhowanorganisation is managed and controlled and is widely regarded as a business imperative.
Adherencetosoundcorporategovernanceprinciples has become the cornerstone of business success and the foundation on which today’sorganisationsmustbuild.Thesourcesofgovernance principles are varied. Public entities arelegislatedbytheConstitution,theirownActs,thePublicFinanceManagementAct,TreasuryRegulationsandpracticenotesandguidelines,as issued by Provincial and National Treasury, as well as case law, common law and best practice.
IntheSouthAfricancontext,theKingReportonCorporateGovernanceforSouthAfrica2009(KingIII),promotesthehighestlevelsofgoodgovernance in the corporate environment.
Dube TradePort Corporation is supportive of this ethos and applies the principles of good governance throughout the organisation.
Theorganisation’sBoardremainsthefocalpointofDubeTradePortCorporation’ssystemof corporate governance, being ultimately responsible for ensuring the consistent application of governance principles within its diverse operations. In giving effect to these principles, the Dube TradePort Corporation sets out to ensure that it meets the need for transparency, accountability and integrity, while applying ethical business standards throughout its business activities and with those with whom it interacts.
WhilstoperatingincompliancewiththeDubeTradePortCorporationAct,thePublicFinanceManagementActandotherapplicableregulations, the organisation has committed itself to applying all appropriate principles contained in King III. In so doing, Dube TradePort Corporation aims to achieve compliant self-regulation,whilstpracticingworld-classcorporate governance standards.
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
Dube TradePort Corporation has dedicated itself totheprinciplesofequity,non-discriminationanddiversity.Itseeks,throughitsorganisationalcomposition,toreflectthediversityofKwaZulu-NatalprovincialandSouthAfricansocietyandto maximise the human resource potential of all its people.
Theorganisation’semploymentequityintentis:• TotransformandmaintainDubeTradePort
Corporationasanon-racialandnon-sexistorganisation;
• Toidentifyandremoveallbarriersandpractices, including unfair discrimination, which hamper the employment and advancement of designated groups;
• Toimplementspecificaffirmativeactionmeasurestoensureanequitableworkenvironment for employees from designated groups;
• ToembraceandnurturediversitywithinDube TradePort Corporation through the implementation of diversity initiatives; and
• ToensurethatallthepeopleofSouthAfricaareadequatelyandappropriatelyrepresented within the Dube TradePort Corporationwork-place.
DubeTradePortCorporationrecognisesthatSouthAfricafacesnumeroussocio-economicchallenges,negativelyaffectingthegrowthanddevelopmentofSouthAfricaand its people.
Sustainability Interests
DubeTradePortCorporation’semploymentequityprinciplesareto:• Ensuretheprohibitionandcombating
of unfair discrimination throughout the organisation;
• Createanorganisationalculturebuiltonthethreefoundationpillarsofdiversity,equalityanddignityforallinthework-place;
• Promotetheequitablerepresentationofdesignated groups at every level within the organisation;
• Accommodatethereasonableneedsofdesignated persons within the organisation; and
• EstablishforumswithinDubeTradePortCorporation to actively promote employment equity,diversityanddisabilityawareness.
SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY
Dube TradePort Corporation has an overriding commitmenttoachievingzeroharmtopeopleandthe environment.
Toachievethis,theorganisationundertakesallreasonable and practicable steps to preventandeliminateanyriskofincidentbymakingthefollowingcommitments:
• Developing,implementingandmaintaininga system for the effective management of Safety,Health,EnvironmentandQualitywhich drives continuous improvement;
• EnsuringcontinualimprovementinthemanagementofSafety,Health,EnvironmentandQualityperformancebythesettingandreviewing of clear objectives, plans and measurable targets;
• Identifyingandproactivelyeliminatingormitigatingthehazardsandpotentialhazardsto the safety, health and environment arising from our activities;
• Complyingwithallrelevantlegislationandstandards and, where appropriate, industrial best practice standards will be applied;
• Protecting,promotingandmaintainingthehealthandsafetyofallourstakeholdersinall our areas of operation;
• Takingproactivestepstowardstheprotectionof the environment, prevent pollution and ensure rigorous controls on environmental impacts;
• Meeting-onaconsistentbasis-agreedcustomerrequirementsandensuringstakeholdersatisfactionwithproductsandservices;
• Providingthenecessaryresources,training,
standards,equipmentandsupporttoensurecompliance with this policy; and
• BeingguidedbyDubeTradePortCorporationvalues and, where appropriate, engaging withkeystakeholdersonrelevantmatters.
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In view of the complexity of supply chain management today, the organisation has in place a comprehensive procurement process.
ProcurementvaluedatmorethanR30000requirestheprovisionofavalid,originaltaxclearancecertificate.ProcurementvaluedatlessthanR500000issubjecttotheprovisionofthreequotationsfromsupplierswhosedetailsappearontheorganisation’sdatabase.
Suppliers or prospective suppliers should ensure thattheyareregisteredontheorganisation’sdatabase. In terms of procurement valued at morethanR500000,thisissubjecttotheprovisionofanopentender.Theorganisation’swebsiteshouldbevisitedfordetails.Forregistration on the supplier database, the followingemailaddressshouldbeused:[email protected]
Supply Chain Management
Asadeveloperofamulti-modallogisticsplatform,Dube TradePort Corporation operates across a range of economicsectors,regularlyrequiringexternally-sourcedproducts and services.
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Physical Address:29°South,7UmsinsiJunction,DubeCity,LaMercy,KwaZulu-Natal,4399 Tel: +27328140000
Email: [email protected]
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