Project Description: 
The Dube TradePort warehouse project is not a single project, but rather a number of industrial and logistics developments located within the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Durban, South Africa. These developments include both developer-built multi-tenant warehouses and custom-built facilities for specific businesses. 

• Key projects and developments
• Dube TradeZone 2 expansion: A major expansion project that has added 45 hectares of industrial land and 23 new, fully serviced sites for development. This includes three warehouses built by Dube TradePort itself.
• HRMP Logistics warehouse: A 100% Black South African-owned logistics company, HRMP Logistics, expanded its operations with a R17.5 million warehouse and distribution facility in TradeZone 2. The project was funded by Ithala Development Finance and utilizes Dube TradePort’s leasehold model.
• Yangtze Optical Africa Cable (YOA) facility: In 2024, YOA commissioned a new 14,000m² manufacturing facility in TradeZone 2, expanding its capacity for producing optical fiber and related cables. The R310 million investment created over 150 jobs.
• Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand joint venture: A new R1.1 billion joint venture manufacturing facility is being established at TradeZone 2 to produce pressed steel automotive parts for Toyota South Africa.
• Former DB Schenker facility for lease: As of late 2024, a large 14,665m² warehouse and office facility, previously occupied by German logistics firm DB Schenker, was being offered for lease. The property was highlighted for its infrastructure and location within the SEZ.
• Mini-factories: A separate project completed around 2019 delivered mini-factories in TradeZone 1, providing smaller spaces for emerging businesses.
• Dube TradeHouse: This facility, located next to the Dube Cargo Terminal, offers integrated warehousing and office space for freight forwarders and shippers. 
• Strategic advantages
• Businesses that build or lease warehouses in the Dube TradePort SEZ benefit from several strategic advantages:
• Location: The precinct is adjacent to King Shaka International Airport and offers direct airside access, ensuring a seamless flow for airfreight cargo.
• Connectivity: It is a multi-modal logistics hub that links air, sea, road, and rail transport, with direct access to the N2 and M4 highways.
• Incentives: As a Special Economic Zone, it provides attractive incentives such as a preferential 15% corporate tax rate, employment tax incentives, and various tax relief measures.
• World-class infrastructure: The SEZ provides robust and reliable power and utility infrastructure. The Dube Cargo Terminal is a state-of-the-art facility for handling cargo.