The East London Terminal is South Africa's only river port, fully equipped and trading with the world's leading automotive brands. The terminal now trades in coal.
The East
London Terminal (MPT) consists of a Ro-Ro
terminal, the largest grain silo on the South African coastline, break-bulk and
containerised cargo facilities. The NOSCAR rated Ro-Ro facility includes a
sophisticated multi-level car terminal. Established in 1963, the terminal
currently employs over 120 people.
Recent investments in equipment
varying from straddle carriers, reach stacker and forklifts – have seen a
focused plan delivering an efficient service that has boosted terminal
handling. The East London Terminal still has ample capacity and an ability to
attract more volumes across varying cargo including heavy equipment.
The terminal handles import and export cargo like motor vehicle
components, textiles, sugar, rice, timber, scrap steel, automotive and
chemicals. The Ro-Ro facility has retained its NOSCAR status for the
last 13 consecutive years in an operation that has two dedicated berths
that service automotive brands.