The Dube TradePort
The Dube TradePort is a world-class airport development which combines the King Shaka International Airport (KSIA), a Trade Zone and a Cyberport. The Dube TradePort is a critical infrastructure development for South Africa, enhancing tourism and supporting exports. The Dube TradePort is designed to serve as a catalyst for economic development and sustainable job creation.
Situated on the east of South Africa, its location capitalises on the fast growing tourism and business travel demand within the region, underserved industrial property demand in the North Durban area, as well as the major freight corridor between Gauteng and the ports of Durban and Richards Bay.
The first phase of DTP is targeted to be fully operation by 2010 and will include the runway, passenger and cargo terminals, perishables centre and cyberport. This will accommodate the significant increase in passenger and freight volumes expected by this time, including the 2010 Soccer World Cup. It is also expected that certain new direct intercontinental air services will be introduced during 2010. Initial capacity will be 6,5million people and the airport will be 32 500m2 in extent.