Transnet’s decision to hand over the management of one of its most important terminals in Durban to the Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) for 25 years is a high-stakes gamble.

Former CEO Portia Derby’s pitch to the board (https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/national/2024-09-10-transnets-r26bn-trade-off-to-privatise-durban-terminal/) highlighted the potential for operational improvements and increased capacity. But the financial trade-offs are significant. ..

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