An extraordinary industrial property with a robust operational background is set to be available for lease starting April 2025. Previously developed and leased by the major German logistics firm DB Schenker, this facility offers a versatile opportunity for businesses aiming to establish a modern factory.
Spanning 14,665 square meters, it includes prime warehouse/factory and office spaces within the sought-after Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
This property has the advantage of being strategically positioned right next to King Shaka International Airport, approximately 30 kilometers north of Durban. Its location ensures convenient access to major highways such as the M4 and N2. Situated within a secured, 24/7 gated precinct with controlled access, the property boasts a dedicated guardhouse and electric fencing, providing robust security for tenant assets and personnel.
The Dube TradePort SEZ location endows businesses with various tax incentives, including a preferential 15% corporate tax rate, helping reduce tax burdens and allowing savings to be channeled into growth initiatives. The Employment Tax Incentive offers rebates for companies hiring young South African workers, lowering employment costs while fostering local job creation. Companies can also benefit from tax relief through exemptions under several tax acts, leading to significant financial savings. These incentives, alongside the prime location, make this property an attractive opportunity for businesses striving to prosper in South Africa’s burgeoning industrial and logistics sector.
Dube TradePort SEZ has successfully attracted globally recognized companies, strengthening its status as a premier business hub. Industry giants such as Samsung Electronics, PepsiCo, and Mahindra have set up operations within the zone. Furthermore, Toyota Tsusho Africa and Ogihara Thailand have recently launched a joint venture here, investing R1.1 billion to enhance local automotive parts manufacturing, highlighting the area’s potential as a hotbed for industrial growth.
The SEZ provides a One Stop Shop (OSS) to support companies within the zone, serving as a bridge for client interactions with government agencies. It offers assistance with registrations, licensing, visa services, and investor after-care, addressing various business inquiries concerning SEZ operations.
Specifications of the property boast exceptional facilities for use as a warehouse or factory. The open floor area of 12,018 square meters features 36 roller shutters and 17 loading bays equipped with dock levelers, ensuring streamlined logistics and operations. Thirteen-meter-high eaves accommodate racking, along with hazardous and bunded areas for managing sensitive materials. Safety features include a fire pump room and tanks with an ASIB-compliant system, shared with a neighboring tenant with equally split maintenance costs.
Breakdown of the building and space allocations include:
Warehouse: 12,018 sqm
Offices: 1,616 sqm
Covered loading area: 770 sqm
Yard: 7,859 sqm
Sundry areas: 261 sqm
Staff parking with carports: 3,056 sqm offering 80 dedicated parking bays
This industrial property within Dube TradePort is slated to be available from April 2025 under a triple lease at R1,442,026 per month, inclusive of all associated costs for the offices, warehouse, sundry areas, covered loading area, yard, and staff parking.