The most valuable industrial address is the one that removes friction from the supply chain. For some occupiers that means port proximity; for others it means direct airport access or efficient N2 distribution.
Port-linked requirements
Businesses handling containers, imports, exports or port-related manufacturing should compare South Durban and inner industrial nodes based on harbour access, truck circulation and congestion exposure.
Airport-linked requirements
Airfreight, high-value goods, time-sensitive distribution and certain manufacturing operations may benefit from La Mercy and Dube TradePort proximity.
Regional distribution
For companies distributing across KZN and inland, N2/N3 connectivity and the ability to reach multiple corridors may matter more than absolute port or airport distance.
Operational questions
- How many container movements occur weekly?
- What vehicle combinations are used?
- Is access time-sensitive?
- Does the business need customs or SEZ advantages?
- Is the warehouse primarily inbound, outbound or both?
Gordon's perspective
The right corridor becomes much clearer once we quantify how the goods actually move.
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Explore La Mercy / Dube TradePort, Riverhorse Valley, Cato Ridge and the South Durban industrial areas.