JSE-listed logistics group Grindrod has commenced operations at Phase 1 of its new United Container Depots facility in Salt River, Cape Town. The R60-million development can handle 5,000 twenty-foot equivalent units and features 240 refrigerated container outlets. Provincial officials highlight the project’s potential to significantly boost Western Cape agricultural exports.
New Container Facility Enhances Cape Town Logistics
JSE-listed logistics group Grindrod has initiated operations at Phase 1 of a new United Container Depots (UCD) facility in Salt River, Cape Town, according to reports from the recent ribbon-cutting ceremony. Sources indicate that the R60-million first phase can accommodate 5,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, supporting regional trade through advanced containerization capabilities.