United Container Depots facility, South Africa
Name of the Project
United Container Depots (UCD) facility.
Location
Salt River, Cape Town, in South Africa’s Western Cape province.
Project Owner/s
Logistics group Grindrod.
Project Description
The UCD facility will provide a significant boost for agricultural exports from the Western Cape.
Phase 1 operations started in the third quarter of 2025. The 40 000 m2 site offers 240 refrigerated container power outlets. The depot offers capacity for 5 000 twenty-foot equivalent units. It is also equipped with 240 reefer plugs, on-site reefer preparation and staging areas, ensuring the integrity of South Africa’s key exports such as citrus and grapes.
The Phase 2 expansion will add 23 000 m2 to the existing site, and will include a rail link and bulk mineral site.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
Phase 1 cost R60-million to implement. Phase 2 will take capital expenditure to an estimated R200-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Phase 1 operations started in October 2025.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None disclosed.
Contact Details for Project Information
Grindrod, tel +27 31 304 1451 or email grindrod@grindrod.com.
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