Freeport Saldanha is South Africa’s first freeport, an SEZ and customs-controlled area dedicated to the maritime, energy, logistics, and engineering industries.
Saldanha Bay, South Africa
Joined February 2011
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At @Real_AEW , @FreeportIDZ's Xola Sithole and Lindokuhle Ntanti explored how infrastructure, investment and industrial collaboration can unlock Africa’s green hydrogen potential and accelerate energy transition opportunities during their panel discussions.
Building connections. Enabling growth.
Visit the link to discover more insights from their discussions: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#FreeportSaldanha #EnergyTransition #AEW2026
📢 RFQ DEADLINE EXTENDED!
Freeport Saldanha’s Red Iron Ore Dust Study: First-Phase Rapid Assessment RFQ closing date has been extended to 27 October 2026.
📄 View the full details on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
📢 RFQ: Red Iron Ore Dust Study
Freeport Saldanha invites qualified service providers to submit quotations for a first-phase rapid assessment exploring the impact of red iron ore dust and opportunities to unlock the Port of Saldanha’s full potential.
📄 View the full RFQ and submission details at the link: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#FreeportSaldanha #RFQ #Investment
@FreeportIDZ at @Real_AEW !
Join our CEO, Xola Sithole (10:15–11:00), discussing Africa’s green hydrogen and ammonia value chains, and Executive: Business Development, Lindokuhle Ntanti (09:30–10:15), exploring energy infrastructure, transport and logistics.
📅 Thursday, 15 October. See you there!
#FreeportSaldanha #AEW26
Africa Energy Week 2026 is underway!
Look out for the Freeport Saldanha team on the ground and connect with us to explore opportunities to support investment and Africa’s evolving energy landscape.
🤝 Come say hello!
#AEW2026 #FreeportSaldanha #Investment
🎙️|LISTEN| Certainty creates confidence.
@FreeportIDZ CEO Xola Sithole joined Jimmy Moyaha on SAfm to discuss the strategic opportunities created by our landmark 25-year lease with @TransnetNPA
Long-term certainty helps unlock investment, industrial development and growth.
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#FreeportSaldanha #TNPA #Investment #InvestorConfidence
Freeport Saldanha retweeted
Delivering the keynote address at today’s signing ceremony in Saldanha Bay, @follow_transnet Group Chief Operating Officer Solly Letsoalo emphasised the broader significance of the agreement:
“The lease agreement between TNPA and Freeport Saldanha extends far beyond the boundaries of a land transaction. This agreement is about unlocking opportunity. It is about strengthening South Africa's logistics network and industrial development and, most importantly, advancing inclusive economic growth through strategic partnerships and infrastructure-led development”.
Aligned with Transnet's Reinvent for Growth strategy, the agreement reflects the organisation's focus on strengthening infrastructure, improving operational performance and collaborating with industry partners to unlock capacity across the logistics network.
Freeport Saldanha retweeted
[Media Statement]
@TransnetNPA (TNPA) and @FreeportIDZ (Freeport Saldanha) have signed a 25-year lease agreement to unlock strategic industrial development opportunities within the Port of Saldanha, strengthening South Africa's export competitiveness and supporting inclusive economic growth.
The agreement covers approximately 55 hectares in the Southern Precinct of the Port of Saldanha, providing the long-term certainty required to attract investment and support the expansion of industrial activities linked to South Africa's only port-based Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
Within the agreement, Freeport Saldanha's investment pipeline is valued at approximately R6.9 billion and spans several key sectors.
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🤝A landmark milestone for Freeport Saldanha
Today, we signed a 25-year lease agreement with @TransnetNPA , unlocking opportunities for investment, industrial development and economic growth in the Port of Saldanha.
📉A milestone today. Growth for tomorrow.
Read more at the link: linkedin.com/feed/update/urn…
#FreeportSaldanha #TNPA #SaldanhaBay #Investment #SouthAfrica
On 14 September, @FreeportIDZ hosted a Dutch green hydrogen trade delegation ahead of the African Green Hydrogen Summit.
We showcased our port-linked industrial platform and explored opportunities across green hydrogen, logistics, exports, industrial decarbonisation and investment.
Building partnerships for a green industrial future.
#FreeportSaldanha #GreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #SouthAfrica #Netherlands
@FreeportIDZ stands united against Gender Based Violence and Femicide.
GBV is everyone’s responsibility. We all have a role to play in raising awareness, speaking up, reporting abuse, and creating safer communities for women and children.
Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can stand against GBVF.
#FreeportSaldanha #EndGBVF #EndGBV #SouthAfrica #StandTogether
Day 2 at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit 2026!
Green hydrogen exports are not just about the molecule — they’re about logistics, infrastructure and execution.
Speaking on SEZ incentives and green hydrogen project development, Lindokuhle Ntanti, Executive: Business Development at @FreeportIDZ , highlighted the importance of port readiness, shared infrastructure and coordinated permitting in moving projects towards financial close.
The message is clear: plug-and-play infrastructure + the right incentives + streamlined permitting = progress.
#FreeportSaldanha #GreenHydrogen #Infrastructure #SpecialEconomicZones #PowerToX
Day 1 at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit 2026!
An inspiring day of insights and conversations on unlocking South Africa’s green hydrogen potential.
Proud to see Kgethi Molemane, Executive: Infrastructure & Special Projects at @FreeportIDZ , share insights on how SEZs, shared infrastructure and streamlined permitting can help accelerate green hydrogen investment.
A strong start to the Summit, with more to come!
#FreeportSaldanha #GreenHydrogen #AfricaGreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition #SouthAfrica
Day 1 of the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit 2026 is underway!
Look out for the Freeport Saldanha team at the Summit and connect with us to learn more about our services and how we’re supporting the green hydrogen and energy transition ecosystem.
🤝 Come connect with us!
#FreeportSaldanha #GreenHydrogen #AfricaGreenHydrogen #EnergyTransition
@FreeportIDZ is proud to be at the Africa Green Hydrogen Summit 2026!
Join our team as they contribute to key conversations shaping Africa’s green hydrogen future:
💡15 Sept: Kgethi Molemane
💡16 Sept: Lindo Ntanti
💡16 Sept: CEO Xola Sithole moderates
Learn more about the Summit: African Green Hydrogen Summit 2026
#GreenHydrogen #AfricaEnergy #SaldanhaBay #EnergyTransition
Strengthening investment, innovation & job creation in Saldanha Bay
On Monday, 7 September, @FreeportIDZ hosted @WesternCapeGov Minister of Economic Development & Tourism, Dr @ivan2meyer, for a site visit coinciding with the ribbon-cutting of new tenant EOT Solutions’ world-class manufacturing facility.
The visit included a demonstration of EOT’s advanced technology & machinery, highlighting the region’s growing industrial and manufacturing potential.
Investing in industry. Enabling innovation. Creating jobs.
#FreeportSaldanha #SaldanhaBay #Investment #JobCreation #Manufacturing #Innovation #EOTSolutions
Strengthening partnerships for South Africa’s energy future 🇿🇦
@FreeportIDZ CEO, Xola Sithole, joined the @WesternCapeGov delegation in Beijing for the SA–China Electricity & Energy Investment Conference.
We’re proud to support investment and partnerships advancing energy security, green industrialisation and growth in Saldanha Bay.
Read more: sanews.gov.za/south-africa/t…
#FreeportSaldanha #SaldanhaBay #GreenHydrogen #EnergySecurity #SouthAfricaChina
📢 Freeport Saldanha is featured in Opportunity Issue 118 by @GlobalAfricaNet
“Anchored for Growth” explores our role in the next phase of SEZ-led industrial development, connecting South African industry to regional and global markets through strategic maritime access, infrastructure and investment opportunities.
Read the full article: Opportunity Issue 118
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#FreeportSaldanha #SEZ #IndustrialDevelopment #Investment #SaldanhaBay #SouthAfrica
