On the 15th of March 2024 the Department of Public Enterprises published a notice in the Government Gazette (Government Gazette number 4503) inviting interested and affected parties to submit comments on the draft Guidelines for Agreements, Licenses and Permits in terms of the National Ports Act 12 of 2005 ( see attached).
These guidelines set out how the Port Authority intends to perform some of its more important regulatory functions. Furthermore, the Guidelines clarify the approach to be adopted by the Port Authority for the control of port facilities, port services and a number of other activities within the ports.
Interested and affected parties have until 17:00 on the 15th of April 2024 to submit their written comments. Should you require any assistance in relation hereto please don’t hesitate to contact one of our professional staff.