Situated on South Africa’s warm east coast, Durban stands as the economic powerhouse of KwaZulu-Natal — and one of the continent’s most important trade and investment gateways. As the country’s busiest port city and a leading logistics and manufacturing hub, Durban connects Africa to global trade routes through the Indian Ocean, linking Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas.
At the heart of this ecosystem is Invest Durban, the city’s official investment promotion agency — a trusted “First Stop Shop” for investors. Backed by strong partnerships across the public and private sectors, Invest Durban provides free investment facilitation services, strategic advisory, promotion, and aftercare for both local and international investors.
Durban’s investment strategy is built on three key pillars:
- Premium Destination – A balance of business efficiency and lifestyle appeal with ample development opportunities.
- Catalytic Projects – Large-scale infrastructure and regeneration initiatives driving new investment and job creation.
- Priority Sectors – Thriving industry clusters in logistics, manufacturing, green tech, and digital innovation.
With R250-billion in private-sector investment and global brands like PepsiCo, Kerry Group, and CMA CGM expanding their footprint, Durban is entering a bold new growth era.
The city also leads in global business services, ranked the No. 1 destination for contact centres in the world for five consecutive years. From logistics hubs to urban regeneration, Durban’s catalytic projects are reshaping its economic landscape — unlocking inclusive growth and sustainable opportunity.
Durban isn’t just a gateway — it’s a partnership in progress.
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If your business / organization seek more information about setting up or expanding your operations in the region of Durban, Invest Durban is recommended as your first stop in this process.
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