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Lease this 14,665 sqm Dube TradePort industrial property – With easy access to King Shaka Airport and major tax benefits

 ·13 Jun 2025

An incredible industrial property with a proven operational history is now available to lease in KwaZulu-Natal.

Formerly developed for and leased by German logistics giant DB Schenker, the property offers 14,665 sqm of world-class warehouse/factory and office space.

Located in the popular Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ), 30km north of Durban, the property can easily be converted into a state-of-the-art factory.

It also benefits hugely from being extremely close to King Shaka International Airport, and has easy access to the M4 and N2 highways.

The property is extremely secure, as it is located within a 24/7 gated precinct with control access, and features its own guardhouse and electric fencing.

The property

This property is designed in a way that makes it ideal for use either as a warehouse or a factory.

It features a 12,018 sqm open floor plan, equipped with 36 roller shutters and 17 loading bays – with dock levellers for improved operations and logistics.

13-metre-high eaves are available for racking, while hazardous and bunded areas make the handling of sensitive materials easy.

In terms of safety features, you will have access to a fire pump room and tanks with an ASIB-compliant system, which are both shared with a neighbouring tenant. Maintenance costs are split equally between the two tenants.

The full breakdown of the spaces that form part of this opportunity is as follows:

  • Warehouse – 12,018 sqm
  • Offices – 1,616 sqm
  • Covered loading area – 770 sqm
  • Yard – 7,859 sqm
  • Sundry areas – 261 sqm
  • Staff parking with carports – 3,056 sqm and 80 dedicated parking bays.

Major tax benefits

As part of the Dube TradePort SEZ, the property gives companies access to many tax incentives, including:

  • 15% corporate tax rate – reducing tax liability.
  • Employment Tax Incentive – Offers rebates for hiring young South African workers and promotes local job creation.
  • Tax exemptions – Under the Value-Added Tax Act, Customs and Excise Act, Customs Duty Act, and Customs Control Act.

Thanks to these benefits and its excellent infrastructure, the Dube TradePort SEZ is the preferred place for many global companies to run their factories and manufacturing processes in South Africa.

The list of companies that operate in the hub includes:

  • Samsung Electronics
  • PepsiCo
  • Mahindra
  • Yangtze Optic Africa Cable
  • TufBag (South Africa’s top packaging manufacturer)
  • Chem Energy (Specialists in electric motors and generators)
  • Barrows (Global retail experience agency)
  • FutureLife
  • National Stationery

Toyota Tsushi Africa and Ogihara Thailand have also announced a joint R1.1 billion venture in the zone that aims to enhance local automotive parts manufacturing.

The Dube TradePort SEZ even features a dedicated One Stop Shop that serves as a point of contact for clients who want to interact with government agencies and departments.

It offers support services such as registrations, licensing and visa services, investor after-care services, and administrative services.

Don’t miss out

This rare opportunity to own prime industrial property in the Dube TradePort is now available on a triple lease at R1,442,026 per month.

This lease covers everything, including the total costs of the offices, warehouse, sundry areas, covered loading area, yard, and staff parking with carports.

Click here to learn more about this opportunity and get in touch with the landlord.

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