South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has announced the local Stefanutti Stocks as the preferred bidder for the concrete works package on the Port of East London’s N-berth deepening and strengthening project.

N-berth is situated on the western quay of the port, alongside the R-berth and R-extension. It features a gravity-quay wall constructed in the early 19th century. The R-berth and R-extension underwent renovation in 2005, extending the combined berth length to 250 m with a depth of 10.5 m. 

The concrete works package for N-berth aims to standardize the depth and length of the three berths on the west quay at 10.5 m and 550 m, respectively. This enhancement will enable the simultaneous berthing of two car carriers, contributing to the Port of East London's capacity. The project aligns with the port's growth strategy, focusing on infrastructure refurbishment and development. Stefanutti Stocks is responsible for the 12-month execution of the concrete works package, while TNPA's Dredging Services will handle the dredging works in the second package. The improvements support the port's goal of accommodating larger vessels to better serve the automotive sector.