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Standard Bank Namibia, RMB Namibia Fund N$2.1 Billion Walvis Bay Port Expansion

Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia have partnered with Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN) to enable a N$2.1 billion external financing for the capital expenditure programme for the port of Walvis Bay.

Standard Bank Namibia, RMB Namibia and Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN) disclosed that the funding will play a pivotal role in transforming the Port of Walvis Bay into a leading African transhipment hub.

This collaboration supports the terminal’s capital expenditure programme that will modernise terminal operations, enhance capacity, and strengthen Namibia’s position as a key gateway for regional trade.

The investment follows the Namibian Port Authority (Namport)’s strategic decision to award TIN a 25-year concession to operate and maintain the container terminal at Walvis Bay.

Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia partnered to structure and deliver the external funding required for this large-scale infrastructure development. The two banks said the collaboration demonstrates the ability of Namibian financial institutions to work together in unlocking investment that drives economic progress, creates jobs, and enhances trade connectivity across Southern Africa.

Standard Bank Namibia said the transaction demonstrates the institution’s ability to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that enable large-scale infrastructure investments through its Corporate Investment Banking.

Namibia aims to transform Walvis Bay into a strategic logistics hub for the southern African region.

Standard Bank Namibia’s contribution to the funding structure included a US dollar-denominated tranche, tailored to meet the unique requirements of this cross-border infrastructure investment.

On the other hand, RMB Namibia said it firmly believes that investing in infrastructure is not just an economic imperative; it is the very cornerstone upon which enduring prosperity is built. RMB served as joint arranger, alongside Standard Bank Namibia, in crafting a bespoke financing structure.

RMB believes the collaboration directly empowers TIN’s strategic ambition to develop a world-class transhipment hub at the Walvis Bay Container Terminal, establishing Namibia as a pivotal gateway for regional and global trade.”

The expansion project is expected to stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and position Walvis Bay as a critical node in global trade corridors.

Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) is a global port terminal operator, part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) group. TiL operates in various strategic locations around the world, managing container terminals that facilitate international trade and logistics. TiL has a presence in several key regions, including Europe, Asia, North America, Africa (Lomé, Togo Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) and Namibia (Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN).

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Contributor: Chamwe Kaira

Standard Bank Namibia, RMB Namibia Fund N$2.1 Billion Walvis Bay Port Expansion

Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia have partnered with Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN) to enable a N$2.1 billion external financing for the capital expenditure programme for the port of Walvis Bay.

Standard Bank Namibia, RMB Namibia and Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN) disclosed that the funding will play a pivotal role in transforming the Port of Walvis Bay into a leading African transhipment hub.

This collaboration supports the terminal’s capital expenditure programme that will modernise terminal operations, enhance capacity, and strengthen Namibia’s position as a key gateway for regional trade.

The investment follows the Namibian Port Authority (Namport)’s strategic decision to award TIN a 25-year concession to operate and maintain the container terminal at Walvis Bay.

Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia partnered to structure and deliver the external funding required for this large-scale infrastructure development. The two banks said the collaboration demonstrates the ability of Namibian financial institutions to work together in unlocking investment that drives economic progress, creates jobs, and enhances trade connectivity across Southern Africa.

Standard Bank Namibia said the transaction demonstrates the institution’s ability to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that enable large-scale infrastructure investments through its Corporate Investment Banking.

Namibia aims to transform Walvis Bay into a strategic logistics hub for the southern African region.

Standard Bank Namibia’s contribution to the funding structure included a US dollar-denominated tranche, tailored to meet the unique requirements of this cross-border infrastructure investment.

On the other hand, RMB Namibia said it firmly believes that investing in infrastructure is not just an economic imperative; it is the very cornerstone upon which enduring prosperity is built. RMB served as joint arranger, alongside Standard Bank Namibia, in crafting a bespoke financing structure.

RMB believes the collaboration directly empowers TIN’s strategic ambition to develop a world-class transhipment hub at the Walvis Bay Container Terminal, establishing Namibia as a pivotal gateway for regional and global trade.”

The expansion project is expected to stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and position Walvis Bay as a critical node in global trade corridors.

Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) is a global port terminal operator, part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) group. TiL operates in various strategic locations around the world, managing container terminals that facilitate international trade and logistics. TiL has a presence in several key regions, including Europe, Asia, North America, Africa (Lomé, Togo Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) and Namibia (Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN).

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Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia have jointly funded a N$2.1 billion capital expenditure programme for the Port of Walvis Bay.

The partnership with Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN) will enhance terminal operations, expand capacity and support Namibia’s vision to position Walvis Bay as a leading African transhipment and logistics hub.

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Contributor: Chamwe Kaira

Standard Bank Namibia, RMB Namibia Fund N$2.1 Billion Walvis Bay Port Expansion

Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia have partnered with Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN) to enable a N$2.1 billion external financing for the capital expenditure programme for the port of Walvis Bay.

Standard Bank Namibia, RMB Namibia and Terminal Investment Namibia (TIN) disclosed that the funding will play a pivotal role in transforming the Port of Walvis Bay into a leading African transhipment hub.

This collaboration supports the terminal’s capital expenditure programme that will modernise terminal operations, enhance capacity, and strengthen Namibia’s position as a key gateway for regional trade.

The investment follows the Namibian Port Authority (Namport)’s strategic decision to award TIN a 25-year concession to operate and maintain the container terminal at Walvis Bay.

Standard Bank Namibia and RMB Namibia partnered to structure and deliver the external funding required for this large-scale infrastructure development. The two banks said the collaboration demonstrates the ability of Namibian financial institutions to work together in unlocking investment that drives economic progress, creates jobs, and enhances trade connectivity across Southern Africa.

Standard Bank Namibia said the transaction demonstrates the institution’s ability to deliver innovative, tailored solutions that enable large-scale infrastructure investments through its Corporate Investment Banking.

Namibia aims to transform Walvis Bay into a strategic logistics hub for the southern African region.

Standard Bank Namibia’s contribution to the funding structure included a US dollar-denominated tranche, tailored to meet the unique requirements of this cross-border infrastructure investment.

On the other hand, RMB Namibia said it firmly believes that investing in infrastructure is not just an economic imperative; it is the very cornerstone upon which enduring prosperity is built. RMB served as joint arranger, alongside Standard Bank Namibia, in crafting a bespoke financing structure.

RMB believes the collaboration directly empowers TIN’s strategic ambition to develop a world-class transhipment hub at the Walvis Bay Container Terminal, establishing Namibia as a pivotal gateway for regional and global trade.”

The expansion project is expected to stimulate economic growth, create employment opportunities, and position Walvis Bay as a critical node in global trade corridors.

Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) is a global port terminal operator, part of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) group. TiL operates in various strategic locations around the world, managing container terminals that facilitate international trade and logistics. TiL has a presence in several key regions, including Europe, Asia, North America, Africa (Lomé, Togo Lomé Container Terminal (LCT) and Namibia (Terminal Investment Namibia (TiN).

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