KZN Top Business Awards 2017 : Transport, Storage and Communication : THE WINNER IS ... King Shaka International Airport
2017-08-11
THE WINNER IS ...King Shaka International Airport
Now in its 7th year of operation King Shaka International Airport has garnered many accolades over this short period. The airport was voted the top Regional Airport for Africa in the Skytrax World Airport Awards in 2013/2014/2015/2016, and was second in the 2013/2014/2015/2016 ACI for the Best Airport in the Middle East/Africa category. The most exciting award received so far has been voted by Skytrax for the Best Airport Staff in Africa 2017. KSIA was also voted internationally as the 10th Most Punctual Airport in the world in its category by OAG Aviation Worldwide.
As Durban is rated as the “event city†of South Africa the airport works closely with strategic partners including, eThekwini, Convention Bureau, ICC Durban, Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Tourism KZN, Durban Tourism, Dube TradePort, Trade and Investment KZN and others to ensure that the airport is always ready to welcome tourists, business delegations and conference delegates on a daily basis.
FINALISTS
Transnet Port Terminals
Transnet Port Terminals’ vision and mission is to be a focused freight transport company, delivering integrated, efficient, safe, reliable and cost-effective services to promote economic growth in KZN and the rest of South Africa. Within the KZN region, Transnet Port Terminals operates terminals in the ports of Durban and Richards Bay.
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)
MSC is a world leader in global container shipping and a company that prides itself on offering global service with local knowledge. The company has access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport resources which stretches across the globe. Its huge investment in people sets the company unparalleled in offering excellent and flexible customer service which is the company’s ethos – which means having total confidence in the quality of service you will receive.
Richards Bay Coal Terminal
Richards Bay Coal Terminal is one of the leading coal export terminals in the world. RBCT celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2016. This export coal terminal has grown into an advanced 24-hour operation that to date has moved over two-billion tons of coal.