Economic Regulation
In this Section
Review of the Tariff Methodology
The Ports Regulator is pleased to announce the commencement of the review of the Tariff Strategy.
The Strategy was initially developed in 2015/16 with a ten-year implementation horizon, and it has now reached the end of its ten-year cycle.
Over the last ten (10) years, significant strides have been made in aligning tariffs with the cost-based, user-pay principle and addressing cross-subsidisation within the tariff structure.
This Discussion Document provides an overview of implementation to date, as well as possible ways forward.
2026 Tariff Methodology discussion document
Port users and interested parties are invited to submit written comments in response to this Discussion Document.
Written submissions should be addressed to:
The Chief Executive Officer, Ports Regulator, Private Bag X54322, Durban, 4000 or
11th Floor, The Marine Building, 22 Dorothy Nyembe Street, Durban, 4001.
Contact person: Ms. Nonhlanhla Khumalo
E-mail: comments@portsregulator.org
All comments to be submitted by Friday, 04 December 2026
An invitation is hereby extended to port users and interested parties to attend public hearings on the Tariff Strategy and Tariff Methodology
| Region | Date & Time | Venue |
| Eastern Region | November 2026 09h00 – 14h00 |
Durban Venue: Hilton Hotel, Umhlanga |
| Western Region | November 2026 09h00 – 14h00 | Cape Town Venue: TBC |
| Central Region & Gauteng | November 2026 09h00 – 14h00 |
Virtual Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3439792841168687?p=Q1x7vXo6UZvLcL7TgY |
Registration is mandatory. Please register at
Ports Regulator – Tariff Strategy & Methodology Roadshow Registration Form – Fill out form
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