The Port of Durban has a total land and water area amounting to 1 854 hectares. The port is protected by the north and south breakwaters which are 335 m and 700 m long respectively. The water surface is 892 hectares at high tide and 679 hectares at low tide.

Since it's opening, the Port of Richards Bay has expanded rapidly with the establishment of one new berth every 2nd year on average, proudly fulfilling its aim of making it South Africa's leading port in terms of cargo volumes. The establishment of the port transformed a small fishing village into a dynamic industrial city. The port's hinterland comprises the northern KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng and the Mpumalanga regions.

Transnet Freight Rail is the largest division of Transnet. It is a world class heavy haul freight rail company that specialises in the transportation of freight.