Outstanding Investment Opportunity: 10,000m² Light Industrial Property | Crewe Road & 131 Pendlebury Road, Mobeni Industrial, KwaZulu-Natal
Strategically located in the heart of one of Durban’s most prominent industrial nodes, this expansive 10,000m² light industrial property offers a rare combination of high utility, branding visibility, and long-term income potential. Zoned for light industrial use and boasting municipal approval for container depot or logistics-related activities, this property represents a prime opportunity for end users or astute investors.
Key Features:
• Land Size: 10,000 square meters
• Current Use: Concrete mixing plant (tenant in place)
• Lease Status: Lease valid until March 2026, generating stable rental income
• Site Composition: Approximately 65% of the site is concreted, facilitating heavy-duty vehicular access, equipment staging, or container storage
• Zoning: Light Industry
• Municipal Approval: Ideal for logistics yard or container depot operations
• Access: Dual access options from Crewe Road with wide road frontage for truck maneuverability
Locality Description:
Mobeni Industrial is an established industrial suburb in the southern basin of Durban, falling within the eThekwini Municipality. It enjoys close proximity to the Durban Port, which is the busiest container port in sub-Saharan Africa, and is within easy reach of major logistics routes including the M4, N2, and M7 highways. This accessibility makes Mobeni a preferred destination for warehousing, transport, shipping, and heavy-duty industrial activities.
The immediate area is surrounded by prominent industrial operations including logistics companies, manufacturing plants, and container depots, reinforcing the location’s identity as a high-demand industrial corridor. The strategic location provides seamless distribution capability both inland and along the coast.
Branding & Exposure:
Positioned on Crewe Road, the property benefits from excellent branding and signage exposure, offering long street frontage ideal for company livery. Given the high volume of commercial traffic through Mobeni Industrial, this provides an advantageous platform for businesses looking to enhance brand visibility and corporate presence within Durban’s industrial heartland.
Potential Uses:
Given the size, infrastructure, and municipal approvals, this property is ideal for:
• Logistics depot
• Container yard operations
• Transport & fleet parking
• Construction yard
• Industrial storage
• End-user occupation post lease expiry
The existing concrete surface covering over 65% of the site allows for high-mobility use without major additional capital expenditure.
Surrounding Area:
Mobeni’s industrial zone continues to attract significant infrastructure investment and development due to its proximity to the Port of Durban, Umbilo Rail Freight Terminal, and the South Durban Basin's planned logistics hub. Prominent neighbours include Imperial Logistics, BHL Logistics, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa, and various established manufacturing enterprises. The area is well-served by municipal services and benefits from consistent electricity, water supply, and ease of access to labour pools from surrounding suburbs such as Jacobs, Clairwood, Montclair, and Umlazi.
