± 10,000m² Site in Canelands Industrial Area, Verulam
This vacant site comprising 10,000 square meters of strategically positioned land, located in the high-demand Canelands Industrial Precinct, Verulam, within close proximity to the King Shaka International Airport, the Shoprite Distribution Centre, and the Sophie Industrial Park.
This prime property offers exceptional accessibility, development flexibility, and future growth potential in one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most sought-after industrial corridors.
Key Features:
• Size: 10,000 square meters (1 hectare) of level land, ready for development.
• Proximity:
o 5 km from King Shaka International Airport
o 1.5 km from Shoprite Distribution Centre (Canelands)
o Immediate access to R102, N2 Freeway, and Dube TradePort SEZ
• Surrounding Industrial Parks: Adjacent to and influenced by the growth of Sophie Industrial Park and other logistics-driven developments in the area.
Locality and Area Description:
The property is located in the thriving Canelands Industrial node, an area that has experienced significant growth due to its strategic positioning along major transportation arteries and its proximity to Durban’s main logistics and freight infrastructure.
This corridor has attracted large national and multinational occupiers in retail distribution, construction materials, logistics, manufacturing, and value-added warehousing—driven primarily by the accessibility to the airport, the Port of Durban, and the Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ).
The area is well-planned, with broad road networks, industrial-grade utilities, and a diverse tenant mix, creating a vibrant and stable industrial community. The presence of Shoprite’s state-of-the-art distribution facility nearby has further catalyzed demand for industrial properties in the vicinity.
Accessibility:
• Road: Immediate access to the R102 and N2 highway, facilitating seamless connections to Durban Port, Richards Bay, and greater KwaZulu-Natal.
• Air: Just 5km from King Shaka International Airport, ideal for businesses involved in time-sensitive logistics and airfreight.
• Sea: Approximately 30 minutes to Durban Harbour, South Africa’s busiest and largest port.
This combination of road, air, and sea access makes the site a logistics and distribution powerhouse.
Potential Uses:
The property’s strategic location and zoning allow for a wide array of potential industrial and commercial uses with special consents and approvals from the Municipality.
• Logistics Warehousing & Distribution Centres
• Freight Forwarding & Air Cargo Services
• Light to Medium Manufacturing
• Construction Materials Storage & Processing
• Vehicle Storage & Transport Yards
• Container Handling & Depot Facilities
• Cold Storage and Food Distribution
The property's size and flexibility make it equally suitable for a single-user owner-occupier, a multi-tenant industrial complex, or a logistics yard, depending on market requirements.
Investment Highlights:
• Strategic airport-related location ideal for businesses tied to the King Shaka airfreight and logistics hub.
• Proximity to national tenants such as Shoprite and Métier Cement, providing additional demand drivers.
• Potential to capitalise on the area's rapid growth and infrastructure upgrades linked to the Dube TradePort and SEZ initiatives.
• Excellent branding and visibility for businesses seeking to position themselves along KwaZulu-Natal’s key logistics route.
Conclusion:
This 10,000m² property offers a rare combination of location, flexibility, and accessibility in one of KwaZulu-Natal’s most strategic industrial growth corridors. With the King Shaka International Airport, major logistics hubs, and successful industrial parks like Sophie Industrial Park nearby, this property is poised to meet the needs of modern industrial users or savvy investors seeking to benefit from the region’s accelerating economic activity.
