The objects of this Act are to—
| (a) | promote the development of an effective and productive South African ports industry that is capable of contributing to the economic growth and development of our country; |
| (b) | establish appropriate institutional arrangements to support the governance of ports; |
| (c) | promote and improve efficiency and performance in the management and operation of ports; |
| (d) | enhance transparency in the management of ports; |
| (e) | strengthen the State’s capacity to— |
| (i) | separate operations from the landlord function within ports; |
| (ii) | encourage employee participation, in order to motivate management and workers; |
| (iii) | facilitate the development of technology, information systems and managerial expertise through private sector involvement and participation; and |
| (f) | promote the development of an integrated regional production and distribution system in support of government’s policies. |
