BEST TERMINALS

THE GOLD STANDARD OF BULK LOGISTICS.

A next-generation, 100% compliant manganese handling hub in the Coega SEZ.
The new pulse of South African exports.

Strategic Overview.

The manganese logistics sector is undergoing a structural shift. Traditional open-yard facilities are facing unprecedented regulatory enforcement and environmental pressure.

BEST TERMINALS is the definitive response. Located within the Coega SEZ, we provide a fully enclosed, dust-controlled hub designed for long-term operational certainty.

  • Purpose-built, SEZ-based infrastructure
  • 100% enclosed, dust-controlled handling
  • Scalable multi-user export platform
Before and After Compliance

A STRUCTURAL SHIFT IN COMMODITY LOGISTICS.

The manganese sector in Nelson Mandela Bay is reaching a regulatory breaking point. We are the solution to a widening infrastructure gap.

Elysium Logistics
The Industry Challenge

Current non-compliant facilities face terminal risks:

  • Aggressive Regulatory Enforcement
  • Rigid Zoning Restrictions
  • Environmental Compliance Pressures
The Best Terminals Solution

A purpose-built, future-ready logistics platform:

  • Purpose-built, SEZ-based Infrastructure
  • 100% Enclosed & Dust-Controlled
  • Scalable Multi-User Architecture
Strategic Intent

PROJECT VISION

To establish the leading compliant manganese logistics hub in Southern Africa — enabling efficient export, supporting emerging miners, and setting a new standard for environmental and operational performance.


INTEGRATED FACILITY PLATFORM

BEST TERMINALS is engineered as a multi-phase industrial ecosystem designed for rapid scaling.

PHASE 01

CORE DEVELOPMENT

  • Enclosed Warehouse Infrastructure
  • Initial Throughput: 1M Tons P/A
PHASE 02

CAPACITY EXPANSION

  • 10,000 m² Expansion Warehouse
  • Multi-user Storage Bays
  • Increased Throughput
PHASE 03

FULL PLATFORM

  • 3M Tons P/A Capacity
  • Integrated Logistics Flow
PHASE 04

RAIL INTEGRATION

  • Transnet Freight Rail Siding
  • Bulk Consolidation Efficiency
Efficiency at Scale

OPERATIONAL MODEL

BEST TERMINALS operates as a high-velocity, multi-user bulk handling hub, providing end-to-end logistics integrity.

01

Storage & Handling

Climate-controlled, enclosed manganese storage solutions.

02

Vessel Logistics

Precision loading and offloading at the Port of Ngqura.

03

Customs & Port

Seamless regulatory coordination and clearing services.

04

Stock Intelligence

Real-time stock control, monitoring, and reporting.

05

Integrated Transit

Optimized road logistics with future-ready Transnet rail integration.

COMMERCIAL MODEL

The model delivers strong operating leverage and scalable revenue as volumes increase.

Handling Fee R270 per ton
Net Margin R136.50 per ton
Annual Throughput 3M Tons Max
Investment & Returns

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE.

A high-yield infrastructure asset characterized by rapid payback and long-term cash flow stability.

Capital Expenditure

2026
Initial Investment R85M
2027-28
Expansion Capex R110M
2030
Rail Integration R50M

Projected Performance

Target ROI 850% – 1,100%
2028 Payback Period
~R392M Annual Profit (Stabilised)
~R1.3B Cumulative Cash Flow (2031)
Ecosystem Synergy

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT.

BEST TERMINALS integrates directly into the Elysium ecosystem, leveraging cross-sector capabilities to drive operational superiority.

IMVELO Motors

IMVELO MOTORS

Dedicated logistics fleet integration and industrial manufacturing synergy.

Elysium Biofuels

ELYSIUM BIOFUELS

Future-ready green fuel integration for low-carbon supply chain operations.

Mooney Logistics

MOONEY LOGISTICS

Global distribution capability and high-velocity aviation logistics support.

Infrastructure Platforms

INFRASTRUCTURE

Broad-scale industrial expansion and specialized asset management platforms.

Community Alignment

OUR COMMITMENT
TO IMPACT.

Active Dust-Controlled Warehouse

“Building a legacy of mutual prosperity.”

BEST TERMINALS is committed to a sustainable operational footprint that prioritizes the environmental and economic health of the Motherwell Township.

70–80%

LOCAL EMPLOYMENT

Motherwell Township recruitment priority for operational staffing loop.

2–3%

PROFIT REINVESTMENT

Direct community infrastructure, sports, and education initiatives.

  • Dust-Controlled Enclosed Operations
  • Reduced Environmental Footprint (Tier-1 Compliance)
  • Youth Employment & Skills Development
Corporate Governance

INVESTMENT STRUCTURE.

Elysium Management Company acts as the lead investor and strategic sponsor, establishing the project through a dedicated Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to ensure long-term industrial scaling.

Equity Split

70% ELYSIUM
Lead Investor
30% BEST
Operating Partner

Strategic Outcomes

  • Capital Discipline. Rigorous SPV-level financial oversight.
  • Execution Capability. Proven industrial deployment track record.
  • Industrial Scaling. Vertically integrated growth roadmap.
Final Synthesis

STRATEGIC SIGNIFICANCE.

BEST TERMINALS is more than a logistics facility. It is a sovereign-grade infrastructure response to a global commodity demand.

National Export Enabler

Positioning South Africa as the primary global gateway for manganese supply chain integrity.

Industrial Upgrade

A compliance-driven evolution that sets the new environmental standard for the Coega SEZ.

Scalable Platform

An infrastructure foundation designed to grow in lockstep with the region’s mineral wealth.

High-Yield Asset

An institutional-grade investment providing significant ROI and long-term capital stability.