Bitumen Importation into South Africa by Rubis Asphalt Overview
"Explore how Rubis Asphalt facilitates the importation of bitumen into South Africa, offering sourcing, distribution, and operational insights. Learn about their strategic partnerships, infrastructure, and commitment to the local market."
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Importation of Bitumen into Importation of Bitumen into South Africa South Africa Rubis Asphalt South Africa
Contents Contents Rubis Asphalt - Overview South African Operations Sourcing and Importation of Bitumen Current SA Landscape 2023 and beyond
Rubis Asphalt Overview Rubis Asphalt Overview Part of Rubis Energie Listed on Paris Stock Exchange Over 20 years experience of distributing bituminous products in Africa Head Office in Dubai with 8 dedicated operations in Africa supplying into 20 countries directly and indirectly. We own our own fleet of vessels including 2 largest bitumen carriers in the world We are Your Trusted Bitumen Partner
South African Operations South African Operations Able to offer terminal and ship to truck operations in Cape Town and Durban Terminal in Port Cape Town via FFS 2 tanks 4789m3 Ship to truck offering in Durban. Own dedicated gantry. Recent signing of long term lease with FFS Tank Terminals for 7500m3 terminal development in Durban. Ready in Q4 2023. Can supply various grades of SANS spec product. Able to supply SA every 45 60 days subject to demand.
Sourcing and Importation of Bitumen Sourcing and Importation of Bitumen Able to source bitumen in Europe, Asia and USA. Supply agreements with reputable refineries. Pen Grade bitumen meets all international specs including SANS 4001:BT1 Product for SA from European sources Greece, Turkey, Italy and Spain. Access to Performance Grade spec product when implemented in SA
Sourcing and Importation of Bitumen Sourcing and Importation of Bitumen Min of 2 months lead time required to import cargo to SA. Quantities and grades need to be nominated to supply refinery 1 month prior to loading. 1 month to move from break bulk terminal to SA. Planning and accurate forecasting needed for both customers and supplier. Challenge Uncertainty of future demand Local, Provincial and National
Sourcing and Importation of Bitumen Sourcing and Importation of Bitumen Sabita have importation guidelines. Essential that all importers adhere to these protocols Rubis ensure we get load port samples as well as samples at offloading point. Rubis committed to SA bitumen market and what requirements. We want to work with Sabita, market players as well as all local, provincial and national bodies. Market will need to become more reliant on imported bitumen.
Current SA Landscape Current SA Landscape 2022 Bitumen Consumption estimate to be approx. 260 000MT Made up of local supply ex Natref and various import sources Majority of imports through Durban 56KT of 84KT SA market still adapting to import process and sensitive to changes of supplier sources. Market requires samples to be sent in advance for sign off before committing to volumes off vessel.
2023 and Beyond 2023 and Beyond Conservative outlook for 2023. Not yet back to pre Covid levels 2023 Volume projection 270 000MT to 274 000MT Local supply still ex Natref only. Astron due to restart but no bitumen Rubis committed to SA bitumen market via long term FFS lease. Commission of phase 1 at FFS in Durban due Q4 2023. Opportunities available in phase 2
Contact Info Contact Info Mark Simonsen 082 465 9461 m.simonsen@rubisasphalt.co.za Thank You
