The Role of Land Use Planning in Influencing the Placement of Logistics Firms near the Port of Cape Town, South Africa

The institutional frameworks in maritime services and logistics functions, particularly in emerging markets like South Africa, are ever changing and need to be studied further. The study responds to the research gap in understanding the ever-changing economic activity in the port-city interface. The study aimed to analysethe role of land-useplanning and regulatory frameworks in influencing the location of logistics firms in the vicinity of the Port of Cape Town, South Africa. The study conducted content analysis of the zoning and applicable municipal spatial and management strategies. The results show that there is a land-use planning and regulatory framework creating a conducive environment for logistics operations, and this can be improved by implementing port-centric logistics clusters purposefully. The research concludes that there is an opportunity for strategic concentration of logistics firms in Paarden Eiland to enhance operational efficiencies through shared resources. The study recommends adaptive approaches that consider the impact of the growth and transformation of logistics and supply chain management and the operational strategies of logistics firms through effective land-use planning and port development to improve the interrelationships between port-centric cluster development and urban and regional planning in the City of Cape Town.