The Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ), established in 1999 and 9 003 ha in extent,[1] is situated near Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa.
The Coega SEZ is a phased development around industry clusters with Custom Control Areas dedicated for export-oriented manufacturing for companies located in the zone.
Coega offers a platform for global exports by attracting foreign and local investment in manufacturing industries.
[3] The Coega SEZ was developed to attract investment from the automotive, agro-processing, chemicals, energy, general manufacturing, metals, and business process outsourcing.
[4] Between Coega SEZ and Ngqura Port is a 12-hectare laydown area designed to be a temporary storage site for abnormal cargo.