The challenge identified by the management of the port was the fact that, according to existing legislation, the operations of the port will be managed by the private sector. The white paper on transport separated the regulator from the operator, and prohibited the National Ports Authority (NPA) from operating the ports. This would compromise the efficiency of the port, investment, growth and the contributions towards the advancement of the developmental goals of the state such as job creation and the support for local industries. The NPA requested the Committee to consider amending legislation in order to stop the privatisation of operations in ports. All stakeholders made a plea to the Committee to assist in ensuring that the NPA received a licence to operate the port.