The Port of East London is South Africa’s only remaining river port and is situated at the mouth of the Buffalo River in the East Cape Province.
The original name was Port Rex. At Longitude 27º 55′ E and Latitude 33º 1′ S the general cargo port has good rail and road connections with the hinterland (Free State and Gauteng) and north and southwest to KZN and Port Elizabeth respectively.

East London port operates from 06h00 to 22h00 for marine services. On request 24 hour service is available. Port office hours are between 08h00 and 16h00 Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).
The port boasts the largest export grain elevator in South Africa, which has recently been converted to handle imports in addition to exports.