What makes construction logistics different.
Project timelines are fixed
Construction projects run to a programme. When materials arrive late, the entire project shifts — and liquidated damages start accruing. Logistics has to align to the construction schedule, not the other way around.
Oversized and heavy machinery
Tower cranes, excavators, pre-fabricated structural steel — construction equipment is rarely standard freight. Project cargo capability, abnormal load permits and heavy lift handling are essential.
Phased delivery requirements
Site doesn't need everything on day one. A construction project needs materials delivered in sequence — foundation materials first, structural elements next, fit-out last. Bonded warehousing bridges the gaps.
Multi-origin supply chains
Structural steel from China, specialist fittings from Germany, building systems from the UK — coordinating multiple origins to a single construction programme requires active management, not just tracking.
Logistics built around the construction programme.
Project logistics planning
We align import schedules to your construction programme. Each delivery phased to site readiness, with enough buffer to absorb minor construction delays without creating logistics crises.
Project cargo and abnormal loads
Cranes, excavators, pre-cast elements and oversized structural components handled through our project freight network. Abnormal load permits, route surveys and escort vehicles arranged.
Bonded warehousing
Goods arriving ahead of when the site is ready stored in a customs-bonded warehouse. Duty deferred until goods are needed — preserving cash flow on large capital imports.
Building materials classification
Steel, glass, cement additives, electrical systems and specialist building materials classified correctly for import. Anti-dumping duties on certain steel products from China checked on every entry.
Multi-modal for large equipment
Ocean freight for the bulk of equipment, air freight for critical path items that can't wait, road freight for site delivery. We manage the mode mix against the project timeline.
Site delivery coordination
Delivery to construction sites — urban CBDs, remote infrastructure projects, township developments — requires coordination that goes beyond port clearance. We manage site access, offloading arrangements and delivery timing.
Regulatory requirements for construction imports.
Imported building materials subject to compulsory national standards — electrical cable, PPE, certain steel grades — require NRCS letters of authority. Identified and applied for before goods ship.
Anti-dumping duties apply to certain categories of steel and building materials imported from specific origins. We check every entry against current anti-dumping schedules.
Capital equipment used in large construction projects may qualify for ITAC import permits and duty rebates. Identified at project planning stage, not after equipment arrives.
SANRAL and provincial road authority permits for oversize and overweight loads. Route surveys, escort vehicle arrangements and time-of-travel restrictions managed as part of every project cargo movement.
We plan to your programme, not our convenience.
Construction projects don't have flexible end dates. We understand that a logistics delay doesn't just inconvenience the project manager — it moves the completion date and triggers penalties. We plan accordingly.
Talk to us about your projectProgramme integration
We work from your construction programme. Each material delivery phased to site readiness with buffer built in for the inevitable minor delays.
Anti-dumping checks on steel
Steel imports from China carry anti-dumping duties. We check every entry against current schedules — a missed anti-dumping duty is a significant cost on large structural orders.
Bonded warehousing as standard
Materials arriving ahead of schedule stored duty-deferred. Preserves cash flow and keeps the site from being overwhelmed with materials it can't yet use.
Services we use for construction projects.
Ocean Freight
FCL for bulk building materials. Breakbulk and project cargo for oversized structural elements.
Customs Clearance
Anti-dumping checks on steel, NRCS compliance for building materials and capital equipment rebates.
Road Freight
Site delivery, abnormal loads and cross-border movements for regional infrastructure projects.
Let's talk about your construction logistics.
Share your project programme, key material categories and delivery milestones. We'll build a logistics plan that maps to your construction schedule.