Where we move cargo from.
Established carrier relationships and direct sailings on South Africa's highest-volume import corridors.
China
Shanghai · Ningbo · Qingdao · Shenzhen · Guangzhou
Our highest-volume lane. Weekly FCL sailings with top-tier carrier relationships.
Europe
Rotterdam · Hamburg · Antwerp · Felixstowe · Genoa
Strong on industrial equipment, chemicals and specialist goods. Direct and transhipment options.
Americas
Houston · Los Angeles · Santos · Baltimore · New York
Cross-trades and direct services. We manage the complexity of multi-stop routings.
Middle East & India
Jebel Ali · Nhava Sheva · Mundra · Karachi
Fast transit times to Durban. Strong groupage options for smaller volumes.
FCL or LCL — we'll tell you which makes sense.
The right mode depends on your volume, cadence and product type. We'll give you an honest recommendation, not just the option that suits us.
FCL — Full Container Load
Your cargo fills the entire container. Best for volumes above 15–20 CBM or where product segregation matters. Lowest per-unit cost at scale.
- ✓Exclusive container — no shared risk with other shippers
- ✓Faster transit — no consolidation delays at origin
- ✓20ft (≈25 CBM) and 40ft (≈60 CBM) standard options
- ✓High Cube for oversized or lightweight palletised goods
- ✓Reefer containers available for temperature-sensitive cargo
LCL — Less than Container Load
Your cargo shares a container with other shippers. Right for volumes under 15 CBM where waiting to fill a full box isn't commercially viable.
- ✓Pay only for the cubic metres and weight you ship
- ✓Weekly consolidation departures from major origins
- ✓Ideal for samples, spares and smaller replenishment orders
- ✓Full tracking visibility even within a shared container
- ✓Deconsolidation at destination handled by our team
What we manage on every ocean shipment.
From the moment we book space on a vessel to the moment your goods are cleared and released at the South African port of entry.
Carrier booking & space
We negotiate rates and secure confirmed space on sailing schedules that match your timeline — not just the cheapest option.
Origin-side documentation
Commercial invoice checks, packing list review, Bill of Lading instructions issued to the carrier. Nothing released until it's correct.
Bill of Lading management
Original or telex release, negotiated or straight. We manage the paperwork chain so your cargo isn't held up at destination waiting for docs.
Port of discharge liaison
We work directly with terminals at Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha. Container release, stack dates, and port timing managed proactively.
Demurrage & detention prevention
We track free-day windows from day one. You won't get a bill for sitting in the port if we can do anything about it.
Seamless customs handoff
Ocean freight handled in-house means the customs team gets documentation before the vessel arrives. No lost time between clearance steps.
We work the ports that matter for your business.
Terminal relationships and ground-level knowledge at every major South African container port.
Durban (Port of Durban)
South Africa's busiest container terminal. Handles the majority of our import volumes across all trade lanes.
Cape Town
Key port for Western Cape-based clients and for transhipment to sub-Saharan Africa.
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
Important for automotive components and Eastern Cape manufacturing clients.
Richards Bay
Specialist port for bulk commodity imports and oversized industrial equipment.
Ocean freight that doesn't surprise you.
Most ocean freight problems aren't shipping problems — they're communication problems. Our team sends you proactive updates at every milestone, not just when something goes wrong.
Talk to our freight teamRate transparency
You see the ocean freight rate, origin charges, destination handling and our fee — itemised. No bundled quotes that hide margin.
Demurrage prevention
We track free days and container availability from ETA minus 7. You won't get a surprise demurrage invoice if we can prevent it.
Customs integrated
Because we also clear the goods, customs gets documents before the vessel berths. Faster release, fewer delays.
Ocean freight is one part of the chain.
Customs Clearance
SARS-compliant clearance, HS codes, duty optimisation and Bills of Entry — handled in-house by the same team.
Imports Management
Supplier coordination, advance payment notifications and SARB compliance from the origin side.
Full-Service Logistics
Ocean freight, customs and imports bundled under one account manager, one contract, one bill.
Tell us what you're shipping and from where.
Share your origin port, cargo type and rough volume. We'll come back with a transparent, line-by-line rate — usually within one business day.