Sea Freight

We operate through all major South African ports, with Transnet National Ports Authority facilities nationwide.

• Durban remains our busiest port.
• We have strategic partnerships to rail bulk cargo into Coega (Port of Ngqura) and Richards Bay.
• We hold a Transnet account in Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and East London to facilitate and manage container cargo dues in those ports.
   

In addition, we have access to regional ports for cross-border trade:

• Maputo and Beira for import and export of northbound cargo.
• Established corridor access into Zimbabwe and Mozambique, strengthening our regional logistics footprint.

We handle both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments.

FCL:
FCL is used when you need a full 20ft or 40ft container. This works well for industrial machinery, mining equipment, mineral exports and bulk cargo. Your goods stay sealed in one container from origin to destination.

LCL:
LCL is used when your cargo does not fill a full container. Your shipment is consolidated with other cargo in a shared container. This reduces cost while still moving by ocean freight.

We also manage:

• High cube containers
• Open top containers
• Flat rack containers
• Breakbulk cargo
• Out of gauge cargo
• Project cargo shipments

Choosing the right container type matters. It protects your goods and prevents delays at Durban Harbour.

We manage both import sea freight into Durban and export sea freight from South Africa.

Imports:
On imports, we coordinate with suppliers, check commercial invoices and packing lists, verify the Bill of Lading, review HS codes and prepare customs documentation before the vessel arrives. This reduces the risk of port delays, demurrage charges and customs penalties.

Exports:
On exports, we handle container bookings, cargo stuffing, export declarations, SAD500 processing, and compliance checks with SARS. For fresh produce, we assist with phytosanitary documentation and certificate of origin requirements.

Our sea freight services support cargo types such as:

• Pharmaceutical products (instead of latex)
• General containerized cargo
• Bulk commodities
• Project cargo

Sea freight is not just about putting cargo on a vessel. It is about planning properly, checking paperwork early and keeping control of the movement from port to final delivery.
If your business imports or exports through Durban, we provide structured ocean freight services that protect your timelines and your reputation.