What is Shipping?
Shipping is the physical moving of goods from one point to another, such as the moving of merchandise from the warehouse to the customer.
The shipping process follows the manufacture and packing of goods and will be controlled by a shipping or logistics company.
Top Shipping Companies In South Africa
- MEDITERRANEAN SHIPPING COMPANY
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global business engaged in the shipping and logistics sector. Present in 155 countries, MSC facilitates international trade between the world’s major economies, and among emerging markets across all continents.
Founded in 1970 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, since 1978, MSC is a privately-owned organization driven by the Aponte family. A world leader in container shipping, MSC has evolved from a one-vessel operation into a globally-respected business with a fleet of 570 vessels and more than 100,000 staff.
MSC delivers goods and services to local communities, customers, and international business partners. With access to an integrated global network of road, rail, and sea transport resources, the company prides itself on delivering global service with local knowledge.
Contact no:+27 31 360 7911
Address: M S C House, 54 Dr. Langalibalele Dube St, South Beach, Durban, 4001, South Africa
2. GMA Logistics (Pty) Ltd
The advent of globalization has dramatically accelerated the pace at which international business is conducted.
With this momentum has come a corresponding call on service operations and technology to meet tomorrow’s international trading demands today.
Identifying this demand in the shipping, freight forwarding, customs clearing, warehousing, transport, and distribution sectors – and appreciating the challenges these demands present – GMA Logistics (Pty) Ltd. has established a wholly South African-owned black-empowered enterprise that offers customers the care, capacity, and capability to successfully deliver the goods personally and professionally.
Contact no:27 41 486 1404
3. South African National Shipping Lines
Contact no:: +27 21 559 7128
4. Diamond Shipping Services Pty Ltd.,
Diamond Shipping Services is a shipping agent in South Africa, providing ships agency and logistics services across various ports.
Since 1997, we have been a part of the local and international shipping landscape helping customers and principals add value to their business and assisting with their shipping, freight, and logistics requirements.
While our core competency is in ships agency service, we have extended our areas of operation to include allied activities related to shipping and logistics.
Whether you are a ship owner, ship operator, exporter, importer, shipping line, freight forwarder or in any way connected to the shipping and freight industry, we have a service option to assist you.
Contact no:: +27 21 419 2734
5,Turners Shipping – Durban
Contact no: +27 31 368 8000
Address: 37 Margaret Mncadi Ave, Durban Central, Durban, 4001, South Africa
6. Africa Marine Ships Agency
Africamarine Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd is an independent, South African, registered shipping and freight services company, represented nationally from our offices in Cape Town.
Africamarine is also proud to be the appointed representative and South African agent of Samudera Shipping Line, Hong Kong.
Complying with all facets of the Labour Relations, Employee Equity, Black Economic Empowerment, and Occupational Health and Safety Acts, our employment policy is to employ previously disadvantaged persons with the relevant skills and experience.
We follow fair labor principles and conform to good business practices, ethics, and corporate governance.
Together with our well-trained and dedicated staff, we guarantee a professional, cost effective, and efficient service delivery.
Contact no: +27 21 510 0370
7.MorganCargo AIR AND SEA FREIGHT LOGISTICS
Morgan Cargo offers logistic solutions to a wide variety of internationally based clients. The organization has been branded an efficient wholesaler of cargo space, offering products and services to agents and exporters/importers alike.
Established in 1993, we currently employ more than 500 staff in South Africa. In 2000 we changed the Core Airfreight focus to include Ocean Freight service delivery.
Starting off as a specialist perishable cargo agent, Morgan Cargo has diversified its service offering and operational base to include numerous other commodities in a variety of industries. The dynamic growth of the organization enabled it to attract clients who recognized the strategic importance and advantages of partnering with a player of this magnitude.
Contact no: +27 21 934 6950
What is the richest transport company in South Africa?
Transnet
Transnet is the biggest transportation company in South Africa. It is a public-owned company that generates profits for the government while promoting industrial growth and lowering operating costs for businesses. Transnet’s head office is in Johannesburg, South Africa.