What Value Logistics does

Value Logistics is a privately held South African integrated supply chain platform founded in 1981 by Steven Gottschalk and headquartered in Elandsfontein, Johannesburg. The company operates more than 507,000 m² of warehousing across four national superhubs (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Gqeberha), a fleet of over 4,600 vehicles and forklifts, and a clearing and forwarding network spanning 600+ offices in 190 countries. It employs 5,550+ people and serves enterprise clients in pharmaceutical, FMCG, consumer electronics, and chemical/hazardous goods sectors, alongside a convenience retail network of 6,000+ customers reached through its Key Distributors division.

The platform is built on integrated Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Transport Management Systems (TMS), EDI interfaces, barcode scanning, real-time GPS fleet tracking and a custom mobile platform for field sales order capture. Regulated capabilities include licensed pharmaceutical warehousing for Schedule 0-6 medicines (ISO 9001 and ISO 13485), dangerous goods and chemical logistics (ISO 45001 and SQAS), and TAPA-certified facilities. Value Materials Handling is the sole distributor for STILL in South Africa and other African countries, extending the platform into materials handling equipment and warehouse automation.

Revenue is generated through six primary streams: managed services for integrated supply chain management and regulated warehousing; transaction-based clearing and forwarding and convenience retail distribution; and vehicle rental structures ranging from daily rentals to multi-year full maintenance leases (FML). The go-to-market combines enterprise direct sales, an inside sales operation via customer portal and contact forms, and a channel partner model through Key Distributors. Growth has historically been driven by a sustained acquisition program since 2000 — Fleet Rent, Rent-a-Bakkie, Freightpak, Core Logistics, Rennie Technology Logistics, R&C Express and Key Distributors — alongside organic expansion of infrastructure, cross-border services into BLNE countries, and the establishment of a Hong Kong office for Asian sourcing support.

Name

Value Logistics

Legal name

Value Logistics

Website

https://value.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Value Logistics is a privately held South African integrated supply chain platform operating 507,000+ m² of warehousing across four national superhubs, a 4,600+ vehicle fleet, and a global clearing and forwarding network, serving enterprise clients in pharmaceutical, FMCG, consumer electronics, chemical and convenience retail sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Warehousing and Storage (493), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Industrial Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423840)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Container Stuffing/Unstuffing & Depot-Based Value-Added Services (TLALAJAM), Truck & Trailer Parking/Storage Yards (TLALAKAB)

Keywords

• Integrated supply chain
• Warehousing distribution services
• Clearing forwarding logistics
• Fleet rental leasing
• Third-party logistics provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Integrated Supply Chain Management (3PL/4PL): Full-stack logistics services encompassing warehousing, inventory management, order fulfilment, distribution, and transportation under a single accountable partner. Revenue is generated through structured service contracts tailored to client volumes and operational requirements.
2. Warehousing & Storage: Warehousing across 507,000+ m² of operating space including general, pharmaceutical, dangerous goods, and bonded warehousing. Revenue generated through square metre/storage fees, handling fees, and inventory management charges.
3. Fleet & Transport Rental: Vehicle rental and dedicated transport solutions ranging from light delivery vehicles to heavy-duty truck tractors and trailer combinations. Flexible rental structures include daily, weekly, monthly and full maintenance lease (FML) options, providing capital-light fleet access to businesses.
4. Clearing & Forwarding Services: Customs clearing and international freight forwarding through a global network of over 600 forwarding agents in 190 countries, offering door-to-door import/export services. Revenue generated through transaction fees, freight charges, and landed cost services.
5. Convenience Retail Distribution (Key Distributors): FMCG distribution to forecourts, convenience retailers, wholesalers, and spaza shops through a structured national network. Servicing more than 6,000 customers nationally via field sales and distribution.
6. Specialised Chemical & Pharmaceutical Logistics: Regulated warehousing and distribution for chemical, hazardous, and pharmaceutical products under strict compliance frameworks including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, ISO 45001 and SQAS standards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Value Logistics provides integrated supply chain solutions including more than 507,000 m² of warehousing across four national superhubs, national distribution serving 71,000+ delivery points, a 4,600+ vehicle transport fleet under flexible rental and full maintenance lease structures, and door-to-door clearing and forwarding services through a 600+ agent network in 190 countries. The company also operates regulated chemical and pharmaceutical logistics, convenience retail distribution through its Key Distributors division (>6,000 customers), STILL-brand materials handling equipment distribution, and cross-border logistics into Southern Africa under a single accountable platform.

Product overview

Value Logistics operates as an integrated supply chain platform combining multiple service offerings: Value Warehousing (507,000+ m² across 4 superhubs), Value Distribution (national network with 71,000+ delivery points), Value Transportation (scalable fleet with 4,600+ vehicles), Value Clearing & Forwarding (600+ agent network in 190 countries), Value Express (time-critical deliveries), Value Chemical Logistics (hazardous goods handling), Value Crossborder (Southern Africa cross-border), Key Distributors (convenience/FMCG with 6,000+ customers), Value Truck Rental (vehicle rental/FML), Value Dedicated Distribution (client-specific solutions), and Value Materials Handling (STILL equipment distributor). The platform is built around integrated WMS/TMS systems providing real-time visibility, EDI interfaces for ERP connectivity, and barcode scanning for inventory accuracy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Key Distributors: Convenience retail distribution supporting forecourts and convenience retailers across South Africa, servicing more than 6,000 customers nationally.
• Value Clearing and Forwarding
• Value Warehousing
• Value Truck Rental
• Value Chemical Logistics
• Value Materials Handling
• Value Express
• Value Crossborder
• Value Dedicated Distribution

Products and services

• Value Warehousing Integrated warehousing and inventory management solutions across more than 507,000 m² of operating space, supported by four national superhubs in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Gqeberha, including pharmaceutical warehousing (Schedule 0-6 medicines and medical devices), dangerous goods / chemical warehousing and bonded warehousing for South African and global brands.
• Value Distribution National distribution across South Africa and Southern Africa through a structured distribution network connecting warehouses, distribution centres, retailers and 71,000+ delivery points, supporting multiple delivery models from high-volume retail distribution to specialised home deliveries and cross-border movement.
• Value Transportation Scalable fleet solutions offering light delivery vehicles, panel vans, drop side trucks, curtain side trucks, pantech vehicles, truck tractors and trailer combinations on daily, weekly, monthly and full maintenance lease (FML) options for South African businesses.
• Value Clearing & Forwarding Door-to-door clearing and forwarding services through a global network of over 600 forwarding agents in 190 countries, including customs clearing, tariff consulting, full status reporting and landed costing for import and export customers.
• Value Express Express and time-critical delivery service using a flexible fleet designed for larger, heavier, high-value or fully assembled products that require specialised handling beyond standard courier capabilities.
• Key Distributors Convenience retail distribution supporting forecourts, wholesalers, independent retailers and spaza shops across South Africa, servicing more than 6,000 customers nationally through a structured FMCG distribution network and field sales capability with line-by-line mobile order capture.
• Value Crossborder Cross-border logistics specialising in the distribution and storage of goods across African borders into Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and Eswatini via consolidated or dedicated road freight services.
• Value Chemical Logistics Chemical and regulated warehousing and distribution under strict compliance frameworks for hazardous chemicals and dangerous goods, operating a DG-compliant fleet with trained and accredited drivers (ISO 45001 and SQAS certified).
• Value Truck Rental Commercial vehicle rental from light delivery vehicles through to heavy-duty trucks, including refrigerated truck rental and film/production truck rental, available on flexible daily, weekly and monthly rental structures.
• Value Dedicated Distribution Dedicated distribution solutions operated from client premises with on-site Value teams, fleet and systems, providing greater control, consistency and visibility for customers requiring embedded operations.
• Value Materials Handling Materials handling equipment distribution, acting as the sole distributor for the STILL brand in South Africa and other African countries, providing forklifts, reach trucks, tugger trains, electric ride-on pallets, Li-Ion battery technology and I-Go automation solutions for warehouse operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.99% inventory accuracy achieved for consumer electronics manufacturer
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TWIG (South American Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational forwarding partnership providing representation and logistics services across South American markets, strengthening Value Logistics' global forwarding network for import and export operations.
• Gebrüder WeisscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean, North American and Asian operations partnership providing global forwarding coverage and enabling door-to-door import/export services to and from these regions.
• Heppner Transport & LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with French-headquartered logistics provider strengthening European trade lane coverage and international forwarding capabilities for Value Logistics clients.
• TransnetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure development partnership for the development of rail between Durban and Johannesburg. Cato Ridge was identified as a strategic inland port, with Transnet piloting the development and Value Logistics establishing a depot near the terminal.
• STILL GermanycoreTechnology or IntegrationValue Materials Handling is the sole distributor for the STILL brand in South Africa and other African countries. Partnership includes distribution of warehouse equipment including electric ride-on pallets, reach trucks, tugger trains, and automated solutions (I-Go system).
• Hearts of HopeminorOthersNon-Profit Organisation (NPO/NPC) caring for orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children in Wendywood, Johannesburg. Value Logistics supports through social responsibility programme, focusing on education and child welfare.
• Seeds of AfricaminorOthersNon-profit organisation focused on enterprise and supplier development and early childhood development in previously disadvantaged communities. Supported through Value's Adopt-a-Crèche initiative.
• Peninsula Feeding AssociationminorOthersNon-profit addressing hunger in young learners at schools and orphan/vulnerable children centres across the Western Province, supported through Value's social responsibility programme.
• Khanyisela ProjectminorOthersEducation and development initiative serving over 650 preschool children in the amaZizi community (Northern Drakensberg, KwaZulu-Natal). Value supports teacher training, infrastructure upgrades, educational resources, and nutrition programmes.
• EmployAbility-VulindlelaminorOthersOrganisation placing people with disabilities into meaningful employment. Value Logistics partners through Khulisani on an agricultural training programme and water catchment project supporting unemployed community members.
• Farm2YouminorOthersAgricultural and nutrition initiative delivering daily nutrition support (maas) to Corrie Lynn Primary School. Partnership with EmployAbility supporting school nutrition and community development.
• Action in IsolationminorOthersPartner in identifying and supporting Crystal Springs Crèche (Emqashweni) as a 2021 SED beneficiary, providing nutrition and support to children from a poor farming community.
• South African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry membership body. Value Logistics' Clearing & Forwarding division is a member, ensuring up-to-date information on global trade requirements and the ability to adapt and advise clients on regulatory changes.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Imperial Logistics: One of South Africa's largest integrated logistics and supply chain operators (now owned by DP World). Direct competitor across contract logistics, freight, and distribution, serving similar enterprise and FMCG clients in the same geography.
• Bidvest Logistics: South African integrated logistics division of Bidvest Group offering warehousing, distribution, freight, and clearing & forwarding. Competes directly with Value in 3PL and contract logistics for enterprise and FMCG customers across South Africa.
• UTI South Africa: South African logistics provider specializing in road freight, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions across FMCG and industrial verticals. Directly comparable to Value's distribution and dedicated transport offerings.
• Super Group Logistics: South African logistics business of Super Group, offering contract logistics, freight, and supply chain solutions. Direct competitor in domestic distribution and warehousing for enterprise and FMCG clients in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain South Africa: Global 3PL incumbent operating warehousing, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions across South Africa and the continent. Overlaps with Value's integrated logistics, regulated (life sciences) warehousing, and freight forwarding offerings as part of a much wider global portfolio.
• DSV South Africa: Global transport and logistics provider with significant South African presence following the Schenker and Agility GIL integrations. Competes with Value on road freight, contract logistics, and clearing & forwarding for enterprise accounts.
• Maersk Logistics & Services South Africa: Global integrated logistics provider expanding end-to-end supply chain services in South Africa. Overlaps with Value on contract logistics, customs, and inland distribution for multinational clients.
• Kuehne+Nagel South Africa: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics incumbent with South African operations. Comparable to Value across customs/forwarding, contract logistics, and industry-specific (pharma/chem) solutions, though as part of a global portfolio rather than a SA-focused platform.

Regional players

• Onelogix: South African logistics group with warehousing, distribution, and freight operations. Comparable to Value in domestic supply chain execution and enterprise logistics, though with a smaller national superhub footprint.
• Laser Logistics: South African logistics operator focused on FMCG distribution, warehousing, and final-mile delivery. Comparable to Value's distribution and Key Distributors-style convenience retail offering in the same domestic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/valuelogistics

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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