Name

Multilog Solutions

Legal name

Multimodal Logistics Solution (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://multilog.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Freight Brokerage (Multimodal) (TLADAMAA), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Project cargo logistics
• Customs clearance services
• Warehousing and inventory management
• Stevedoring operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Gauteng

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from freight forwarding services including FCL, LCL, bulk and breakbulk shipping, air freight, customs clearance, and multi-modal transport management. Services are typically project-based or ongoing contracts with manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers.
2. Customs and Clearance Services: Customs advice, cross-border clearance, customs bond facilities, and compliance monitoring services
3. Stevedoring Services: Cargo handling at ports including licensed stevedoring operations, bagging, stowage, and specialized transport
4. Transport Engineering: Multi-modal transport, express transport, conventional transport, bulk transport, heavy package transport, and dangerous goods transport
5. Ship's Agency Services: Commercial and technical vessel management, supply and provisioning, offshore transfers, crew management
6. Warehousing and Inventory Management: Comprehensive warehousing services at Johannesburg facility with 5,000 sqm floor space, 9m ceiling height

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Multilog Solutions is a freight forwarding and project logistics provider offering import and export solutions for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of industrial and general cargo. Core services include FCL and LCL ocean freight through owned consolidation hubs in Antwerp, Johannesburg, Houston, and Shanghai, bulk and breakbulk shipping, air freight under IATA Cargo Agency Programme membership, customs clearance and bond facilities, licensed stevedoring, multi-modal transport engineering, ship's agency, and 5,000 sqm SAP-run warehousing in Johannesburg.

Product overview

Multilog is a freight forwarding and logistics company offering a unified platform of import and export solutions. The core offerings include Freight Forwarding (FCL, LCL, bulk/breakbulk via owned consolidation hubs in Antwerp, Johannesburg, Houston, and Shanghai), Air & Customs services (customs clearance, bond facilities, IATA affiliation), Stevedoring (licensed port cargo handling with bagging operations), Transport Engineering (multimodal, express, heavy haul, dangerous goods transport), Ships Agency (vessel management including their own MV ROKHY), and Warehousing & Inventory Management (5,000 sqm Johannesburg facility). Additional services include Project Cargo Logistics (charters, procurement, order management) and Marine Insurance. The company leverages SAP-run warehouses and tech-driven approaches for operational efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Comprehensive freight forwarding solutions including Full Container Load (FCL), Less than Container Load (LCL) via owned consolidation hubs in Antwerp, Johannesburg, Houston, and Shanghai, bulk and breakbulk shipments, customs advice, and cross-border clearance services for manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers of industrial and general cargo.
• Air & Customs Services Specialized customs services including customs clearance, customs bond facilities, monitoring of compliance commitments, and IATA Cargo Agency Programme membership for airfreight consignments for enterprise clients requiring cross-border clearance.
• Stevedoring Licensed stevedoring operations with comprehensive stowage for bagged goods, bulk goods, containers, and general goods; bagging operations using paper bags, palletizing, and big bags; and handling of oversized packages at ports.
• Transport Engineering Diverse transport solutions including multimodal transport, express transport, conventional transport, bulk transport, heavy package transport, and transport of dangerous goods for industrial cargo.
• Ships Agency Comprehensive vessel management including commercial and technical management for all vessel types including their own MV ROKHY, supply and provisioning, offshore transfer, crew reception, immigration support, and administrative support.
• Warehousing & Inventory Management State-of-the-art transit warehouse in Johannesburg with 5,000 square meters floor space, 9-meter ceiling height, 5-meter entrance height, three dock levellers, and modern handling equipment for safe and efficient cargo movement under SAP-run management.
• Project Cargo Logistics Specialized project logistics including full and partial charters for project cargo, strategic procurement, sourcing, and order management for complex international project requirements including heavy lifts and abnormal loads.
• Marine Insurance Comprehensive marine insurance services to protect cargo throughout international transit for clients moving industrial and general cargo globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increases in planning accuracy, timely delivery, visibility, logistics efficiency, and proactive solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CSTT-AO GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultilog is a proud member of the CSTT-AO Group, a global leader in delivering customised supply chain solutions. Through innovation and commitment to sustainability, the group creates value for all stakeholders. Multilog leverages the group's global network while maintaining its specialized freight forwarding and logistics operations across Africa.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container ocean carrier and global logistics provider. Overlaps with Multilog on ocean freight forwarding, LCL consolidation, and customs clearance through global hub network.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global logistics provider with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and project cargo capabilities. Competes with Multilog on end-to-end supply chain solutions.
• Expeditors International: Global asset-light freight forwarder with strong airfreight and customs capabilities. Comparable to Multilog's airfreight and customs brokerage offerings for industrial clients.

Direct peers

• Agility Logistics: Middle East-headquartered global freight forwarder with growing African presence. Comparable multimodal forwarding, customs, and project logistics capabilities for industrial clients.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep African presence. Directly overlaps with Multilog on multimodal forwarding, customs clearance, and project cargo for industrial and mining clients.
• DSV Panalpina: Global transport and logistics provider with strong project cargo and African footprint. Comparable to Multilog in multimodal forwarding, heavy-lift solutions, and customs services.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and customs arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group. Competes with Multilog on airfreight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, and end-to-end supply chain solutions across Africa.

Emerging players

• Rohlig Logistics: Germany-based mid-sized freight forwarder with focus on ocean/air freight and project cargo. Similar scale and customer orientation to Multilog, particularly in industrial and mining sectors.

Regional players

• Imperial Logistics: South African-headquartered logistics specialist with deep Africa presence in freight forwarding, warehousing, and supply chain. Most direct regional comparable to Multilog's South Africa-centred model.
• Bidvest Logistics: South African logistics division of Bidvest Group offering freight forwarding, clearing and forwarding, and warehousing. Competes directly with Multilog in South African and broader African corridors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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