Shipping & General Transport Services

What Shipping & General Transport Services does

Shipping & General Transport Services (Pty) Ltd is a South African integrated landside logistics provider founded in 1984 by Daya Moodley in Germiston and now led by Managing Director Regan Moodley. The company operates a fleet of over 150 company-owned vehicles (including 100+ heavy articulated trucks, reachstackers, forklifts, and material handling equipment from 1.5 to 45 tons) across facilities totaling 150,000 sqm in Germiston (Johannesburg) and Durban. Its core services span three layers: transportation (FCL/FTL, LCL, dangerous goods, abnormal loads, reefers, high-value cargo, airfreight, and City Deep cartage), warehousing (customs-licensed container depot, bonded/duty-free storage, RIB carrier, packing/unpacking, customs examinations, hazchem storage, reefer plug points), and value-added services (PPECB-certified reefer workshop and PTI, SOLAS 22m weighbridge, craneage/rigging, heavy-lifts up to 50 tons, dual tracking telematics, onboard cameras, and 24-hour control monitoring).

The company generates revenue primarily through transaction-based freight charges (per shipment, scaled to cargo type, distance, and complexity), with supplementary revenue from storage fees, handling charges, equipment rental, and managed service fees on value-added offerings. Pricing is quote-based with 30-day validity, subject to SEIFSA road freight index escalation, and payment terms of 30 days from statement. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting multinational clearing and forwarding agents (DSV, Kuehne+Nagel, DB Schenker, Geodis, Agidity), shipping lines (CMA CGM, Evergreen, ZIM, Ignazio Messina as nominated empty turn-in station), and major manufacturers (P&G, Colgate, Afrox, LANXESS, Kuraray, Bidvest). The company holds a unique regulatory stack - SARS customs depot license, RIB license, PPECB certification, SQAS accreditation, CAIA registration, Responsible Care signatory status, IICL certification, and B-BBEE Level 2 - that together create a meaningful compliance moat in regulated cargo segments.

Name

Shipping & General Transport Services

Legal name

Shipping & General Transport Services (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://shippingandgeneral.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Shipping & General Transport Services is a South African integrated landside logistics provider operating 150+ vehicles across 150,000 sqm of facilities in Johannesburg and Durban, offering transportation, customs-licensed warehousing, container depot, and reefer/heavy-lift value-added services to enterprise freight forwarders, shipping lines, and manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA)

Keywords

• Road freight transportation
• Customs bonded warehousing
• Container depot services
• Refrigerated cargo logistics
• Heavy lift rigging

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedfordview

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices3 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. Transportation Services: Full container (FCL and FTL), Less Than Container Load (LCL), dangerous goods, abnormal loads, reefers, high value cargo, airfreight, and cartage services. Revenue generated through freight charges based on distance, cargo type, and service requirements with quotes provided per contract.
2. Warehousing & Depot Services: Customs licensed container depot, bonded and duty-free warehousing, packing/unpacking, customs examinations, container storage and handling, hazchem storage, and reefer plug points. Revenue from storage fees, handling charges, and service fees.
3. Value-Added Services: Reefer workshop/washing/PTI, craneage and rigging, heavy-lifts (1-50 tons), truck wash, material handling equipment hire (1.5-45 tons), tail/sidelift services, and SOLAS weighing. Revenue from service fees and equipment rental.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shipping & General Transport Services is a South African integrated landside logistics provider offering road freight transportation (FCL/FTL, LCL, dangerous goods, abnormal loads, reefers, high-value cargo, airfreight), a SARS-licensed customs container depot with Remover of Goods in Bond (RIB) carrier capability, and bonded and duty-free warehousing in Johannesburg and Durban. The company complements these core services with value-added offerings including a PPECB-certified reefer facility, SOLAS weighbridge, container repair to IICL standards, craneage and rigging, heavy-lifts up to 50 tons, and 24-hour fleet monitoring via dual-unit tracking and onboard cameras.

Product overview

Shipping & General Transport Services operates as an integrated logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services built around a core transportation and warehousing platform. The company's primary offerings include road freight transportation (full containers FCL/FTL, LCL, dangerous goods, abnormal loads, reefers, high-value cargo, and airfreight), a SARS-accredited customs licensed container depot with RIB carrier capabilities, and bonded/duty-free warehousing in Johannesburg and Durban. These core services are augmented by an extensive range of value-added services including reefer workshop and PTI facilities, SOLAS weighbridge services, material handling equipment (forklifts and reachstackers ranging 1.5-45 tons), craneage and rigging, heavy-lifts, tail/sidelift equipment, 24-hour fleet monitoring with dual tracking systems and onboard cameras, customs examinations, and packing/unpacking services. The company operates a 65,000 sqm facility with an additional 85,000 sqm land acquisition, maintaining a fleet of over 100 heavy commercial vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportation Services Road transportation of shipping containers and cargo, including full containers (FCL/FTL), less-than-container-load (LCL), dangerous goods, abnormal loads, reefers, high-value cargo, airfreight, and cartage services for clearing & forwarding agents, importers, exporters, and manufacturers in South Africa.
• Customs Licensed Container Depot SARS-accredited customs depot facility enabling receipt and unpacking of cargo still under customs control, examination storage, and uncleared container storage for importers, exporters, and clearing & forwarding agents.
• Remover of Goods in Bond (RIB) Licensed Remover of Goods in Bond carrier service with road bond guarantee lodged with customs, enabling legal transportation of bonded cargo between customs-controlled facilities in South Africa.
• Bonded & Duty-Free Warehousing Bonded and duty-free storage facilities in Johannesburg and Durban offering dedicated or shared warehousing and distribution solutions for importers and exporters, supporting cash flow management by deferring duty payments.
• Container Depot Services Container handling and storage services including 4 full container reachstackers and 3 empty container handlers across 65,000 sqm (plus 85,000 sqm expansion land), covering grounding, repositioning, staging, storage, and IICL-standard container repairs. Nominated empty turn-in container station for CMA-CGM, Evergreen, Ignazio Messina, and ZIM.
• Reefer Workshop, Washing & PTI Facilities PPECB-certified reefer workshop, washing, and Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) facility managed by an IICL-certified team for safe preparation, cleaning, and inspection of refrigerated containers. Passed 100% food-grade audit for handling perishable cargo.
• Craneage & Rigging Craneage and rigging services using owned crane trucks with fully certified equipment including certified slings and D-shackles, operated by crews trained in operations, rigging, safety, risk management, supervisory, firefighting, and first aid.
• Heavy-Lifts Heavy lift services with lifting capacities from 1 ton up to 50 tons at the company's Germiston-based facility, for abnormal loads and heavy equipment.
• SOLAS Weighbridge 22m multideck scale providing SOLAS-compliant container weighing, VGM certificate issuance, and axle weighing for consistent weight distribution verification for container exports.
• Material Handling & Reachstacker Hire Owned rollback equipment and lowbeds with material handling forklifts and reachstackers ranging from 1.5 tons to 45 tons, including a Kalmar 45-ton reachstacker and 3 Linde full container handlers, available for container handling and ground/reposition operations.
• High Value Cargo Escorts Tracked high-value cargo delivery with comprehensive method statement compliance and optional covert escort crews for secure shipment delivery of valuable goods.
• Customs Examinations Dedicated examination team handling various customs examination types including stop/detain, anti-smuggling, plant inspections, DA 65, EWP, MIDP, Carnet, and Port health examinations with daily status reporting.
• Hazchem Approved Facility Municipality-accredited (Ekurhuleni) facility for storage of various hazardous material classes, compliant with Ekurhuleni regulations for hazardous chemicals storage.

Quantifiable outcome

• Container depot location 5km from City Deep inland port enables quick turnaround times and inherently quicker deliveries

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Imperial Logistics (DP World): One of South Africa's largest logistics groups, now owned by DP World, offering freight, warehousing, and customs services across the continent. Directly comparable as a South African landside logistics and supply-chain operator with similar customer profiles (shipping lines, importers, exporters).
• Maersk Logistics & Services South Africa: Global ocean carrier and integrated logistics provider with South African inland depot and trucking operations. Comparable as a shipping line that operates competing container depot services on the same N3 corridor and Durban port geography.
• CMA CGM Logistics: Global ocean carrier with growing inland logistics and depot operations. Comparable because CMA CGM is both a nominated customer of SGT (empty turn-in depot) and a broader competitor operating container logistics at scale.

Direct peers

• Bidvest Logistics: South African division of Bidvest offering clearing & forwarding, warehousing, container handling, and road freight on the N3 corridor. Comparable in service mix (transportation + customs bonded warehousing) and target customers (C&F agents, importers, exporters).
• DSV (South Africa operations): Global freight forwarder with significant South African road, air and ocean freight capability. Comparable because DSV is both a competitor and listed customer of SGT, operating in the same C&F and freight transportation space on the N3 corridor.
• CEVA Logistics South Africa: Global 3PL with South African road freight, contract logistics, and customs-bonded warehousing operations. Comparable as an international competitor offering integrated freight, warehousing, and customs services similar to SGT's bundle.
• DB Schenker South Africa: Global logistics provider with South African road, air, and ocean freight plus customs clearance operations. Comparable as both a customer (listed in SGT customer base) and competitor for integrated freight forwarding work in South Africa.
• Value Logistics: South African contract logistics and supply-chain provider offering warehousing, distribution and freight services. Comparable as a mid-to-large SA warehousing and freight operator serving enterprise customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel South Africa: Global freight forwarder with South African road freight, customs brokerage, and contract logistics operations. Comparable as both an international 3PL customer and competitor for clearing & forwarding work that SGT also services.

Regional players

• Tanker Services: South African heavy-haul and abnormal-load transport specialist operating primarily in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Comparable as a regional competitor in abnormal loads, heavy lifts, and craneage services where SGT also offers capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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