Name

Grindrod Logistics (pty) Ltd

Legal name

Grindrod Logistics (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://grindrodlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rail-Truck Transload Terminals (Inland) (TLALAFAJ), Bulk Commodities Transload (Grain, Feed, Fertilizer, Aggregates) (TLALAFAG)

Keywords

• Warehousing services
• Road freight transport
• Rail logistics
• Container depot operations
• Supply chain advisory

Headquarters

HQ city

Durban

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 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. Warehousing Services: Secure storage solutions including bonded and non-bonded storage, container packing/unpacking, and value-added services such as repacking, labelling, and bagging. Revenue is generated through storage fees and handling charges based on volume and duration.
2. Road Freight Services: Comprehensive road freight solutions connecting key regions across Southern Africa. Operates a fleet of 141 owned vehicles with additional subcontractor capacity. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on distance, cargo type, and volume.
3. Rail Logistics: Rail transport solutions connecting ports with inland terminals for bulk commodities such as minerals, metals, and agricultural products. Cost-effective solution for large-volume shipments.
4. Inland Container Depots (ICD): Container handling, storage, and movement services. Includes container packing/unpacking, repairs, cleaning, reefer preparation, cold treatment, and monitoring services. Primarily serves Maersk joint venture partner.
5. Feeder and Terminal Operations: Weekly feeder vessel rotations between Durban, Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha), and Cape Town. Terminal management services including Maydon Wharf Terminal concession. Revenue generated through cargo handling and port integration fees.
6. Advisory Services: Expert logistics advisory including supply chain optimisation, logistics network design, risk management and compliance, and sustainability strategy consulting.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grindrod Logistics provides integrated landside logistics services across South Africa, including bonded and non-bonded warehousing, road and rail freight transport, inland container depot operations, feeder and coastal terminal shipping, and strategic supply chain advisory. The company operates a national network of 887,783 m² of warehousing and depot infrastructure connecting Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and Gqeberha.

Product overview

Grindrod Logistics operates as a comprehensive, integrated logistics platform offering six core services: Warehousing (bonded/non-bonded storage with SQAS, TAPA, PPECB, and Food Grade certifications), Road Freight (141 owned trucks plus 400+ ad hoc subcontractor trucks), Rail Logistics (port-inland terminal integration for bulk and specialised commodities), Inland Container Depots/ICD (659,470 m² total area with container handling, repairs, and reefer services), Feeder & Terminal Operations (weekly coastal rotations with 42,000 TEU annual throughput including Maydon Wharf Terminal concession), and Advisory Services (supply chain optimisation, network design, risk management using BI and analytics). These services are unified through the Ground Command Centre technology platform providing real-time visibility and coordination across the national footprint spanning Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and Gqeberha.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehousing Secure, flexible warehousing solutions offering bonded and non-bonded storage, container packing and unpacking, and value-added services such as repacking, labelling, and bagging. Facilities are accredited with SQAS, TAPA, PPECB, and Food Grade certifications.
• Road Freight Comprehensive road freight services connecting key regions across Southern Africa. Operates 141 owned trucks with additional subcontractor capacity of 400 ad hoc trucks, transporting general goods, bulk commodities, hazardous materials, and oversized loads.
• Rail Logistics Efficient rail logistics connecting key industrial regions, inland terminals, and major ports across Southern Africa. Supports bulk transport and specialised commodities, providing a sustainable, cost-effective solution for moving large volumes of goods.
• Inland Container Depots (ICD) Strategically positioned inland container depots offering container packing and unpacking, secure storage, IICL-standard repairs, reefer preparation, cold treatment, CA preparations, container gassing, cleaning, and transport solutions. Total ICD area of 659,470 m² primarily serving Maersk.
• Feeder & Terminal Operations Feeder and terminal operations providing weekly vessel rotations between Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town, terminal management including Maydon Wharf Terminal concession, and port integration services with annual throughput of 42,000 TEU.
• Advisory Services Expert logistics advisory for strategic growth covering supply chain optimisation, logistics network design, risk management and compliance, and sustainability strategy, using Business Intelligence and advanced data analytics to provide actionable insights.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduction in fuel consumption by up to 40% with Kalmar Eco-efficient Full Handlers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MaerskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrindrod Logistics operates in partnership with Maersk, the world's largest integrated logistics company. This collaboration combines Grindrod's local South African expertise and landside logistics capabilities with Maersk's global supply chain network and resources. The partnership enables clients to benefit from both detailed on-the-ground support and the power of a global leader. Grindrod primarily serves Maersk with inland container depot operations, handling containers on behalf of the joint venture partner. The partnership includes access to Maersk's global compliance frameworks, Sanctions and Export Controls policies, and anti-corruption programs.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Maersk: Global integrated logistics leader and Grindrod's parent/strategic partner. Comparable as the broader incumbent in container shipping and landside logistics, with which Grindrod's services are deeply integrated.
• Transnet Freight Rail: State-owned rail freight operator in South Africa and the dominant provider of rail capacity that Grindrod's rail logistics service relies on. Comparable as the structural incumbent in rail freight Grindrod serves and integrates with.
• Kühne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider with significant operations in South Africa. Comparable as a broad incumbent in integrated logistics, contract logistics, and supply-chain advisory.
• DP World: Global port operator with terminal and logistics operations including South Africa. Comparable as a broad incumbent providing integrated port-to-inland logistics with overlapping terminal and landside capabilities.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics and supply chain operator with established warehousing and transport operations in South Africa. Comparable in providing multi-modal, enterprise-grade logistics solutions.

Direct peers

• Cargo Carriers: South African logistics group offering road freight, intermodal, and container services with national reach. Comparable in road and intermodal capabilities serving industrial and bulk customers across South Africa.
• Unitrans: South African logistics provider specializing in road transport, supply chain, and passenger services. Competes with Grindrod in road freight and warehousing for mining, industrial, and FMCG customers.
• Imperial Logistics: One of the largest integrated logistics providers in Africa, offering freight, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across multiple countries. Directly comparable to Grindrod Logistics in service breadth and target enterprise clients in Southern Africa.
• Value Logistics: South African supply chain and logistics company providing warehousing, distribution, and transport services. Competes head-to-head with Grindrod in contract logistics and road freight for retail and FMCG clients.
• Bidvest Logistics: South African logistics provider offering warehousing, distribution, freight, and supply-chain solutions. Operates with similar multi-modal coverage and enterprise customer focus in the same geographies as Grindrod.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grindrod-logistics

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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