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Top 25 Shipping and freight forwarders based in South Africa

Name: Shipping and freight forwarders based in South Africa
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 17, 2026 359 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 359 company matches for shipping and freight forwarders associated with South Africa as of September 2026 and tracks 6,610 professional contacts across them, including 1,523 with verified work emails. Johannesburg is the largest hub.

This list covers company matches for shipping and freight forwarders associated with South Africa, found by RevenueBase SmartSearch using the meaning of business descriptions in its company graph at Exact. Ranked by professionals tracked, largest first. Rows show recorded descriptions where available, Exact search membership and the snapshot date. Data refreshed September 17, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list RevenueBase SmartSearch · Exact Recorded Sep 17, 2026 How this list was built

359Companies

6,610Contacts tracked

1,523Verified emails

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The 25 largest shipping and freight forwarders based in South Africa

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 359 company matches for shipping and freight forwarders based in South Africa, ordered by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase, largest first. Recorded Sep 17, 2026. The RevenueBase SmartSearch column shows Exact match membership in this saved search. Click a contact count to view that company's people. Totals use company locations recorded by RevenueBase; the displayed preview is a smaller selection.
#	Company	RevenueBase SmartSearch	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Grindrod	Exact match	Durban, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	1,001-5,000	968 contacts →
	Exact match “Through tenacity, courage, and vision, Grindrod grew from humble beginnings into a global powerhouse listed on the JSE and represented by subsidiaries, joint ventures, and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
2	Bidvest International Logistics	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	1,001-5,000	900 contacts →
	Exact match “Bidvest International Logistics brings the world to you through flexible and innovative end-to-end supply chain management.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
3	Röhlig-Grindrod Logistics South Africa	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	501-1,000	321 contacts →
	Exact match “Röhlig-Grindrod is a formidable player and trusted name in the worldwide logistics industry.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
4	Megafreight	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	223 contacts →
	Exact match “Megafreight is an international freight forwarder ranking among the top ten leading forwarders in South Africa.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
5	Saco Shipping South Africa	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	205 contacts →
	Exact match “Navigate the world with SACO in South Africa, your dedicated, neutral, multi-modal freight partner focused on prioritising your shipping needs.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
6	C. Steinweg Logistics	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	126 contacts →
	Exact match “At C.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
7	Heneways Freight Services	Exact match	Edenvale, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	106 contacts →
	Exact match “Since its founding in 1975, Heneways has developed into a comprehensive supply-chain partner that offers varied logistics solutions worldwide.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
8	JKJ Express	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	82 contacts →
	Exact match “As a top logistics transport provider we sharing our service offering, to highlight the magic that JKJ Express provides on local and International Established in /01/01, JKJ…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
9	Ziegler South Africa	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	66 contacts →
	Exact match “Ziegler South Africa is a global logistics solution provider with a network of more than 145 partner offices worldwide.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
10	Contour Logistics ZA	Exact match	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	61 contacts →
	Exact match “Contour Logistics is a freight forwarder and logistics service provider operating globally and specialising in the facilitation of perishable products and dry goods from source to…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
11	Tengwa Africa	Exact match	Sandton, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	57 contacts →
	Exact match “Import cargo to Africa or export your product to the rest of the world.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
12	Thrutainers International	Exact match	Ethekwini, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	54 contacts →
	Exact match “Our vision is to be a powerful market leader in the logistics industry which subscribes to a value system and ethos.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
13	Sesfigile Logistics	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	51 contacts →
	Exact match “Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
14	Freitan Global Logistics	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	49 contacts →
	Exact match “Driven by Logistics.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
15	Trade Ocean South Africa	Exact match	Cape Town, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	47 contacts →
	Exact match “Trade Ocean is a trusted shipping and logistics partner with a strong presence in South Africa and Namibia.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
16	African Logistic Services	Exact match	Durban, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	47 contacts →
	Exact match “African Logistic Services was founded by a team of dedicated professionals providing international freight forwarding and logistics solutions to worldwide organizations.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
17	Afristar Freight Services	Exact match	Durban, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	11-50	46 contacts →
	Exact match “AFRISTAR FREIGHT SERVICES is a specialist international logistics service provider based in South Africa.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
18	Nightwing SA PTY LTD	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	43 contacts →
	Exact match “Your Trusted Partner in Logistics Excellence At NIGHTWING, we understand that seamless logistics form the backbone of any successful business.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
19	Pomona Freight Park Logistics Group	Exact match	Kempton Park, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	42 contacts →
	Exact match “Pomona Freight Park Logistics Group comprises of a number of companies all housed at our purpose built office and depot, named Pomona Freight Park.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
20	Swift Worldwide Logistics	Exact match	Durban, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	40 contacts →
	Exact match “World-class logistics.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
21	Contra Consolidations	Exact match	Durban, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	40 contacts →
	Exact match “Established in 2006, Contra Consolidations has become Africa's Leading Independent Neutral Consolidator.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
22	Siyanqoba Worldwide Express SWE	Exact match	Umhlanga Rocks, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	40 contacts →
	Exact match “Siyanqoba Worldwide Express has a wide and comprehensive range of specialised Domestic and International courier and airfreight services to suit your needs."SIYANQOBA" is a…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
23	Covenant Logistics	Exact match	Durban, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	11-50	40 contacts →
	Exact match “We take the complexity out of logistics so our customers can focus on growing their businesses.” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
24	Seamaster Maritime & Logistics	Exact match	Durban, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	51-200	37 contacts →
	Exact match “Seamaster Maritime & Logistics is a leading, internationally-recognized freight-forwarding business, specializing in custom supply chain solutions, logistics, warehousing and…” Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase
25	Bridgewater Logistics	Exact match	Johannesburg, South AfricaHQ recorded Sep 17, 2026	201-500	37 contacts →
	Exact match Recorded description not available. Recorded in the RevenueBase company graph · Sep 17, 2026 · View company records in RevenueBase

RevenueBase SmartSearch

Describe a niche business in your own words. RevenueBase SmartSearch compares the meaning of your description with company business descriptions compiled in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit.

This list uses Exact for “shipping and freight forwarders”. Each Exact match badge shows membership in that saved search; it is not an individual similarity score or a service-quality rating. Recorded descriptions are shown where available.

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Shipping and freight forwarders based in South Africa at a glance

As of Sep 17, 2026

23.0%Verified-email coverage

18.4Average contacts per company

11-50Median size (employees)

22.0%Largest-city concentration · Johannesburg

Sep 17, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

164

11-50

126

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

10001+

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for South Africa, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for South Africa, over 359 companies.

How this list was built

The recorded descriptions help you assess these company matches. Check a company’s website for its current services and locations.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Company records associated with South Africa whose business descriptions match “shipping and freight forwarders” by meaning at the Exact setting. Descriptions are compiled in the RevenueBase company graph from public websites, profiles and company information where available; they are not guaranteed quotations from the company's website.
RevenueBase SmartSearch: Describe a niche company in your own words to find businesses by meaning. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control the breadth of RevenueBase SmartSearch. This saved list uses Exact. Each row's Exact match badge shows inclusion in that search, not an individual score or a service-quality judgment.
Public preview: The public preview omits records without a verified work email. Where headquarters information is recorded, preview rows are also filtered to this page’s location. Dataset totals and geographic summaries describe the full matched records before these preview filters.
Match quality: RevenueBase's August 25, 2026 study assessed 4,198 description/company pairs across matching settings. The publisher reports 86% good or better at Exact. This evaluates the method across queries; it does not audit this individual list. Recorded company descriptions, where available, help you judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built and what the study measures.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every displayed company carries at least one verified work email. RevenueBase tracks 1,523 professional contacts with verified work emails across the full matched dataset. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 17, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Record context: Company records and descriptions can change. Check the company's website for its current services and locations.

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Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase SmartSearch?

RevenueBase SmartSearch finds niche companies by the meaning of their business descriptions in the RevenueBase company graph. Exact, Similar, Related and Broad control how closely companies must fit your description. This list uses Exact for “shipping and freight forwarders”; each Exact match badge shows search membership, not an individual similarity or quality score.

How many shipping and freight forwarders are there based in South Africa?

RevenueBase identified 359 company matches for shipping and freight forwarders associated with South Africa as of September 2026, using the meaning of business descriptions at Exact. This is the recorded matched set in the RevenueBase company graph.

What is the largest company on this list?

Grindrod tops the displayed preview by professional contacts tracked in RevenueBase. Recorded headquarters appear in the company rows.

Which city has the most shipping and freight forwarders?

Johannesburg leads with 79 company records, followed by Cape Town (46) and Durban (36).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work limited free results with 500 credits to start. Upgrading provides access to the 1,523 professional contacts with verified work emails tracked across these 359 companies; direct dials are available where recorded.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 17, 2026.

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RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase SmartSearch, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.