Defense & Government Logistics
Defense & Government Sector

Secure, Compliant, And Mission-Critical Supply Chain Solutions

When it comes to defense, security, and government logistics, speed, discretion, and reliability are paramount. Land and Sea Shipping provides end-to-end logistics and procurement support for ministries, peacekeeping forces, state-owned enterprises, and defense contractors operating across Southern Africa and international territories.

We manage the secure movement of mission-critical cargo, including military equipment, humanitarian relief, high-security assets, and infrastructure components. We handle both classified and non-classified projects with precision, transparency, and full compliance.

We support:

  • National defense forces and peacekeeping missions
  • Ministries of Transport, Health, Education, Energy, and Agriculture
  • Donor-funded government infrastructure projects
  • High-risk cargo requiring secure transport
  • Embassy and diplomatic shipments
  • Customs-cleared bonded and restricted cargo through accredited partners
Defense Logistics
Defense & Government Logistics

Inbound Logistics (Imports)

We support global procurement and import of:

  • Military and police equipment (vehicles, uniforms, gear)
  • Modular clinics, mobile classrooms, and disaster relief kits
  • Surveillance and ICT equipment
  • Ammunition, defense spares, and drone systems
  • Government fleet and emergency vehicles
  • Vaccines, medical kits, and aid relief
  • Solar and off-grid energy

We ensure secure collection, airbase transport, cross-border delivery, and final offloading to government depots, embassies, or staging zones.

Outbound Logistics (Exports)

We manage government and aid-related exports from Africa to:

  • Peacekeeping zones
  • Neighboring countries with humanitarian needs
  • Disaster zones requiring urgent supplies
  • Government-to-government support projects
  • Foreign military training or infrastructure deployment

Typical cargo includes:

  • Relief food, tents, water purification units
  • Vehicles, steel, cement, fencing, and prefab housing
  • Telecoms and emergency communication systems
  • Donated educational or healthcare goods

Strategic Corridors

  • We operate through secure, proven channels for government logistics:
  • South Africa → DRC, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia
  • Pretoria/Cape Town/Johannesburg → Embassies across Africa
  • Durban & Cape Town → UN Peacekeeping Bases
  • Beira, Walvis Bay, and Maputo → Regional Humanitarian Corridors
  • SADC → Middle East, Asia, and Latin America (via Air & Sea)
  • Border-to-Base Secure Convoy Coordination

Services We Offer

  • Full project planning and coordination
  • High-security trucking and convoy protection
  • Abnormal and out-of-gauge defense cargo movement
  • Containerised and loose cargo shipping
  • Emergency response and rapid mobilization services
  • Humanitarian aid logistics (food, tents, medicine, etc.)
  • Dedicated project teams and confidentiality protocols
  • Airfreight (charter or commercial) for urgent or classified cargo
  • Satellite tracking and milestone reporting
  • Customs compliance and import/export permits
  • Secure bonded warehousing
  • Embassy and consulate relocation logistics
  • Multi-agency coordination and procurement

Why Work With Us

  • Registered government supplier with security clearance partners
  • Track record on defense, donor, and government projects
  • Multi-modal logistics with global air and sea access
  • Discretion, speed, and compliance with all international regulations
  • 4PL model providing flexibility, security, and transparency
  • Risk-managed solutions for sensitive or restricted cargo
  • Close coordination with police, military, and customs authorities
  • On-the-ground teams across Southern Africa
  • Sister company (Land and Sea Risk) for cargo insurance and risk compliance
  • One point of contact from planning to delivery

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