Overview
At Land and Sea Shipping, we provide reliable and cost-effective rail freight solutions for both bulk and containerised cargo across South Africa. Our rail offerings are designed to move large volumes efficiently, connecting key production and mining areas with ports and industrial zones.
With increasing congestion and cost pressures on road transport, rail offers a scalable, secure, and fuel-efficient alternative for long-distance cargo movement.
Primary Focus Areas
Primary Focus Areas:
- Bulk Rail (e.g. Chrome, Manganese, Coal, Iron Ore, Grain)
- Containerised Rail (20' & 40' dry, reefers, tank containers)
We facilitate rail solutions across key national corridors, including:
- City Deep to Durban Port
- City Deep to Cape Town
- Rustenburg to Durban/Maputo (Bulk Minerals)
- Beitbridge to City Deep
- Northern Cape to Coega Port
- Limpopo to Richards Bay (Chrome, Manganese)
Introducing Open Access Rail Solutions (Southern Africa)
With the introduction of Open Access Rail across the Southern African region, select corridors now allow private operators to run on national rail infrastructure, opening the door for direct rail access outside of traditional state-run railways.
We now offer customised rail infrastructure solutions for bulk customers who are serious about investing in their own:
- Rail Sidings
- Locomotives
- Rail Sidings
- Loading & Offloading Infrastructure (Hoppers, Conveyors, Crushers)
⚠️Note: This solution is only available for bulk importers and exporters, not for container cargo.
- Bulk Agricultural companies with consistent monthly export volumes
- Mining companies with consistent monthly export volumes
- Agricultural exporters (grain, soya, beans) with seasonal (4 times per year) shipping high volumes
- Bulk importers of cement, fertiliser, fuel or other dense products
- Exporters or importers transporting bulk loads that require long-distance rail connections from mine to port
How It Works – The Process
1. Engagement & Feasibility
We assess your cargo volumes, routes, and infrastructure readiness.
2. Asset Strategy
We establish your bespoke rail plan via rail-linked wagons, leased freight rail wagons, sourced through reputable OEMs at leasing partners.
3. Operations Setup
We secure your license, operator collaboration at rail sidings, staffing, and permit requirements in collaboration with local rail authorities.
4. Management & Monitoring
Full visibility of your shipments with real-time tracking, and we handle operations, invoicing, and document management.
Key Benefits Of Using Rail
- Cost-Effective for large volumes and long-distance transport
- Reduced Transit Time on strategic corridors
- Lower Risk of Theft & Damage compared to road freight
- More Environmentally Friendly with lower carbon emissions
- Reliable Scheduling and scalable operations
- Ideal for heavy, dense cargo (ore, minerals, grain, metals)
Ideal For Customers Who
- Export 30,000mt or more per month via port
- Move bulk commodities inland or cross-border
- Face congestion or truck shortages on road routes
- Require predictable, secure long-term delivery solutions
- Want to reduce logistics cost and gain control of capacity