Bulk carriers loading at Richards Bay Coal Terminal, South Africa
Gleatz Logistics · since 2013Johannesburg · Maputo

Mining and bulk commodity logistics in Southern Africa. We move Chrome Mine to market.

Coal, iron ore, chrome, copper, platinum, graphite and 32 SADC commodities in all. One partner for the trucks, the trains, the borders, the port and the ship.

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CoalIron oreChromeManganeseCopperCobaltPlatinumGoldGraphiteLithiumVanadiumNickel
DiamondsZincRare earthsMineral sandsUraniumPhosphateFluorsparSoda ashSugarTobaccoCashewCottonTimber
(01)Who we are

Pit. Port.
Planet.

Gleatz is a Southern African logistics partner built around minerals. We plan and run the full chain for mines, traders and overseas buyers: haulage, rail, borders, stockpiles, loading and ocean freight, with one team accountable from the first tonne to the last.

2013Moving cargo since
400+Ports reachable worldwide
32SADC commodities on our platform
9Export gateways across the region
(02)How it works

Followthe ore →

Five stages, one partner. Keep scrolling and ride along from the mine gate to your buyer's berth.

Iron ore loaded into rail wagons at Sishen mine
Stage 01 · The pit

Pickup at
the mine gate

Truck or rail loading at the mine, plant or stockpile. Weighbridge tickets, sampling and loading records from the very first tonne.

  • Side-tippers & rail wagons
  • Weighbridge & sampling
  • Loose bulk or bulk bags
Heavy-haul coal train crossing a bridge in Mpumalanga
Stage 02 · The line

Road & rail
to the coast

We book the corridor that fits the cargo: heavy-haul rail for volume, cross-border trucks for speed and flexibility, or both.

  • Maputo
  • Beira
  • Nacala
  • North–South
  • Dar es Salaam
  • Lobito
Stage 03 · The border

Paperwork before
the truck arrives

Export permits, SADC certificates of origin, customs entries and border clearance, prepared in advance so the cargo keeps moving.

  • Export permits
  • Certificates of origin
  • Customs entries
  • Assay coordination
Ship loading coal at Richards Bay Coal Terminal
Stage 04 · The port

Stockpile,
terminal, loading

Terminal bookings, stockpile management, stevedoring coordination and a draft survey when loading is complete.

  • Richards Bay
  • Maputo
  • Durban
  • Saldanha
  • Beira
  • Walvis Bay
Aerial view of Durban container port
Stage 05 · The ocean

Delivered
to your buyer

Bulk, break-bulk or containers to the buyer's port. Bills of lading and invoices land in your client portal.

  • India
  • China
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Turkey
  • Europe
(03)Commodities

The SADC
periodic table.

Southern Africa supplies much of the world's chrome, platinum, manganese and cobalt, plus coal, iron ore, copper and graphite. Pick an element to see where it comes from and the gateways we ship it through.

Origins and gateways show where each commodity is mainly produced and exported in the region. Moving something else? Tell us about it.

(04)Lanes & ports

Departures.

The cheapest route is not always the closest port. We compare corridors on border times, rail capacity, stockpile space and vessel availability before we quote.

Southern Africa · Outbound
Example export lanes
CargoOriginGatewayModeCorridor
Chrome Ore from STEELPOORT ZA to Maputo by road+rail via the Maputo Corridor
Coal from MOATIZE MZ to Nacala by rail via the Nacala Corridor
Iron Ore from SISHEN ZA to Saldanha by rail via the Sishen-Saldanha
Copper from KITWE ZM to Dar Es Salaam by road+rail via the Dar Corridor
Cobalt from KOLWEZI CD to Durban by road via the North-South
Lithium from BIKITA ZW to Beira by road via the Beira Corridor
Graphite from BALAMA MZ to Nacala by road via the Nacala Corridor
Manganese from HOTAZEL ZA to Ngqura by rail via the N. Cape Line
Copper from KOLWEZI CD to Lobito by rail via the Lobito Corridor

Example lanes. Every route is planned and quoted per shipment.

Plan my lane
Gateways MaputoRichards BayDurbanBeiraNacalaDar es SalaamWalvis BaySaldanhaLobito
(05)Solutions

Every leg.
One booking.

Mining buyers want one accountable partner from the pit to the buyer's port. Open a service to see what's inside.

Iron ore loaded into rail wagons at Sishen mine

Mining & bulk mineral logistics

End-to-end planning for coal, iron ore, chrome, manganese and concentrates, from the mine gate to the ship's hold.

  • Haulage planning
  • Stockpile coordination
  • Sampling & draft survey
Plan a mineral shipment
Heavy-haul coal train crossing a bridge in Mpumalanga

Cross-border road & rail

Side-tippers, flatbeds and tautliners across Mozambique, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and Botswana, plus rail on the main export lines.

  • Side-tippers
  • Flatbeds
  • Rail wagons
Book road or rail
Bulk carriers loading at Richards Bay Coal Terminal, South Africa

Ocean freight

Bulk, break-bulk, FCL and LCL to over 400 ports worldwide, with vessel nominations matched to your stockpile.

  • Bulk & break-bulk
  • FCL / LCL
  • 400+ ports
Ship it

Customs & export documents

Export permits, certificates of origin, customs entries and border clearance, ready before the cargo moves.

  • Export permits
  • SADC origin
  • Border clearance
Clear my cargo
Iron ore rail yard at Sishen mine, Northern Cape

Warehousing & stockpiles

Bonded and general storage, tracked lot by lot and released only on your authorisation.

  • Bonded storage
  • Lot tracking
  • Release control
Store with us
Mining haul truck and excavator at an open-pit mine

Project cargo, air & dangerous goods

Mining equipment and out-of-gauge moves, urgent spares by air, secure transport for PGMs, gold and gemstones, and classified cargo with transit insurance.

  • Out-of-gauge & Ro/Ro
  • Air freight
  • Dangerous goods
  • Insurance
Move something big
(06)Why Gleatz

On the ground.
On the line.

01

Teams in Johannesburg and Maputo

We sit on both ends of the region's busiest mineral corridor, so problems get solved where they happen.

02

Four languages, one contact

English, Portuguese, French and Arabic, with mines, border authorities and overseas buyers.

03

Paperwork right the first time

Permits, origin certificates and customs entries done before cargo moves. Fewer border stops, fewer demurrage bills.

04

Same-day answers

Quotes and status updates the same working day. Mining buyers don't wait, and neither do we.

Also movingEnergyAgricultureAutomotiveConsumer & retailHealthcareIndustrial equipmentCross-trade
Client portal · sample record

Every shipment gets a live record in the Gleatz client portal: milestones, bills of lading and invoices, in one secure login.
Track a shipment

(07)Insights

Field notes.

Mining logistics hub
Ship loading coal at Richards Bay Coal Terminal Coal logistics

Maputo, Richards Bay or Nacala?

Exporting coal from Mozambique and South Africa: how rail, stockpiles and vessel size change the landed cost.

 Iron ore rail yard at Sishen mine, Northern Cape Iron ore logistics

Before you sign for SA iron ore

Grades, Incoterms, sampling and the documents your bank will ask for.

 Aerial view of an open-pit mine in South Africa Ports & corridors

Copperbelt to the coast

Dar es Salaam, Durban, Beira or Lobito: transit times, borders and costs compared.
(08)FAQ

Good
questions.

Can't find your answer? Call +27 63 960 0523 or message us on WhatsApp.

Which commodities does Gleatz handle?
We handle bulk and bagged minerals across the SADC region: coal, iron ore, chrome, manganese, ferroalloys, vanadium, copper, cobalt, lithium, graphite, nickel, zinc, rare earths, mineral sands, PGMs, gold and diamonds. We also move agricultural exports such as sugar, tobacco, cashew, cotton, tea and timber, plus inbound fuel, reagents and mining equipment.
Which countries do you cover?
We work across Southern Africa, mainly South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Namibia, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We ship to buyers worldwide, especially in India, China, the Middle East, Turkey and Europe.
Which ports do you use for mineral exports?
It depends on the commodity, its origin and the vessel size. The main gateways are Maputo, Richards Bay, Durban, Beira, Nacala, Walvis Bay, Dar es Salaam, Saldanha and Lobito. We compare the routes before we quote.
Can you handle customs and export documentation?
Yes. We prepare export permits, certificates of origin (including SADC certificates), customs entries and border clearance, and coordinate sampling and assay certificates with the parties you appoint.
How quickly can I get a freight quote?
Send us the commodity, volume, pickup point and destination port. We usually reply with a rate and transit plan on the same working day.
Can I track my shipment online?
Yes. Every client gets a login to the Gleatz client portal, with shipment milestones, documents and invoices available at any time.
(09)Get a quote

Tell us what you're moving.

Commodity, volume and lane. A Gleatz specialist replies with a rate, the recommended corridor and a transit plan, usually the same working day.

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