Coal Logistics & Export Shipping
Thermal and coking coal moved from Mpumalanga, Tete, Hwange and Botswana to Richards Bay, Maputo, Matola, Beira and Nacala, then on to your buyer.
One partner for every tonne of coal.
Gleatz plans and runs coal logistics for mines, traders and overseas buyers across Southern Africa. We book the trucks and rail, prepare the export documents, coordinate the terminal and stockpile, and arrange the vessel – so your coal moves from the mine gate to the buyer's port under one accountable team.
Whether you ship a few thousand tonnes of sized thermal coal by road or a full Panamax of export coal by rail, we compare corridors, border times and terminal capacity before we quote, so the landed cost works for both sides of the contract.
CoalCoal Logistics services
Everything between the mine gate and the buyer's port, booked as one plan.
Coal trucking & haulage
Side-tippers and interlinks from the mine or siding to the rail terminal, port or border, with weighbridge records for every load.
Coal rail freight
Rail bookings on the export lines to Richards Bay, Maputo and Nacala when the volume and timeline suit rail.
Port stockpiles & terminals
Terminal slots, stockpile management and stacking plans at Richards Bay, Matola, Maputo, Beira and Nacala.
Bulk shipping
Handysize to Panamax vessels and break-bulk options, with laycan matched to your stockpile.
Sampling & draft survey
Coordination of sampling, analysis and draft surveys with the inspection companies you appoint.
Export documents
Export permits, certificates of origin, customs entries and border clearance prepared in advance.
Containerised coal
Bagged or loose coal in containers for smaller parcels and inland buyers.
Coal import logistics
For buyers in India, China, the Middle East and Turkey: one contact on the African side, from loading to bill of lading.
Five steps, one partner.
How we move coal from origin to buyer.
Mine gate
Loading at the mine, plant or siding with weighbridge tickets and loading records.
Road or rail
Trucks or rail to the coast, chosen on cost, capacity and transit time.
Border
Export permits and customs entries ready before the cargo arrives.
Terminal
Stockpile management, stacking and vessel loading at the port.
Ocean
Bulk carrier to your buyer's port, with documents in your client portal.
Example lanes.
Every route is planned and quoted per shipment. These are typical lanes for coal.
| Cargo | Origin | Gateway | Mode | Corridor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal Coal from Emalahleni Za to Richards Bay by rail via Rbct Line | ||||
| Thermal Coal from Mpumalanga Za to Maputo by road+rail via Maputo Corridor | ||||
| Coking Coal from Moatize Mz to Nacala by rail via Nacala Corridor | ||||
| Coking Coal from Tete Mz to Beira by rail via Sena Line | ||||
| Coal from Hwange Zw to Beira by road+rail via Beira Corridor | ||||
| Coal from Morupule Bw to Maputo by road+rail via North-South |
Example lanes. Every route is planned and quoted per shipment.
Plan my laneCoal that keeps moving.
Corridor choice
We compare Richards Bay, Maputo, Matola and Nacala on rail capacity, stockpile space and vessel size before we quote.
Teams on both sides of Lebombo
Offices in Johannesburg and Maputo, on the region's busiest coal corridor.
Paperwork first
Permits, origin certificates and customs entries done before the trucks roll, to cut border delays and demurrage.
One accountable contact
From the mine gate to the bill of lading, one team answers for every tonne.
CoalWhich ports do you use for coal exports?
Can you move coal by road and by rail?
Do you handle thermal and coking coal?
Can you help overseas coal buyers?
How fast can I get a coal freight quote?
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Get a coal freight quote.
Tell us what you are shipping and where. A Gleatz specialist replies with a rate and a transit plan, usually the same working day.