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
Mining & Bulk Commodity Logistics
Coal, iron ore, chrome, copper, platinum, graphite and 32 SADC commodities in all — moved from mine to port to buyer by road, rail and sea.
(06)Explore
Mining logistics by commodity & route
Dedicated logistics for each commodity and corridor. Pick the one that matches your cargo.
Mining & bulkCoal Logistics
Thermal and coking coal moved from Mpumalanga, Tete, Hwange and Botswana to Richards Bay, Maputo, Matola, Beira and…
Mining & bulkIron Ore Logistics
Lump, fines and magnetite concentrate moved from the Northern Cape, Limpopo and Zimbabwe to Saldanha, Richards Bay and…
Mining & bulkChrome & Manganese Logistics
Metallurgical chrome ore, chrome concentrate, manganese and ferroalloys moved from the Bushveld, the Great Dyke and the…
Mining & bulkCopper & Cobalt Logistics
Copper cathode, blister and concentrate, and cobalt hydroxide moved from Kolwezi, Lubumbashi, Kitwe and Solwezi to the…
Mining & bulkPorts & Corridors
The cheapest route is not always the closest port. We compare the region's corridors on border times, rail capacity,…
Mining & bulkCross-Border Trucking & Border Clearing
Side-tippers, flatbeds and tautliners across the SADC region, with customs and border clearance at Beitbridge, Lebombo,…
(01)Commodities
The SADC
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.
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Coal
Thermal and metallurgical (coking) coal from Mpumalanga, Tete, Hwange and Botswana, railed or trucked to bulk terminals.
- South Africa
- Mozambique
- Zimbabwe
- Botswana
- Richards Bay
- Maputo
- Beira
- Nacala
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Iron ore
Lump and fines, plus magnetite concentrate, for steel mills in Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Saldanha
- Richards Bay
- Maputo
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Chrome ore & chromite
Metallurgical-grade chrome ore and concentrate from the Bushveld Complex and the Great Dyke.
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Maputo
- Richards Bay
- Durban
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Manganese ore
High and medium-grade ore from the Kalahari field for alloy and battery markets.
- South Africa
- Ngqura
- Saldanha
- Durban
- Maputo
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Ferrochrome & ferroalloys
Ferrochrome, ferromanganese and silicomanganese in bags or containers.
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Durban
- Richards Bay
- Maputo
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Vanadium
Vanadium slag, pentoxide and titanomagnetite concentrate for steel and energy storage.
- South Africa
- Durban
- Richards Bay
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Copper
Cathode, blister and concentrate from the Copperbelt, moved by road and rail to the coast.
- Zambia
- DR Congo
- Dar es Salaam
- Durban
- Walvis Bay
- Beira
- Lobito
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Cobalt
Cobalt hydroxide and metal from the world's largest producing region.
- DR Congo
- Zambia
- Dar es Salaam
- Durban
- Lobito
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Lithium
Spodumene and petalite concentrate in bulk bags for battery supply chains.
- Zimbabwe
- DR Congo
- Beira
- Durban
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Graphite
Natural flake graphite concentrate for anodes and refractories, shipped in bulk bags.
- Mozambique
- Tanzania
- Madagascar
- Nacala
- Pemba
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Nickel
Nickel concentrate and matte, including by-product nickel from PGM operations.
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Durban
- Beira
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Zinc & lead
Zinc and lead concentrates in bulk and containers.
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Walvis Bay
- Saldanha
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Rare earths
Rare earth concentrates from new projects coming on stream across the region.
- Malawi
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Namibia
- Routed per project
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Platinum group metals
Platinum, palladium, rhodium and PGM concentrates, with secure handling and insured transit.
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Secure air freight
- Durban
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Gold
Doré and refined gold moved as high-value cargo with full chain-of-custody records.
- South Africa
- Tanzania
- Zimbabwe
- Secure air freight
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Diamonds & gemstones
Rough diamonds and coloured gemstones, shipped with Kimberley Process documentation.
- Botswana
- South Africa
- Namibia
- Angola
- Secure air freight
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Ilmenite, rutile & zircon
Heavy mineral sands for titanium pigment, ceramics and foundry markets.
- Mozambique
- South Africa
- Madagascar
- Richards Bay
- Nacala
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Tantalum, tin & tungsten
Coltan, cassiterite and wolframite concentrates with responsible-sourcing documentation.
- DR Congo
- Dar es Salaam
- Durban
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Uranium oxide
Class 7 dangerous goods moved under the required licences and on approved routes only.
- Namibia
- Walvis Bay
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Phosphate rock & fertilisers
Phosphate rock and finished fertilisers moving in and out of the region.
- South Africa
- Richards Bay
- Durban
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Fluorspar & industrial minerals
Fluorspar, vermiculite, andalusite and other industrial minerals in bags and containers.
- South Africa
- Durban
- Richards Bay
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Soda ash & salt
Soda ash and industrial salt in bulk bags and containers for glass, detergent and chemical plants.
- Botswana
- Namibia
- Durban
- Walvis Bay
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Sulphur & sulphuric acid
Inbound sulphur and acid for Copperbelt copper and cobalt processing, moved under dangerous-goods rules.
- Zambia
- DR Congo
- Dar es Salaam
- Beira
- Durban
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Fuel & mining consumables
Diesel, lubricants, process reagents, tyres and spares moved inbound to mine sites.
- All SADC mining regions
- Maputo
- Beira
- Durban
- Dar es Salaam
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Sugar
Raw and refined sugar in bulk, bags or containers.
- Mozambique
- Eswatini
- Malawi
- Zambia
- Maputo
- Beira
- Durban
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Tobacco
Leaf tobacco from Southern Africa's main growing regions.
- Zimbabwe
- Malawi
- Zambia
- Beira
- Durban
- Nacala
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Cashew & nuts
Raw cashew nuts, macadamias and other nuts in containers.
- Mozambique
- Tanzania
- South Africa
- Malawi
- Nacala
- Dar es Salaam
- Maputo
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Cotton
Lint cotton bales for spinning mills in Asia.
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Tanzania
- Zimbabwe
- Beira
- Nacala
- Dar es Salaam
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Citrus & fresh produce
Temperature-controlled reefer cargo, from farm to vessel.
- South Africa
- Zimbabwe
- Eswatini
- Mozambique
- Durban
- Maputo
- Cape Town
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Tea & coffee
Tea and green coffee in bags and containers.
- Malawi
- Tanzania
- Zimbabwe
- Beira
- Dar es Salaam
- Nacala
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Timber & wood products
Sawn timber, logs and wood chips, shipped in containers or as break-bulk.
- Mozambique
- South Africa
- Zambia
- Beira
- Maputo
- Durban
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Maize, soya & grains
Grain, oilseeds and pulses moving between SADC markets and overseas.
- Zambia
- South Africa
- Malawi
- Tanzania
- Durban
- Beira
- Dar es Salaam
Origins and gateways show where each commodity is mainly produced and exported in the region. Moving something else? Tell us about it.
(02)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
| Cargo | Origin | Gateway | Mode | Corridor |
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| 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
(03)Solutions
Every leg.
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.
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
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
Customs & export documents
Export permits, certificates of origin, customs entries and border clearance, ready before the cargo moves.
- Export permits
- SADC origin
- Border clearance
Warehousing & stockpiles
Bonded and general storage, tracked lot by lot and released only on your authorisation.
- Bonded storage
- Lot tracking
- Release control
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
(04)Why Gleatz
On the ground.
On the ground.
On the line.
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Teams in Johannesburg and Maputo
We sit on both ends of the region's busiest mineral corridor, so problems get solved where they happen.
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Four languages, one contact
English, Portuguese, French and Arabic, with mines, border authorities and overseas buyers.
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Paperwork right the first time
Permits, origin certificates and customs entries done before cargo moves. Fewer border stops, fewer demurrage bills.
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Same-day answers
Quotes and status updates the same working day. Mining buyers don't wait, and neither do we.
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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
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.
(07)Get a quote
Get a rate for your commodity.
Tell us what you are shipping and where. A Gleatz specialist replies with a rate and a transit plan, usually the same working day.
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