Intermodal Solutions beyond the Port
At MSC South Africa, we offer a fully integrated intermodal network that connects road, rail, warehousing, and mineral depot services—designed to move your cargo efficiently before and beyond the sea leg of its journey. With national coverage, a robust fleet, and expert teams, we provide tailor-made, end-to-end logistics solutions that take the strain off your inland shipping needs.
One-Stop Shop for Inland Logistics
Our “one-stop shop” approach means less coordination, fewer delays, and more control—allowing you to focus on your core business while we handle the logistics. We simplify your supply chain by offering a comprehensive suite of services, including road and rail transport, warehousing and mineral depot services, container packing and unpacking, as well as specialized equipment and skilled staff.
Whether it’s general, bonded, hazardous, reefer, or out-of-gauge cargo, MSC delivers a single point of contact for all your inland logistics requirements.
National Footprint with Strategic Coverage
With offices and operations in Cape Town, Durban, East London, Port Elizabeth (Uitenhage/Coega), Johannesburg, and Pretoria, we ensure :
- Seamless cargo movement across South Africa,
- Efficient access to major ports and industrial hubs
- Local expertise with national reach
We also cover long-distance routes between:
- Johannesburg <-> Durban
- Cape Town <-> Johannesburg
- Port Elizabeth <-> Johannesburg
And we assess alternative routes on request.
Specialized Equipment & Fleet Strength
Our extensive fleet includes tipper trailers, side loaders, retractable trailers, lowbeds, and car carriers. In addition, we offer reefer containers and gensets, as well as flatbeds, sliders, hi-cube trailers, and super links. With dedicated fleets stationed in City Deep, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, Uitenhage, Coega, and East London, we’re equipped to handle in-bond cargo, hazardous materials, refrigerated and temperature-sensitive goods, as well as out-of-gauge cargo.
Overborder Capabilities Across Southern Africa
MSC supports cross-border logistics into key regional markets, including Lesotho (via Durban – truck only), Eswatini (rail & truck), Botswana (rail & truck – Gaborone, Francistown), Zimbabwe (truck – Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Mutare), Zambia (truck – Lusaka, Kitwe, Ndola), and Malawi (truck – Lilongwe, Blantyre).
Did You Know?
Our strongest value proposition is our one-stop shop approach combining infrastructure, equipment and expertise to deliver a seamless inland logistics experience. Whether you're moving containers, minerals, vehicles or temperature-sensitive cargo, MSC South Africa has the network and capability to get it done efficiently and reliably.