If it moves by sea, air, or road, we see it through
Trade Ocean works across a wide range of industries, handling cargoes across the globe and vessels calling at the ports we serve in South Africa, Namibia, and elsewhere in Southern Africa.
We move freight by sea, air, and road, and provide ship agency services for vessels calling in port.
General Goods
This covers most everyday and specialist shipments
We support a wide range of goods moving by sea, air, and road, including:
- FMCG
- Containerised cargo
- Engineering equipment
- Mining equipment
- Project cargoes
- Highly time-critical specialised cargoes such as medical devices and supplies
We manage cargo end to end, from origin to final delivery, across sea, air, and road transport, including customs clearance. These movements often involve multiple handovers, regulatory requirements, and compressed timelines.
Our role is to keep cargo flowing smoothly through ports, airports, borders, and onward transport, with clear coordination and fewer delays.
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Perishables
Perishable cargoes need to move quickly and be handled carefully. We handle temperature-sensitive and time-critical goods, including:
Frozen and chilled food products
Seafood and fish
Fresh produce
Flowers and other perishables
These shipments rely on strict timing, temperature control, and coordinated inspections across sea, air, and road freight.
We focus on reducing dwell time, coordinating checks efficiently, and helping protect cargo quality from arrival through to final delivery.
Liquids & Gas
Oil and gas-related cargo
Tankers
Offshore support vessels
Energy and industrial equipment
These movements depend on careful planning and close coordination with authorities, terminals, and service providers.
We are used to operating in regulated environments and managing these shipments steadily and safely.
International Vessels
(All Industries)
Alongside cargo movement, Trade Ocean provides ships agency services for international vessels calling at Southern African ports, regardless of the industry they serve.
We regularly work with:
- Container vessels
- Bulk carriers
- Tankers
- General cargo ships
Our ship agency services include port clearances, crew logistics, and coordination of port services. For vessel operators, we act as a reliable local partner who understands how things work on the ground.
Broad Experience, Practical Support
If you need to move cargo by sea, air, or road, or require support for vessels calling in port, Trade Ocean has the experience and local knowledge to get it done, without unnecessary complexity.
Let’s Move Forward Together
We’re here to make trade easier
— whether it’s a vessel at anchor or cargo on the move.
SOUTH AFRICA
Cape Town | Durban | Gqeberha | Johannesburg
Equiries@tradeocean.co.za
+27 (0)21 417 3050
tradeocean.co.za
NAMIBIA
Walvis Bay | Lüderitz
namibia@tradeocean.co.na
+264 (0) 83 701 0040
tradeocean.co.na
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