Definitive South African Shipping Agent List
Our clients and fellow-shipping industry professionals often ask us where they can access a comprehensive shipping agent list for South African ports. Hence, we decided to compile and publish a definitive list of shipping agents in South Africa on this page. We trust it will help you, as much as it helps us.
Licenced Shipping Agents in South Africa
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | South African Ports | ||||||||||
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Contact Person | Email |
Telephone | Website |
Cape Town |
Durban |
Richards Bay |
Coega |
Port Elizabeth |
Mossel Bay |
Saldanha |
East London |
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AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | e | 031 332 5662 | w | x | x | x | |||||
Advanced Maritime Transports (Pty) Ltd | Guy McPhun | e | 021 510 5810 | w | x | x | x | |||||
African Marine Solutions Group | P Maclons | e | 021 507 5777 | w | x | x | x | |||||
BLS Portco SA | Oscar Jasman | e | 021 421 1623 | w | x | x | x | x | x | |||
CMA CGM Shipping Agencies | Chris Gramany | e | 031 319 1300 | w | x | |||||||
Diamond Shipping Services (Pty) Ltd | Sumit Banerjee | e | 021 419 2734 | w | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Fairship KZN (Pty) Ltd | Obed Mabhida | e | 010 010 7700 | w | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
Full sail 1 (Pty) Ltd | e | 021 440 9785 | w | x | x | x | ||||||
Maersk SA (Pty) Ltd | David Elton | e | 021 408 6000 | w | x | x | x | |||||
Oceanic Seagull Maritime CC | Richard Kidwell | e | 021 510 3385 | w | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd | Megan Gobey | e ; e | 021 419 8660 | w | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | e | 021 421 0033 | w | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd | Hein Laubscher | e | 021 551 6809 | w | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Trans Marine Shipping CC | Tamryn Page | e | 021 527 9260 | w | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
Wilhelmsen Ships Services | Anton Coetzee | e | 021 527 9360 | w | x | x | x | x | x | |||
Nautilus Ship Services | Charmaine Gomes | e | 031 332 5662 | w | x | |||||||
Hull Blyth South Afica | Fiona Calitz | e | 031 202 9621 | w | x | x | x |
[Note: This information was accurate on the date of publication – 15/03/2021. Contact details are for the head office which is indicated by the capital “X”. We try our best to keep it updated but if you would like us to update any details, please just send an email to info@shipchandlers.co.za]
Shipping Agents South Africa Knows & Trusts
The expert teams listed here have proven themselves exceptionally capable in acting as local representatives for vessel owners and charterers from around the globe. This includes liaising with local port authorities to book berth/anchorage spots; engaging service suppliers for delivery of goods and services to the vessel and acting as a go-between with the various authorities that play a role in this regard.
Our shipping agent list only includes agents that hold valid Shipping Agent licenses so you can rest assured that every vessel agent on our list comes with a stellar reputation. These shipping line agents will liaise with all relevant parties on your behalf, protect your interests at the port and work tirelessly to arrange the goods and services your vessel requires in Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth, Coega, Richards Bay, Durban or East London.
For ease of use, you’ll see we’ve indicated the ports each agency operates at. If you would prefer to see the list sorted by Port, just click the relevant link below to go to the relevant table:
- Cape Town shipping agents
- Saldanha shipping agents
- Port Elizabeth shipping agents
- Coega shipping agents
- Durban shipping agents
- Richards Bay shipping agents
- East London shipping agents
Cape Town Shipping Agents
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | |||
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Contact Person | Telephone (Head Office) | Website | ||
AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | geir@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | http://www.nautilusship.com |
Access World | Michael Meyer | michael.meyer@accessworld.com | 079 8792777 | www.accessworld.com |
Advanced Maritime Transports (Pty) Ltd | Guy McPhun | g.mcphun@amt-sa.com | 021 510 5810 | http://https://amt-sa.com/presence/south-africa/ |
African Marine Solutions Group | P Maclons | amsol@amsol.co.za | 021 507 5777 | http://www.amsol.co.za |
BLS Portco SA | Oscar Jasman | oscar@blsportco.co.za | 021 421 1623 | http://www.blsportco.co.za |
Fairship KZN (Pty) Ltd | Obed Mabhida | dbnops@fairshipsa.net | 010 010 7700 | http://www.fairship.net |
Full sail 1 (Pty) Ltd | csdcpt@fullsail1.co.za | 021 440 9785 | http://http://fullsail1.co.za/ | |
GAC Shipping | Rene Kruger | Rene.Kruger@gac.com | 021 464 9700 | http://www.gac.com |
Maersk SA (Pty) Ltd | David Elton | fjacobs@za.safmarine.com | 021 408 6000 | www.maersk.com |
Oceanic Seagull Maritime CC | Richard Kidwell | cape@oceanicseagull.co.zaa | 021 510 3385 | http://oceanicseagull.co.za |
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd | Megan Gobey | megang@rennies.co.za ; cpt@rennies.co.za | 021 419 8660 | https://www.rsagency.co.za/ |
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | ctinfo@lbhsouthafrica.com | 021 421 0033 | lbh-group.com |
Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd | Hein Laubscher | capetown@thembanishipping.co.za | 021 551 6809 | http://thembanishipping.co.za |
Trans Marine Shipping CC | Tamryn Page | tamryn@tmsships.co.za | 021 527 9260 | http://https://www.transmarineshipping.com/ |
Wilhelmsen Ships Services | Anton Coetzee | wss.capetown@wilhelmsen.com | 021 527 9360 | http://wilhelmsen.com |
Kanoo Ship Agency | Vishal Saroop | vishal.saroop@kanooshipping.com | 021 4218999 | www.kanooshipping.com |
Mentor Shipping Agency | Roberto Vigilino | mentorcpt@mentorshipping.com | 021 5106953 | www.mentorshipping.co.za |
Trade Ocean | Vadim Amelin | vadim@tradeocean.co.za | 082 8255714 | www.tradeocean.co.za |
RNc Ship Agency | Ron Caris | roncaris@rncships.com | 021 5515130 | www.rncships.com |
Saldanha Shipping Agents
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | |||
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Contact Person | Telephone (Head Office) | Website | ||
AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | geir@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | http://www.nautilusship.com |
Access World | Michael Meyer | michael.meyer@accessworld.com | 079 8792777 | www.accessworld.com |
BLS Portco SA | Oscar Jasman | oscar@blsportco.co.za | 021 421 1623 | http://www.blsportco.co.za |
Diamond Shipping Services (Pty) Ltd | Sumit Banerjee | csdplz@dssrsa.com | 021 419 2734 | http://www.dssrsa.com |
Fairship KZN (Pty) Ltd | Obed Mabhida | dbnops@fairshipsa.net | 010 010 7700 | http://www.fairship.net |
Oceanic Seagull Maritime CC | Richard Kidwell | cape@oceanicseagull.co.zaa | 021 510 3385 | http://oceanicseagull.co.za |
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd | Megan Gobey | megang@rennies.co.za ; cpt@rennies.co.za | 021 419 8660 | https://www.rsagency.co.za/ |
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | ctinfo@lbhsouthafrica.com | 021 421 0033 | lbh-group.com |
Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd | Hein Laubscher | capetown@thembanishipping.co.za | 021 551 6809 | http://thembanishipping.co.za |
Trans Marine Shipping CC | Tamryn Page | tamryn@tmsships.co.za | 021 527 9260 | https://www.transmarineshipping.com/ |
Wilhelmsen Ships Services | Anton Coetzee | wss.capetown@wilhelmsen.com | 021 527 9360 | http://wilhelmsen.com |
Kanoo Ship Agency | Vishal Saroop | vishal.saroop@kanooshipping.com | 021 4218999 | www.kanooshipping.com |
Mentor Shipping Agency | Roberto Vigilino | mentorcpt@mentorshipping.com | 021 5106953 | www.mentorshipping.co.za |
Trade Ocean | Vadim Amelin | vadim@tradeocean.co.za | 082 8255714 | www.tradeocean.co.za |
RNc Ship Agency | Ron Caris | roncaris@rncships.com | 021 5515130 | www.rncships.com |
Port Elizabeth Shipping Agents
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | |||
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Contact Person | Telephone (Head Office) | Website | ||
AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | geir@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | http://www.nautilusship.com |
Advanced Maritime Transports (Pty) Ltd | Guy McPhun | g.mcphun@amt-sa.com | 021 510 5810 | http://https://amt-sa.com/presence/south-africa/ |
BLS Portco SA | Oscar Jasman | oscar@blsportco.co.za | 021 421 1623 | http://www.blsportco.co.za |
Diamond Shipping Services (Pty) Ltd | Sumit Banerjee | csdplz@dssrsa.com | 021 419 2734 | http://www.dssrsa.com |
DSV Global Transport and Logistics | Charmaine Vanrooyen | charmaine.vanrooyen@za.dsv.com | 041 501 2600 | http://https://www.za.dsv.com/ |
Fairship KZN (Pty) Ltd | Obed Mabhida | dbnops@fairshipsa.net | 010 010 7700 | http://www.fairship.net |
Full sail 1 (Pty) Ltd | csdcpt@fullsail1.co.za | 021 440 9785 | http://http://fullsail1.co.za/ | |
GAC Shipping | Rene Kruger | Rene.Kruger@gac.com | 021 464 9700 | http://www.gac.com |
Maersk SA (Pty) Ltd | David Elton | fjacobs@za.safmarine.com | 021 408 6000 | www.maersk.com |
Oceanic Seagull Maritime CC | Richard Kidwell | cape@oceanicseagull.co.zaa | 021 510 3385 | http://oceanicseagull.co.za |
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd | Megan Gobey | megang@rennies.co.za ; cpt@rennies.co.za | 021 419 8660 | https://www.rsagency.co.za/ |
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | ctinfo@lbhsouthafrica.com | 021 421 0033 | lbh-group.com |
Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd | Hein Laubscher | capetown@thembanishipping.co.za | 021 551 6809 | http://thembanishipping.co.za |
Trans Marine Shipping CC | Tamryn Page | tamryn@tmsships.co.za | 021 527 9260 | https://www.transmarineshipping.com/ |
Wilhelmsen Ships Services | Anton Coetzee | wss.capetown@wilhelmsen.com | 021 527 9360 | http://wilhelmsen.com |
Hull Blyth South Afica | Fiona Calitz | enquiriessa@hull-blyth.com | 031 202 9621 | www.hull-blyth.com |
Coega Shipping Agents
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | |||
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Contact Person | Telephone (Head Office) | Website | ||
AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | geir@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | http://www.nautilusship.com |
Diamond Shipping Services (Pty) Ltd | Sumit Banerjee | csdplz@dssrsa.com | 021 419 2734 | http://www.dssrsa.com |
DSV Global Transport and Logistics | Charmaine Vanrooyen | charmaine.vanrooyen@za.dsv.com | 041 501 2600 | http://https://www.za.dsv.com/ |
Oceanic Seagull Maritime CC | Richard Kidwell | cape@oceanicseagull.co.zaa | 021 510 3385 | http://oceanicseagull.co.za |
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd | Megan Gobey | megang@rennies.co.za ; cpt@rennies.co.za | 021 419 8660 | https://www.rsagency.co.za/ |
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | ctinfo@lbhsouthafrica.com | 021 421 0033 | lbh-group.com |
Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd | Hein Laubscher | capetown@thembanishipping.co.za | 021 551 6809 | http://thembanishipping.co.za |
Trans Marine Shipping CC | Tamryn Page | tamryn@tmsships.co.za | 021 527 9260 | https://www.transmarineshipping.com/ |
Hull Blyth South Afica | Fiona Calitz | enquiriessa@hull-blyth.com | 031 202 9621 | www.hull-blyth.com |
Durban Shipping Agents
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | |||
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Contact Person | Telephone (Head Office) | Website | ||
AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | geir@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | http://www.nautilusship.com |
Advanced Maritime Transports (Pty) Ltd | Guy McPhun | g.mcphun@amt-sa.com | 021 510 5810 | http://https://amt-sa.com/presence/south-africa/ |
African Marine Solutions Group | P Maclons | amsol@amsol.co.za | 021 507 5777 | http://www.amsol.co.za |
BLS Portco SA | Oscar Jasman | oscar@blsportco.co.za | 021 421 1623 | http://www.blsportco.co.za |
CMA CGM Shipping Agencies | Chris Gramany | dba.cgramany@cma-cgm.com | 031 319 1300 | http://www.cma-cgm.com |
Diamond Shipping Services (Pty) Ltd | Sumit Banerjee | csdplz@dssrsa.com | 021 419 2734 | http://www.dssrsa.com |
Fairship KZN (Pty) Ltd | Obed Mabhida | dbnops@fairshipsa.net | 010 010 7700 | http://www.fairship.net |
Full sail 1 (Pty) Ltd | csdcpt@fullsail1.co.za | 021 440 9785 | http://http://fullsail1.co.za/ | |
Maersk SA (Pty) Ltd | David Elton | fjacobs@za.safmarine.com | 021 408 6000 | www.maersk.com |
Oceanic Seagull Maritime CC | Richard Kidwell | cape@oceanicseagull.co.zaa | 021 510 3385 | http://oceanicseagull.co.za |
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd | Megan Gobey | megang@rennies.co.za ; cpt@rennies.co.za | 021 419 8660 | https://www.rsagency.co.za/ |
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | ctinfo@lbhsouthafrica.com | 021 421 0033 | lbh-group.com |
Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd | Hein Laubscher | capetown@thembanishipping.co.za | 021 551 6809 | http://thembanishipping.co.za |
Trans Marine Shipping CC | Tamryn Page | tamryn@tmsships.co.za | 021 527 9260 | https://www.transmarineshipping.com/ |
Wilhelmsen Ships Services | Anton Coetzee | wss.capetown@wilhelmsen.com | 021 527 9360 | http://wilhelmsen.com |
Nautilus Ship Services | Charmaine Gomes | charmaine@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | www.nautilusship.com |
Hull Blyth South Afica | Fiona Calitz | enquiriessa@hull-blyth.com | 031 202 9621 | www.hull-blyth.com |
Richards Bay Shipping Agents
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | |||
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Contact Person | Telephone (Head Office) | Website | ||
AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | geir@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | http://www.nautilusship.com |
Access World | Michael Meyer | michael.meyer@accessworld.com | 079 8792777 | www.accessworld.com |
BLS Portco SA | Oscar Jasman | oscar@blsportco.co.za | 021 421 1623 | http://www.blsportco.co.za |
Fairship KZN (Pty) Ltd | Obed Mabhida | dbnops@fairshipsa.net | 010 010 7700 | http://www.fairship.net |
GAC Shipping | Rene Kruger | Rene.Kruger@gac.com | 021 464 9700 | http://www.gac.com |
Oceanic Seagull Maritime CC | Richard Kidwell | cape@oceanicseagull.co.zaa | 021 510 3385 | http://oceanicseagull.co.za |
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd | Megan Gobey | megang@rennies.co.za ; cpt@rennies.co.za | 021 419 8660 | https://www.rsagency.co.za/ |
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | ctinfo@lbhsouthafrica.com | 021 421 0033 | lbh-group.com |
Thembani Shipping (Pty) Ltd | Hein Laubscher | capetown@thembanishipping.co.za | 021 551 6809 | http://thembanishipping.co.za |
Trans Marine Shipping CC | Tamryn Page | tamryn@tmsships.co.za | 021 527 9260 | https://www.transmarineshipping.com/ |
Wilhelmsen Ships Services | Anton Coetzee | wss.capetown@wilhelmsen.com | 021 527 9360 | http://wilhelmsen.com |
East London Shipping Agents
Company Name | Primary Contact Details | |||
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Contact Person | Telephone (Head Office) | Website | ||
AB Nautilus Projects (Pty) Ltd | Geir Laupsa | geir@nautilusship.com | 031 332 5662 | http://www.nautilusship.com |
Diamond Shipping Services (Pty) Ltd | Sumit Banerjee | csdplz@dssrsa.com | 021 419 2734 | http://www.dssrsa.com |
Fairship KZN (Pty) Ltd | Obed Mabhida | dbnops@fairshipsa.net | 010 010 7700 | http://www.fairship.net |
LBH Ship Agency | Jason Stewart | ctinfo@lbhsouthafrica.com | 021 421 0033 | lbh-group.com |
The South African maritime industry is an immensely important source of revenue for our developing country, which is why every roleplayer in the freight supply chain takes their responsibilities as a representative of the trade very seriously. At Link Ship Chandlers, this means that we go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that every vessel owner and charterer that employ our services during their anchorage in Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Saldanha, Richards Bay, East London or Coega, receives seamless assistance from start to finish. It is our privilege to play such a pivotal role in smoothing the way for service excellence in South Africa and we look forward to assisting all vessel owners with the re-supply of their vessels.
For more information on our shipping agent list or individual ships agency operator suppliers in South Africa, feel free to reach out to a member of the Link team. We are happy to provide any additional information you require in this regard.