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Whatever Makes Your Cargo Complex,
We have the Solution to Move it

Move your cargo with peace of mind, whatever the product and wherever it needs to go. As an experienced South African freight forwarder, we handle general goods, hazardous and military cargo, Project cargo along with e-commerce last-mile delivery. Our team ensures safe, smooth shipping worldwide.

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About us

One Logistics Solution for Every Way Your Cargo Needs to Move

When your shipment involves different modes, borders, customs requirements or specialist handling, managing each part separately adds complexity. We bring air, sea and road freight, customs clearance and warehousing together around your cargo, giving businesses and government organisations one experienced team to coordinate the journey across South Africa and worldwide.

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Customer happiness through our long-term business partnerships

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Clients we’ve helped move goods across borders with confidence

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"In today’s world of international trade, tariffs are creating real turbulence for businesses. At Transglobal, we’re here to ease your logistics burden. With decades of experience navigating global challenges, we remain your trusted partner—ready to deliver resilient, smart, and seamless solutions.."

Sugie Govender

Chief Executive Officer

Our Services

Freight Forwarding Solutions
That Fit You

Dangerous & Hazardous Cargo

Dangerous & Hazardous Cargo

We manage dangerous and hazardous cargo that requires correct classification, documentation and compliant transport by air, sea or road.

Dangerous & Hazardous Cargo

Transglobal manages dangerous goods with the required documentation, carrier acceptance and transport arrangements for safe and compliant movement.

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Military Logistics

Military Logistics

We manage military and defence cargo with the security, accountability and transport planning required for sensitive shipments.

Military Logistics

Transglobal handles defence cargo with secure handovers, suitable transport arrangements and clear accountability from collection through to delivery.

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Project Cargo

Project Cargo

We manage heavy, oversized and irregular cargo that requires specialist equipment, route planning and carefully coordinated transport.

Project Cargo

Transglobal plans project cargo around load dimensions, route conditions, lifting requirements, transport equipment and access at the delivery site.

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Why Use Transglobal

Moving the World with
Confidence and Care

1

Our Values

We are built on trust, consistency, and customer-first service — ensuring every freight shipment is handled with care and precision.

2

Global Reach

Rooted in South Africa, our freight forwarding network connects your cargo to key global trade routes across air, sea, and road.

3

Competitive Advantage

We handle contracts, INCO terms, and tariff classifications with accuracy — helping your business save time and money on cross-border logistics.

4

Accredited Level 1 (Compliance) & Level 2 (Security) AEO

As of December 2023, Transglobal is officially certified as an Authorised Economic Operator, meeting strict standards for customs compliance and international cargo security.
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From Everyday Cargo
to the Extraordinary

Transglobal delivers reliable logistics solutions for every requirement from general goods and pharmaceutical equipment to luxury vehicles, hazardous materials and military cargo. We manage each shipment with precision, care and compliance.

General Cargo

General Cargo

  • We plan each shipment around what your business needs to move, where it is going and when it must arrive.
  • Supported by our IATA and FIATA affiliations, we coordinate reliable freight movement across international markets.
  • Documentation, customs clearance and delivery remain connected throughout the journey.
Project Cargo

Project Cargo

  • Our specialists assess the cargo, route, lifting requirements and site conditions before selecting equipment.
  • When containerised cargo requires VGM verification, our SAMSA-authorised mobile weighing service can be carried out at the loading location.
  • Permits, specialised transport and on-site activities are coordinated around the project schedule.
E-commerce Last-Mile Delivery

E-commerce Last-Mile Delivery

  • Transglobal coordinates e-commerce orders from the distribution point through to the customer.
  • Before dispatch, addresses, contact details and delivery instructions are confirmed for each order.
  • The process concludes with a reliable handover and delivery confirmation.
Collectors and Museum Consignments

Collectors and Museum Consignments

  • Every rare or valuable item receives dedicated attention rather than being treated as routine freight.
  • Specialist packing and transportation are planned around its condition, value and fragility.
  • Careful oversight protects the consignment from collection through to final handover.
Hazardous Cargo

Hazardous Cargo

  • Our dangerous goods specialists establish the classification and regulations governing each hazardous shipment.
  • Packaging, labels, safety documents and applicable permits are carefully checked before dispatch.
  • Controlled handling and compliant transportation continue from collection through to delivery.
Military Logistics

Military Logistics

  • Each military cargo shipment is planned around its security, regulatory and destination requirements.
  • Supported by our Authorised Economic Operator status, we maintain secure and compliant supply-chain procedures.
  • Permits, end-user documentation and controlled transportation are coordinated through to the authorised recipient.
Vehicle Imports and Exports

Vehicle Imports and Exports

  • Each vehicle shipment is planned according to its value, condition and import or export requirements.
  • We assist with the necessary permits, customs clearance and applicable APDP processes.
  • Protective loading and secure transportation safeguard the vehicle through to final handover.

Precision in Motion

Handling What Others
Can’t Move

Luxury & Specialist Vehicles

Luxury and Exotic Vehicles Classic and Collector Cars Secure Vehicle Transportation Customs Clearance Support Import and Export Assistance Careful Door-to-Door Handling

Hazardous Cargo

Chemicals and Explosives Radioactive Materials Classified Dangerous Goods Compliant Packing and Labelling Customs and Documentation Safe, Regulated Transportation

Military Logistics

Military Equipment Defence and Sensitive Cargo Secure Transport Coordination Regulatory Documentation Customs Clearance Support Carefully Planned Delivery

E-commerce Last-Mile Delivery

Reliable Final-Mile Delivery Distribution-to-Door Service Careful Product Handling Coordinated Delivery Support Business and Customer Deliveries Safe, On-Time Delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to your shipping questions

What if my cargo needs more than standard freight forwarding?

Transglobal builds the logistics around the shipment. From oversized and hazardous cargo to military equipment, vehicles and sensitive consignments, we coordinate the transport, handling, documentation and specialist requirements needed to move it.

Can Transglobal combine different logistics services for one shipment?

Yes. Depending on the shipment, we can bring together air, sea or road freight with customs clearance, warehousing, cross-border transport, cargo insurance and final delivery under one coordinated logistics solution.

How does Transglobal solve complex cargo challenges?

We first assess what makes the shipment challenging, including its size, classification, route, destination and regulatory requirements. We then determine the appropriate transport method, equipment, documentation and handling plan.

Can Transglobal manage shipments across borders and international markets?

Yes. We coordinate cargo moving within South Africa, across regional borders and between international markets, managing the required freight connections, customs processes and delivery arrangements along the route.

Why choose Transglobal when a shipment needs specialist handling?

With more than 28 years of freight experience and established global logistics networks, we combine specialist cargo knowledge with hands-on coordination to find practical solutions for shipments that require more than standard freight.

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Why Complex Cargo Finds the Right Solution with Us

  • Specialist know-how for cargo beyond standard freight.
  • One team coordinating every part of your shipment.
  • Global connections that keep complex routes moving.
  • Practical solutions shaped around what your cargo needs.

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