Comprehensive Logistics Solutions

Professional freight forwarding and project logistics management services throughout South Africa and worldwide

Air Freight Services

Due to the sensitivity and time pressures involved in air freight, COSCOR develops comprehensive air freight service plans tailored to meet our customers' specific requirements. Our Air Freight Department develops customized service plans for each customer, implementing required Operational Handling Procedures to ensure high-quality service.

Our Air Freight Services include:

  • Complete Logistics Programs (Pick, Pack, Assembly, Warehousing, Documentation and Handling) for:
    • Hazardous Cargo
    • Livestock Cargo
    • AOG & Aerospace Cargo
    • Fashion & Luxury Goods
    • Auto and Automotive parts
    • Oil & Gas Industry Cargo
    • Pharmaceutical Cargo
    • Precious Metal Cargo
  • Import/Export CONSOL & Deconsol
  • Pick, Pack, Assembly and Distribution
  • Split and Full Air Charter
  • Worldwide Door to Door Services
  • Sea/Air & Road/Air Service
  • Customs Clearance Service
  • Pick-up and Delivery Service
  • Packing and Crating

Sea Freight Services

Ocean Freight is one of the key elements in multimodal transportation service. We have a dedicated Ocean Freight Department specializing in FCL, LCL, Break-Bulk, Project Cargo and different types of cargoes on a global scale. Our worldwide logistics services cover not only shipments from port-to-port, but also the complete door-to-door supply chain solution.

Our Sea Freight Services include:

  • FCL and LCL import and export
  • Issuance and verification of shipping documentation
  • Export and import customs clearance
  • Certified industrial packing and crating
  • Packing and crating of house hold goods
  • Warehousing, assembly and distribution logistics
  • Letter of credit processing
  • Part & full vessel charter
  • Conventional shipments (break-bulk, dry & liquid bulk)
  • Volga-Don Sea/River navigation
  • Sea/Air transportation
  • Sea/Road and Sea/Rail Intermodal Services
  • Transport and Marine Insurance

Rail Freight Services

COSCOR specializes in Railway and Intermodal Transportation Services in South Africa. Our vast experience and in-depth knowledge of the South African railway networks and freight payment code system enables us to respond timely and professionally to all kinds of complex and unusual railway and intermodal transportation requirements.

Our Railway and Intermodal Services include:

  • Guaranteed 20ft, 40ft FCL & Break Bulk Services to and from South Africa
  • Combined rail, large and truck transportation of ISO Box Containers
  • Block train service between South Africa and SADC
  • Standard security of the containers with security seals and bar-locks
  • Armed and unarmed security escort service in South Africa
  • Conventional rail transportation using variety of railway covered wagons, semi wagons and platforms
  • Railway terminal handling and door delivery service
  • Professional pre and post cargo surveying
  • Daily tracing and positioning reporting
  • Tank containers and swap bodies
  • Railway reefer sections
  • South African customs declaration
  • South African proof of delivery

Road Freight Services

Most transport chains include trucking at either the beginning or the end. COSCOR integrated transportation and logistics service includes Road Transportation Service that connects with all major South African trade centers into a single network. We are one of the leading LTL and FTL operators in South Africa offering regular, scheduled departures to and from all major cities.

Our Road Freight Services include:

  • Assembly and Synchronous Positioning of Load Units (JIT)
  • Transportation of LTL, FTL and Bulk Cargo
  • Customs Clearance and Customs Escort Service
  • Special Transportation of heavyweight, oversized and project cargoes
  • Transportation of dangerous and perishable goods
  • Special transportation of household goods and personal effects
  • Contract-logistic, procurement and distribution
  • Tracing & tracking through the Global Positioning System
  • Domestic trucking and distribution in South Africa
  • Customs bonded transportation
  • Various value-added services

Customs Clearance

Expert customs brokerage services with comprehensive training on complex customs procedures across South Africa.

Warehouse Management

Secure storage facilities at all key destinations in South Africa with comprehensive warehousing and distribution services.

Project Logistics

Specialized project freight management for complex projects, oversized and heavy-lift cargoes with complete planning and implementation.

Cargo Insurance Services

COSCOR's comprehensive cargo insurance covers both onshore and offshore property and loss or damage of cargo on all modes of transportation. Our Cargo Insurance program is one of the foremost professional risk management tools in the market.

Our Cargo Insurance Service Includes:

  • "All Risk" Cargo and Marine Insurance
  • Auto Transportation Cover
  • Livestock Transportation Cover
  • High Value Goods and Fine Art Transport Cover
  • Household Goods and Personal Effect Transportation Cover
  • 3rd party Liability Coverage
  • E&O Coverage
  • Professional Liability Coverage
  • Professional Cargo Surveying
  • Pre-Shipment Inspection