Our History

OUR HISTORY

Our journey began in 1992 as Greystones Enterprises, a small but ambitious cargo-handling operation based in Durban. From day one, the company was defined by a strong commitment to efficiency and reliability in stevedoring. These early years laid the groundwork for our operational culture, marked by steady growth and a deep-seated determination to evolve alongside South Africa’s changing port logistics landscape.

 

THE INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIP ERA

In 1993, we entered a transformative joint venture with an affiliate of SSA Marine, a US-based global port operator. This partnership ushered in two decades of rapid expansion and operational refinement, introducing international best practices to our local operations. During this era, we strengthened our foundations and expanded our national presence, gaining the expertise that would eventually allow us to stand independently.

INNOVATION IN EAST LONDON

A pivotal moment in our history occurred in the early 2000s when we expanded to the Port of East London. Here, we engineered a landmark 450-metre conveyor system to move imported wheat directly from the quay to inland silos. This innovation did more than just improve efficiency; it secured the supply of wheat for local bread manufacturers and supported regional food security in Lesotho, proving our ability to engineer large-scale industry solutions.

A NEW IDENTITY

In 2017, we underwent a major rebrand to officially become South Africa Cargo Services (SA CARGO), adopting a modern identity aligned with our unified national service offering. By 2018, we returned to 100% South African ownership, severing historical international ties to focus fully on local excellence. Since then, we have continued to modernise, launching new bulk containerisation facilities and reinforcing our status as a proudly local industry leader.

A LEGACY OF LOGISTICS EXCELLENCE

100% South African Owned

Achieving a historic milestone as a South African entity buys out SSA Marine to gain full ownership of SA CARGO.

End-to-End Clearing & Forwarding

Strengthening the supply chain with the debut of our dedicated Clearing & Forwarding division.

Expansion into Bulk Warehousing

Scaling our infrastructure with the official launch of the General & Bulk Warehousing division.

The Rebranding to SA Cargo

A new era begins with a strategic rebrand to better reflect our identity, moving from South African Cargo Services to SA CARGO.

Local Empowerment & Leadership

SSA acquires 100% ownership of Greystones Cargo Systems, appointing Themba Ngcobo as CE and selling a stake to a local firm.

Strategic Marine Partnership

Entering a pivotal joint venture with an SSA Marine Affiliate to expand operational reach.

The Launch of Greystone Enterprises

Established as Greystones Enterprises in Durban, launching with a focus on stevedoring efficiency.

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  Head office:
Kingsmead Office Park,
20 Kingsmead Blvd,
Stamford Hill,
Durban, 4001

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