Our Purpose is to make a positive difference in Africa's trade with the world, touching lives of the communities in which we operate.

Customer Solutions

Our can-do attitude, tenacity, courage and vision have seen us grow from humble beginnings into a global powerhouse represented in 21 countries. We provide customer solutions for an efficient and cost effective cargo flow – efficiently moving cargo by road, rail, sea and air – providing integrated logistical and specialised services across trade corridors.

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Keeping our people and communities safe is a top priority.

Safety first is a Grindrod promise.

Grindrod is guided by legislation and international and national best practice.

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Our investment in southern Africa is evident in our active commitment to building infrastructure to support customer needs.

Our ambition is to facilitate trade across key corridors in sub-Saharan Africa. This requires partnering with customers to understand their unique requirements, collaborating with governments and local authorities, investing and building infrastructure, and ensuring that our business units are aligned to provide the most effective logistics solution.


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dry bulk Terminals
Multi-purpose Terminals


Grindrod offers an efficient service across Southern Africa to importers and exporters. Our infrastructure is designed to handle a variety of bulk, break-bulk commodities, vehicles and containers. We have long-standing relationships with numerous mining houses, commodity traders and large industrial consumers.


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Grindrod's logistics network actively contributes to inclusive economic growth by driving flows of minerals, agricultural products and project cargo across key southern African trade corridors. We efficiently develop and manage trade corridors in collaboration with our partners and stakeholders.


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Our rail, road, and marine transportation networks, enable trade flow by efficiently operating on corridors, transporting cargo overland, over-border, and by sea, connecting customers to markets.


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Celebrating the Richards Bay container terminal concession

Stories

Celebrating the Richards Bay container terminal concession

At a glamorous event hosted by Transnet Ports Authority (TNPA) in the Port of Richards Bay on 20 May 2025, Xolani Mbambo, CEO of Grindrod and representing the Grindrod Eyamakohsi partnership, and Adv. Phyllis Difeto, acting Chief Executive for TNPA, signed the concession agreement to build and operate the container terminal in Richards Bay. A proud moment for Grindrod and Eyamakhosi Resources.


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Message from the CEO

XOLANI  MBAMBO

Appointed CEO, Grindrod Limited on 1 January 2023
CA(SA), AMP (Harvard)

As we approach the second half of 2025, it is important to pause and reflect on both our achievements and the challenges we've navigated. These moments of reflection not only measure our progress but also guide our strategy and reinforce our commitment to delivering sustainable value.

Strategy

This period marked a significant strategic step for Grindrod with the successful conclusion of our R1.4 billion acquisition of the remaining 35% interest in the Matola terminal. This gives us full ownership and more flexibility in how we operate and grow this strategic asset.

At the same time, we have completed the exit of KwaZulu-Natal north coast property backed loan and begun the process of exiting our 50% investment in Cockett Group for the total proceeds of R0.9 billion. These transactions are aligned with our strategy to divest from non-core assets and sharpen our focus on our core business.

Despite the sizable equity investment in Matola, our Group's net debt remains low at R0.4 billion, providing clear evidence of a strong balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation.

Operational wins

In May, our Matola terminal achieved a historic milestone, loading over 1075 638 tonnes, the highest monthly throughput on record. This remarkable performance is even more encouraging considering the operational disruptions we faced late last year, including the temporary suspension of rail operations and port activity due to the closure of the Lebombo Border.

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XOLANI MBAMBO

News

Grindrod’s Matola Terminal records highest monthly throughput

In May 2025, our Matola terminal achieved a historic milestone, loading over 1075 638 tonnes, the highest monthly throughput on record. This remarkable performance is even more encouraging considering the operational disruptions we faced late last year, including the temporary suspension of rail operations and port activity due to the closure of the Lebombo Border.

We are pleased to report that operations in Maputo and Matola have returned to normal, and we have seen substantial recovery.

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Grindrod concludes the acquisition of the remaining 35% interest in Matola

In the first half of 2025, Grindrod concluded the R1.4 billion acquisition of the remaining 35% interest in the Matola terminal. Full ownership provides more flexibility in operating and growing this strategic asset. For more information read the original press release.

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Grindrod donates a Learning Lab to upskill local communities

A spirit of hope and empowerment filled the air at the Hillcrest AIDS Centre Trust (HACT) in early June as the organisation officially unveiled its expanded Learning Lab, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at equipping unemployed and out-of-school youth from the Valley of a Thousand Hills with essential digital and vocational skills.

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