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.

SHERQ

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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New CEO Announcement

Kwazi Mabaso

We are excited to welcome Kwazi Mabaso as the new Chief Executive Officer of Grindrod Limited, effective 1 December 2025.

 This follows our June announcement advising shareholders of the resignation of our outgoing CEO, Xolani Mbambo.

 Kwazi steps into this role following his successful tenure as CEO of Grindrod Terminals, where he has been instrumental in shaping and executing some of the Group’s most strategic initiatives.

With a strong track record in cross-border leadership, stakeholder management, and large-scale project delivery, Kwazi brings both a global perspective and deep experience within African markets. This unique combination has seen him play a central role in driving Grindrod’s strategy, transformation, and growth, including the significant mergers and acquisitions concluded this year.

As we thank Xolani Mbambo for his leadership and contributions, we look forward to the next chapter under Kwazi’s guidance, one focused on unlocking opportunities, building partnerships, and creating lasting value.

 Please join us in congratulating Kwazi on this appointment!

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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