METAL LINE AFRICA IS A CUSTODIAN OF HIGH VALUE COMMODITIES IN AFRICA

Metal Line is a hyperspecialized supply chain partner to Sub-Saharan Africa’s mining, mineral and metal commodity industries. The organization has over 500 employees and specializes in providing warehousing, containerization, packaging, trucking, freight forwarding, clearing, bulk and breakbulk cargo handling, and ocean freight solutions.

Metal Line Africa handles a variety of Commodities

COPPER

CHROME

IRON ORE

COBALT

NICKEL

MANGANESE

ALUMINIUM

TIN

LITHIUM

COAL

Infrastructure

Metal Line Africa has developed its infrastructural asset base and list of supply chain partners to handle a significant amount of bulk and base metals orders including copper, chrome, iron ore, manganese, nickel, tin, cobalt, and aluminium as the world prepares for major increased production via an anticipated commodity super cycle in these markets.

Sub-Saharan Excellence

Metal Line Africa has developed its infrastructural asset base and list of supply chain partners to handle a significant influx of base metals orders including copper, zinc, nickel, tin, cobalt, and aluminium as the world prepares for major increased production via an anticipated commodity super cycle in these markets.

Krugersdorp (The Hub), in Gauteng has a facility size of 100,000 sqm, holding capacity of 95,000 MT, and total throughput exceeding 3.3 million MT annually. Krugersdorp offers expert container handling, bulk exports, container depot services, rail links, and access to 24-hour sampling agents for moisture testing & cargo verification. Krugersdorp is developing a new SOS Bond store which is earmarked to be operational in Q2 2026.

Edwin Swales in KwaZulu-Natal is an 87,000 sqm site with 80,000 MT holding capacity and 2.4 million MT throughput, featuring a SOS Bond store and covered open-plan mezzanine storage for up to 1,500 cars.

Durban Harbour (Bulk Connections and Maydon Wharf) covers more than 65,000 sqm combined. The facilities link directly to quayside storage and Metal Line's privately owned bonded warehousing, stevedoring, and customs clearing, serving as Metal Line’s frontline in export logistics.

KRUGERSDORP THE HUB

GAUTENG

The heart of the operation, known as the Hub, is in Luipaardsvlei, Krugersdorp, on the West Rand of Gauteng

MAPUTO

MOZAMBIQUE

Metal Line secured its position as an account holder via a 10-year contract with MPDC (Maputo Port Development Company)

DURBAN HARBOUR

KWAZULU-NATAL

Metal Line is an anchor tenant in Bulk Connections at the Bluff berths, within the Island View Terminal of Durban Harbour in Kwazulu-Natal

CATO RIDGE

KWAZULU-NATAL

The newest addition to Metal Line’s portfolio and is a strategic location for port decongestion

GQEBERHA

EASTERN CAPE

Modern, purpose-built facility in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape Province, strategically situated near Coega port

EDWIN SWALES

KWAZULU-NATAL

Located in the centre of Durban’s logistics precinct, enabling further diversification and additional capacity on existing operations including a highly secure, technology driven SOS Bond facility

Cargo Security

Cargo security has always been a central concern for exporters. Metal Line has answered with an AI-backed security, control room, facial recognition and early- on detection software.

These systems deter theft and tampering while reinforcing the company’s reputation for delivering a safe, controlled space for international commodity flows.

The organization’s facilities are well-protected by heavily armed private security guards, and are manned on a 24/7 basis.

Our Memberships and Accreditations

Metal Line's ISO certification and association membership reflect our dedication to safety, compliance, and trusted service.

ISO 9000 Certified

International Chromium Development Association

Minor Metals Trade Association

Institute of Directors South Africa

Marine Traffic

Bond Store
SARS Customs

Our Assets

Metal Line owns and operates various typs of machinery and equipment assets in an expansive portfolio which currently includes:

Our Assets

Metal Line owns and operates various typs of machinery and equipment assets in an expansive portfolio which currently includes:

Bond Stores

Our undercover warehouses have been used to securely house high-value commodities and offer SOS Bond Store options.

Edwin Swales SOS Bond store is able to throughput around 30 000mt per month.

Krugersdorp is developing a new SOS Bond store which is earmarked to be operational in Q2 2026.

Bond Stores

Our undercover warehouses have been used to securely house high-value commodities and offer SOS Bond Store options.

Edwin Swales SOS Bond store is able to throughput around 30 000mt per month.

Krugersdorp is developing a new SOS Bond store which is earmarked to be operational in Q2 2026.

We create collaborative, innovative and sustainable solutions that are tailored specifically to customer requirements, and serve to alleviate the pain points typically felt by importers and exporters of bulk ore

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