Metal Line Holdings (Pty) Ltd and associated companies Metal Line Africa, Metal Line Group, Metal Line Logistics and Metal Line Zimbabwe (“Metal Line”, “ML”) is a supply chain solution provider specialising in bulk and break-bulk, minerals and metals such as iron ore, chrome, manganese, ferro chrome, coal, copper and cobalt, some of Southern Africa’s most significant exports markets.
Established to answer the need in the market for an efficient, cost-effective solution to reliability issues in incumbent practices and infrastructure, Metal Line offers a unique and holistic turnkey solution. The group provides customers with a comprehensive service offering that includes multi-tiered, agile and flexible options including smart trucking, bulk handling, containerization, freight forwarding, clearing and ocean freight.
The group has earned esteem in the market as a trusted warehouse keeper in collateral management and cargo custodian services, with a proven track record in bulk mineral exports.
Metal Line currently operates through the mainstream bulk ore ports in South Africa, namely Durban, Gqeberha, Richards Bay, and through Maputo Port in Mozambique.
Company established as Metal Line Projects
Maputo and Durban Corridors split, & Metal Line Group was established
Krugersdorp hub was built - Maydon Wharf presence established
Metal Line Africa was established, consolidating Durban & Krugersdorp Hub Operations
Expansion into iron ore by the opening of a Northern Cape Division
Purchases in Gqeberha & opening in Cato Ridge. Expanding into Manganese & Ferrochrome
MLA acquired an 80 000m2 facility in Durban supportive towards both bulk and break-bulk imports/ exports/ bonded cargo
MLA establishes Richards Bay ground team to facilitate the export of bulk chrome
MLA opens SOS Bond Store In Durban & launches Warehouse in Gqeberha
MLA increases footprint in Maputo & continues to expand into base metals in Krugersdorp.
Company established as Metal Line Projects
Maputo and Durban Corridors split, & Metal Line Group was established
Krugersdorp hub was built - Maydon Wharf presence established
Metal Line Africa was established, consolidating Durban & Krugersdorp Hub Operations
Expansion into iron ore by the opening of a Northern Cape Division
Purchases in Gqeberha & opening in Cato Ridge. Expanding into Manganese & Ferrochrome
MLA acquired an 80 000m2 facility in Durban supportive towards both bulk and break-bulk imports/ exports/ bonded cargo
MLA establishes Richards Bay ground team to facilitate the export of bulk chrome
MLA opens SOS Bond Store In Durban & launches Warehouse in Gqeberha
MLA increases footprint in Maputo & continues to expand into base metals in Krugersdorp.
Metal Line Africa prides itself on superior customer service delivery and attention to detail.
We believe in providing collaborative, innovative and sustainable solutions that are tailored specifically to customer requirements that serve to alleviate those pain points typically felt by importers and exporters of bulk ore.
Metal Line Africa strives to design and provide progressive, sustainable logistics solutions to customers coupled with growth, footprint expansion, and continual service improvement being top of mind.
Designing and implementing flexible logistics applications defines Metal Line Africa as your preferred supply chain project partner.
As custodian of our customers’ assets and cargo, Metal Line Africa commits to being more than just a solution provider. We see ourselves as your project partner, prioritising the safety and handling of your goods.
Metal Line Africa ensures transparency, personal service and a proven track record through cost effective structures supported by quality service delivery.
Metal Line Africa, having established itself as a preferred partner for long-term logistics and supply chain solutions, plans to continue developing smart, “out the box thinking” applications for the impovement of the bulk logistics sector.
Metal Line Africa plans to strategically position its brand as synonymous with trust, innovation, agility, integrity and intuitive solution provision.