The South African Mercantile Corporation (Pty) Ltd, was founded in the 1920’s and has evolved and grown into an international logistics company since its early beginnings. With our head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa – the economic heartland – we are well positioned to offer our clients a full freight management solution, tailored to their individual requirements.
We are part of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA) and are its largest South African member, which has representation in 190 countries across the globe. The South African Mercantile Corporation (Pty) Ltd is acting as a mandated representative under FSP licence 481.
Navigating customs regulations can be complex. Our expert team simplifies this process by providing comprehensive customs brokerage services. With SAMC as your customs partner, you benefit from accurate tariff classifications, duty management, and compliance with SARS and SAAFF standards.
With our own offices in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, and East London, SAMC is uniquely positioned to serve our customers. From sea and air freight to road transport, we ensure smooth, reliable connections that bridge local operations with international reach.
Our Full Container Load (FCL) and Less-than-Container Load (LCL) options allow you to ship according to your needs while optimising costs and transit times.
SAMC’s own warehousing facilities provide secure, bonded, and duty-paid storage options. Located in key hubs, our warehouses ensure easy access and optimal management of your inventory. We offer short stay storage or long term depending on our clients requirements.
Our advanced shipment tracking system keeps you informed every step of the way, from pick-up to delivery. We monitor every shipment through our internal shipment tracking systems, enabling clients to stay informed with up-to-date progress at any point along the supply chain.
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