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Break-Bulk Division – Non-containerised cargo, but a trusted partnership that consistently exceeds
especially raw materials and industrial goods like expectations.
plastics and metals. Avemel Logistics strives to understand and analyse the
Project Cargo / Steel / Coil Handling Division needs of your business. As the needs of their clients grow,
– Heavy-lift and abnormal load specialists with so too do they adapt to meet these needs and grow.
equipment for extreme sizes and weights. They
are proud to announce the establishment of their Achievements
steel handling facility based in the heart of 20 Years of Excellence (2025) – Growth from local
Pinetown in Durban. transport startup to national logistics leader.
Warehousing & Distribution Division – Manages Awards – Winner of the Standard Bank KZN Top
storage, inventory control, and last-mile Business Award (Transport & Logistics, 2025),
delivery from high-capacity facilities in Durban finalist in Large Business category, and voted
and Johannesburg. among the Top 20 Brands in KZN.
Cross-Border & Africa Operations – Servicing Transformation – Level 1 B-BBEE, 100% black-
neighbouring countries like Zimbabwe and owned, with recognised contributions to job
Botswana, with a new Harare branch to creation and skills development.
strengthen African operations. Infrastructure Expansion – New Logistics Park in
Durban, expanded hazardous cargo and cold
Each division is staffed with experienced professionals storage facilities, and Johannesburg cold store.
and operates under a unified quality management Technology Leadership – Advanced fleet
system, ensuring consistent reliability, safety, and tracking, in-cab cameras, and custom IT systems
personalised service across all operations. to improve efficiency and transparency.
Competitive Advantages Future Goals
The company’s competitive edge comes from an The company is expanding into Zimbabwe through
extensive service network, both nationally and across a new Harare branch to enhance cross-border
borders, and the capability to manage complex cargo operations and strengthen their presence in the
types through highly specialised divisions. They invest African market. Looking ahead, they aim to invest
in advanced tracking and security systems, maintain further in cutting-edge logistics technology, including
excellent on-time delivery rates, and operate world- AI-driven route optimisation and real-time cargo
class hazardous and cold storage facilities. monitoring, to boost efficiency and transparency.
Sustainability is also a key priority, with plans to
What sets Avemel Logistics apart is its ability to transition parts of their fleet to cleaner, eco-friendly
deliver a truly personalised logistics experience, alternatives and implement green practices across
combining innovation, flexibility, and reliability to their warehousing operations. In addition, they are
meet each client’s unique requirements. Every project exploring the introduction of new service lines, such
is approached with a problem-solving mindset, as e-commerce fulfilment solutions and specialised
ensuring efficient, safe, and transparent operations. supply chain consulting, to meet the evolving needs
By integrating modern technology with decades of their clients and remain at the forefront of the
of hands-on expertise, they offer not just a service, logistics industry.
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