ABOUT US

Our TEAM OF COMPANIES

Navigate the world with SACO in South Africa, your dedicated, neutral, multi-modal freight partner focused on prioritising your shipping needs. Since our journey began in 1991, formally known as CFR Freight, we’ve charted a course of remarkable growth. We launched our airfreight division in 2001 and introduced ZACPAK (Container Freight Station) in 2010. By 2012, we had expanded our reach to the Indian Ocean Islands. Our voyage continued in 2022 with the acquisition of a majority share in Metro Minds, a distinguished training provider in South Africa.  

We are a founding member of the WorldWide Alliance, an association of the world’s leading neutral NVOCC. We are also a member of the AirCargoGroup, a global organisation of neutral Airfreight wholesalers. We offer extensive global coverage through strong partnerships with leading neutral NVOCCs worldwide. 

Our ocean freight portfolio includes over 70 import services and 25 direct weekly export services to and from South Africa, linking seamlessly with major transshipment points across the globe. Additionally, our road freight services facilitate smooth transshipment to cross-border destinations. All transshipment operations are handled through our affiliated company, ZACPAK in Durban, where cargo is efficiently destuffed and consolidated for onward transport into the SADC and BLNE regions. 

For airfreight, we provide weekly import consolidations from major international hubs, complemented by flexible back-to-back options spanning over 100 countries. 

Leveraging over 30 years of expertise, we offer world-class operational efficiencies, customised solutions, and unparalleled service, including global sailing schedules, online tracking, and both LCL and FCL options. At SACO in South Africa, we are committed to navigating each client’s unique needs, ensuring a smooth and efficient shipping experience. Partner with us for comprehensive services and a global network that supports the growth and success of your business. 

Our Expertise

We specialise in multimodal and warehousing solutions. Our multimodal services, which include ocean, air, and road solutions, operate under SACO in South Africa. We offer our warehousing solutions through ZACPAK, which we established in 2010.

Our comprehensive offering and our history of consistent service excellence enable us to maintain operating efficiencies of a world-class standard.

Our Reach

In 2011, we expanded our African footprint by establishing our SACO in Mauritius office that provides services throughout the Indian Ocean Islands.

Operating from offices in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Coega (Gqeberha), and Port Louis, our team of over 300 dedicated professionals ensures exceptional service delivery.

Map of locations that CFR Freight services

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Metro Minds, acquired by SACO in South Africa in 2022, is an accredited training provider in South Africa. It was established in 2006 and founded by Juliette Fourie. The business is accredited by various SETAs (Sector Education Training Authorities) and measured according to the South African Qualification Authority. Metro Minds offers a wide range of services in skills development and education. The offerings include anything from skills consultancy to developing short workshops up to qualification level with a national footprint.

ZACPAK was conceptualised in 2010 in Cape Town with a packing station. Since then, it has successfully evolved into a full bouquet Container Freight Station with facilities in Durban, Johannesburg, and Coega.

ZACPAK recognises that quick, transparent, and reliable communication is imperative within the evolving freight movement industry. We, therefore, developed and deployed ZDos, the company’s state-of-the-art “de-grouping” Warehouse Management System. This system empowers both ZACPAK and SACO in South Africa customers to track and trace shipments.

SACO in Mauritius was launched in 2011 and is based in Port Louis. We provide both ocean and air import and export services to all neighbouring Indian Ocean Islands and beyond.

SACO in Mauritius is strategically located half a kilometre outside the port area with direct access to the harbour, the customs headquarters, and the container freight station.

Our Global Associations

Our JOURNEY