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South Africa Logistics Market by Company Size (SMEs vs Large Enterprises) | Sample Report by Ken Research

May 2023 South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Driven by Foreign Infrastructural Investments and Government Support but held back by Covid and unstable political conditions in South Africa Author: Ayushi and Anchal Gupta | Vertical: Automotive, Transportation and Warehousing | Region: Africa Shaped by Economic Expansion & Trade Flows, Infrastructure Investment & Upgrades, Rising E-commerce Adoption. Table of Contents 1 1. Executive Summary 1.1 Executive Summary of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market 2 2. Market Overview 1. Market Size – Volume 2. Market Size – Revenue 3. Historical Data (2015–2020) 4. Forecast and 5-Year CAGR (2021– 2026) 5. Regional Market Breakdown 3 3. Market Segmentation of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026, 2025 1. Segmentation by Mode of Transportation: (Road, Sea, Air, Rail) 2.Segmentation by Service Type: (Freight Transportation, Warehousing & Distribution, Express & Parcel, Value-added Services) 3. Segmentation by End-use Industry: (Automotive, Retail & E-commerce, FMCG, Healthcare & Pharma) 4. Segmentation by Geography: (Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape) 5. Segmentation by Service Provider Model: (Asset-based, Non-asset-based, Hybrid, Public sector) 4 4. Industry Analysis 1. Growth Value Drivers 1. Economic Expansion & Trade Flows 2. Infrastructure Investment & Upgrades 3. Rising E-commerce Adoption 4. Technological Advancements (IoT, AI) 2. Industry Challenges 1. Aging Transport Infrastructure 2. Regulatory & Bureaucratic Hurdles 3. Skilled Labor Shortage 4. Security Risks & Cargo Theft 3. Opportunities 1. Cold Chain & Pharma Logistics 2. Digital Platforms & Automation 3. Public-Private Partnership Projects 4. Green & Sustainable Logistics Solutions 4. Trends 1. Digitalization & Real-Time Visibility 2. Blockchain in Supply Chain 3. Integrated 4PL/5PL Services 4. Electric & Alternative Fuel Fleets 5 5. Value Chain and Industry Taxonomy 1. Logistics Value Chain Overview 1. Inbound Logistics 2. Warehousing & Inventory Management 3. Transportation & Distribution 4. Reverse Logistics 2. Industry Taxonomy 1. Service Providers 2. Technology & Software Vendors 3. Infrastructure Providers (Ports, Rail, Roads) 4. End-User Verticals 6 6. Regulatory Framework 1. Key Regulatory Bodies (National Dept. of Transport, SARS) 2. Transportation & Safety Regulations 3. Customs & Trade Compliance 4. Environmental & Emission Standards 5. Public-Private Partnership Policies 7 7. Competitive Landscape of the South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 1. Major Companies Covered: (Transnet Freight Rail, Imperial Logistics, Barloworld Logistics, Bidvest Logistics, Grindrod Limited, and Others) 2.Operational Parameters: (Company, Headquarter, Revenue (USD Bn), EBITDA Margin (%), Return on Assets (%), Cost Efficiency per Ton-Kilometer (USD), and Others) 3. Financial Parameters: Market Shares, Revenues, and Profit Margins 8 8. Future Market Segmentation of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026, 2030 1. Segmentation by Mode of Transportation: (Road, Sea, Air, Rail) 2.Segmentation by Service Type: (Freight Transportation, Warehousing & Distribution, Express & Parcel, Value-added Services) 3. Segmentation by End-use Industry: (Automotive, Retail & E-commerce, FMCG, Healthcare & Pharma) 4. Segmentation by Geography: (Gauteng, Western Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape) 5. Segmentation by Service Provider Model: (Asset-based, Non-asset-based, Hybrid, Public sector) 9 9. Analyst Recommendations 1. TAM/SAM/SOM Analysis 2. Strategic Growth Priorities 3. Partnership & Investment Strategies 9.4 Risk Mitigation & Contingency Planning 1 10. Research Methodology 0 1. Data Sources (Primary & Secondary) 2. Research Approach & Tools 3. Forecasting Techniques 4. Assumptions & Limitations 1 11. Disclaimer 1 12. Contact Us 1 2 0 1 Executive Summary Executive Summary Exhibit 1.1 Taxonomy & Market Size of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market (USD XX Bn) By Mode of Transportation By Service Type Road Sea Air Freight Warehousing Express & Parcel XX% XX% XX% Transportatio & Distribution XX% n XX% XX% Road Sea Air transport Express transport transport supports services cater dominates crucial for express and to domestic with diverse bulk and e- commerce Freight services Warehousing and sub- container logistics. include grows with international segments. shipping. domestic and public and needs. international contract forwarding. options. General Full Containe Cargo Domesti Truckload r (XX%) c (XX%) Shipping Domestic Public Express (XX%) Forwardin Warehousin (XX%) g (XX%) g (XX%) Express Less-than- Parcels Internation Dry Truckload (XX%) Internation Bulk Contract al Express (XX%) al (XX%) Carrier WarehousinForwarding s (XX g (XX%)(XX%) %) E- E- Containe commerce Bonded/Free commerc r Air Freight Multimoda - Zone e Last- Trucking Liquid (XX%) l Solutions Mile (XX%) Bulk Warehousing(XX%) (XX%) Carriers (XX%) (XX%) By End-use Automotiv Retail & E- FMCG Healthcare & Industry e commerce Pharma By Gauteng Western Cape KwaZulu- Eastern Geography Natal Cape By Service Provider Asset-based Non-asset-based Hybrid Public Model sector Source: Ken Research Analysis Note 1: Exhibits are illustrative; detailed numbers appear in the full report. Note 2: XX% denotes CAGR. COPYRIGHT KEN RESEARCH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 02 South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Outlook South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Outlook South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Scenario South Africa’s logistics industry remains resilient amid macroeconomic headwinds, driven by infrastructure upgrades and digital transformation. E-commerce expansion and cross-border trade integration are prompting firms to invest in warehousing automation, tracking and data analytics. Key value drivers include rail and port modernization, adoption of IoT-enabled supply chain visibility, and regulatory reforms aimed at reducing congestion. Strong public–private partnerships and green logistics initiatives act as catalysts, while fluctuating fuel prices and labor dynamics present challenges. Over the next five years, market scenarios could feature intensified regional corridors development, increased multimodal connectivity and competition from emerging tech-led logistics platforms seeking effi ciency gains. Exhibit 2.1 Illustrative South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Overview CAGR: XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% XX% 2025 2030 By Mode of Transportation Road Sea Air By Service Type Freight Warehousing & Express & Transportation Distribution Parcel Source: Ken Research Analysis Note 1: The exhibit serves as an illustration, with numbers currently masked. The detailed statistics will be included in the final report. Note 2: All revenue and financial numbers are for current year and financial year, i.e., 2025 & 2030. Note 3: XX% in the above exhibit denotes market size. COPYRIGHT KEN RESEARCH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 03 Market Segmentation of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Market Segmentation of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Segmentation The South Africa logistics market (to 2026) is primarily segmented By Mode of Transportation, By Service Type and By End-use Industry. Road transport—led by Full Truckload (XX%)—remains the largest mode, driven by retail & e- commerce volumes, while Less- than-Truckload (XX%) grows on fragmented shipments. Sea container shipping (XX%) sees capacity expansions at major ports, and Dry Bulk Carriers (XX%) benefit from mining exports. Air Express Parcels (XX%) and E-commerce Air Freight (XX%) surge with rapid delivery demand. Warehousing & Distribution’s Contract Warehousing (XX%)—especially Cold Chain Storage (XX%)—offers high growth, fueled by pharma and FMCG. Recent developments include digital freight platforms in LTL, terminal upgrades for Container Shipping, and rail corridor enhancements boosting Intermodal (XX%). Exhibit 3.1 Illustrative Market Segmentation of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Value- Healthcare Rail Eastern Public added & Pharma XX Containe Multimoda Cape sector Services XX% % r l XX% XX% XX% Trucking Solutions (XX%) (XX%) Air Express & FMCG KwaZulu- Hybri XX Parcel XX% Natal d % XX% XX% XX% Less-than- Internationa Truckload l (XX%) Forwarding (XX%) Warehousing Retail & Sea Western Non-asset- & E- XX Cape based Distribution commerc % XX% XX% XX% e XX% Domestic Full Freight Forwardin Road Truckload g (XX%) Automotiv Gauten Asset-based Transportatio XX% (XX%) e XX g XX XX% n XX% % % By Mode of Road By Service Type By End- By By Service Transportation Freight use Geography Provider Transportation Industry Model Key Takeaways: Road transport remains the largest mode, driven by retail & e-commerce volumes. Sea container shipping sees capacity expansions at major ports. Air Express Parcels and E-commerce Air Freight surge with rapid delivery demand. Contract Warehousing, especially Cold Chain Storage, offSoeurcse :h Keign hRe sgearorcwh Atnha.lysis Note 1: This exhibit serves as a visual representation. The final chart will include additional segments along with detailed statistics in the final report. Note 2: All revenue and financial numbers are for the current year. Note 3: "XX%" in the above exhibit denotes market shares. COPYRIGHT KEN RESEARCH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 04 Overview And Genesis Of The South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Overview And Genesis Of The South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Ecosystem By 2026 South Africa’s logistics ecosystem spans large incumbents, medium integrators and niche SMEs. Large enterprises (e.g., Transnet) leverage government and global carrier partnerships, intermodal infrastructure and digital tracking; their business model canvas centers on key partners (public agencies, major shippers), core activities (network management, bulk transport), value propositions of scale and reliability, corporate customer segments, network‐usage fees, capex‐driven cost structures and long‐term government contracts. Medium players focus on regional warehousing and freight forwarding, partnering with SMEs and tech vendors, offering flexible end‐to‐end services to local manufacturers, earning service fees with moderate opex. Small enterprises adopt on‐demand last‐mile delivery, integrate with ecommerce platforms, emphasize agility and real-time visibility, run lean, asset-light operations and generate pay- per- delivery revenue, propelled by digitalization and green logistics initiatives. Exhibit 4.1 Illustrative Ecosystem of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Entity type Revenue Streams Players ▶ Freight haulage charges (per ton-km or per trip) Imperial Logistics ▶ Fuel surcharges, vehicle leasing/rental Super Group Road Transportation ▶ Dedicated contract carriage, route-based toll Barloworld revenues Logistics Unitrans ▶ Value-added: packaging, tracking, insurance ▶ Haulage/tariff per gross ton-km Transnet Freight ▶ Wagon leasing/hire, locomotive rental Rail Grindrod Rail Transportation Sheltam ▶ Terminal handling and trans-shipment African Rail fees & ▶ Service-level surcharges (priority vs. Traction ▶bu l kP)ort handling and stevedoring fees TSrearnvsicneest National ▶ Container terminal charges, pier Ports Authority Sea Transportation & Ports dues Safmarine (Maersk) MSC ▶ Demurrage, detention, storage South Africa charges Grindrod ▶▶ FTorewiagghet, hpailnodtlaingge aanndd UbLeDrt (hu rneint tlaolad device) Bidair Cargo hire Menzies Air Transportation ▶ Security, fuel surcharges, perishables Aviation South premiums African Airways Cargo DHL ▶ Door-to-door express by air Aviation ▶▶ CSutosrtaogmes r ebnrotakel r(bauglek ,a rdadck-oends, ambient) Imperial Logistics ▶ Handling fees: receiving, put-away, picking, Barloworld Warehousing & Distribution packing Logistics DHL ▶ Cross-docking, labelling, kitting services Supply Chain Kuehne + Nagel ▶ Facility management (utilities, security) ▶ Integrated contract logistics (end-to-end DHL Supply solutions) Third- & Fourth-Party Logistics Chain Kuehne + (3PL/4PL) ▶ Supply-chain consulting and IT integration Nagel DB ▶ Transaction fees, vendor-managed inventory Schenker UTi Worldwide ▶ Performance-based and subscription models ▶ Per-parcel/weight-based delivery The Courier Guy charges Aramex South Express & Courier ▶ Corporate contracts, subscription Africa Fastway Services plans (Ronda) The UPS ▶ Cash-on-delivery (COD) fees, Store insurance COPYRIGHT KEN RESEARCH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Entity type Revenue Streams Players ▶ Tracking, proof-of-delivery, time-guaranteed services ▶ Temperature-controlled storage and J&J Logistics transport fees Marken (via Cold-Chain Logistics ▶ Monitoring and compliance surcharges Acino) Peregrine Cold CityDeep ▶ Specialized packaging and handling Cold Complex ▶ Value-added: defrost & repack, quality a▶s s uForarwnacreding commissions, documentation DHL Global fees Forwarding Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage ▶ Customs clearance and duties Kuehne + Nagel facilitation Panalpina (DSV) BDP ▶ Consultancy (FTA advisory, valuation) International ▶▶ CFualrfiglolm inesnut/rwanacreeh poluascee-mtoe-ndtoor fees Takealot Fleet E-commerce Fulfillment & Last- ▶ Pick-pack-ship, return logistics (reverse) The Courier Guy (e- fulfi llment) Mile ▶ Marketplace integration/platform fees Paddle ▶ Dynamic routing, ondemand delivery Clevva Logistics surcharges Transnet (Ports ▶ Access and concession fees (ports, rails, CFS) & Rail) ▶ Maintenance and repair contracts Peer Group Infrastructure Providers (terminals) ▶ Equipment leasing (cranes, forklifts, container Digistics handlers) (TOS) Imperial ▶ Software and systems licensing (TOS, TMS) Fleet Services COPYRIGHT KEN RESEARCH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 05 Competitive Landscape Competitive Landscape (1/3) Competitive Landscape Overview Major players such as DHL, Imperial Logistics, Bidvest and Super Group dominate South Africa’s logistics sector through distinct business models. DHL leverages a global network (key partners), proprietary IT platforms (resources) and end-to- end express and freight services (value proposition) for B2B and B2C clients (customer segments), generating contract and transaction fees (revenue) via direct sales and digital booking (channels). Imperial Logistics offers integrated warehousing, distribution and supply-chain management (activities) for pharmaceuticals, FMCG and industrial manufacturers, supported by regional hubs (resources) and alliances with transport operators (partners). Bidvest Freight focuses on freight forwarding and customs clearance (value), selling fixed-term service agreements (revenue) to exporters/importers. Super Group provides fleet management, aftermarket and e-commerce fulfilment (value proposition) through owned depots (resources) and dealer networks (channels), incurring fuel, labor and maintenance costs. Exhibit 5.1 Illustrative Market Shares of Key Players in South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Note: These are illustrative representations and do not reflect actual data or real-world figures Source: Ken Research Analysis Note 1: The XX% in the exhibit represents the market share of each company. Note 2: The exhibit serves as an illustration, with numbers currently masked. Note 3: All revenue and financial numbers are for the current year. COPYRIGHT KEN RESEARCH. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Competitive Landscape (2/3) Exhibit 5.2 Illustrative Competition Matrix of South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Major Players in South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market Figure represents cumulative market share for only the product segment.: South Africa Logistics Industry Outlook To 2026 Market: USD XX Bn Note: These are illustrative representations and do not reflect actual data or real-world figures Large Medium Small Players Players Players Source: Ken Research Analysis Note 1: The XX% in the exhibit shows the market share of each company, which represents the company's contribution to the total market. Note 2: The exhibit serves as an illustration, with numbers currently masked. Note 3: All revenue and financial numbers are for the current year. Note 4: Enterprise size categories based on annual revenue in US€—Large >1Bn; Medium 100Mn–1Bn; Small Key Focus Areas with > - Increase on-time delivery rate > - Reduce cost per mile Embedded KPIs through route optimization through optimized load planning > - Improve fuel effi ciency with modern vehicles > - Lower maintenance costs with proactive servicing > - Enhance vehicle uptime via predictive maintenance > - Improve fuel cost management with energy- effi cient practices Customer Experience Fleet Management Market Expansion & & Satisfaction Share Growth > - Optimize fleet utilization > - Increase customer rate through load > - Expand market share satisfaction (CSAT, NPS) with optimization % in emerging regions timely deliveries > - Improve fleet turnover rate through strategic > - Improve lead time accuracy for better operational routes with real-time tracking effi ciency > - Increase freight volume systems > - Increase maintenance with customer > - Enhance delivery reliability adherence rate with diversification with better communication scheduled upkeep > - Enhance capacity tools utilization rate for optimal load carrying Sustainability & Compliance Technology & Innovation Risk Management & Safety > - Reduce carbon > - Increase technology > - Reduce accident rate emissions through eco- adoption rate through IoT and and improve driver friendly fleet GPS tracking safety > - Achieve compliance > - Enhance route > - Improve insurance claim with regulations (DOT, optimization algorithm ratio through risk mitigation local laws) performance strategies > - Maintain sustainability > - Improve real-time data > - Enhance compliance metrics through green accuracy for better adherence with safety logistics decision making protocols COPYRIGHT KEN RESEARCH. 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Desk 2. Expert Interviews 3. Sanity Check 4. Forecasting Research Models Modeling Conducted interviews Sources with industry experts Applied a proxy model Developed a future and key stakeholders to using the number of forecast model using Utilized industry reports, gain insights into logistics companies, historical data, market government publications, market dynamics, their average revenue, trends, and economic and trade journals to challenges, and and market segmentation indicators to project the gather data on the South opportunit ies in the to validate the South Africa logist ics Africa logistics market, South Africa logistics addressable market size market growth and including market trends, sector. from both demand and outlook to 2026. key players, and supply perspectives. regulatory environment. 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