The Role of a Transport Logistics Company in SA

Trucks from a transport logistics company on a South African highway.

When you think about a transport logistics company, what comes to mind for most people is big trucks on highways, warehouse shelves stacked high with all sorts of goods, and maybe a GPS delivery route. Fair, but it’s also so much more.

At OneLogix Mega, we live and breathe logistics. From heavy commercial vehicle transportation to managing time-sensitive deliveries across the region, we help power the movement of Southern Africa’s economy.

What does a Transport Logistics Company Do?

A transport logistics company, such as OneLogix Mega, is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the efficient movement of goods from A to B, optimising the entire journey.

Our transport logistics company services cover:

  • Vehicle logistics: Especially suited to heavy-duty, abnormal-load, and high-value transport.
  • Route planning: Ensuring goods are delivered safely, cost-effectively, and on schedule.
  • Warehousing solutions: Where needed, we provide secure and smart warehousing to hold cargo before or after transit.
  • Cross-border transport: Streamlining freight movement into neighbouring countries through strategic partnerships and in-depth customs knowledge.

In short: We move things, smartly.

The Future of Transport according to ATI

According to the African Transport Industry Insights 2025 report, Africa’s transport industry is expected to grow at a compound annual rate of 6–8% until 2040. This growth is driven by booming population growth and rising regional trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which could boost intra-African trade by an estimated 50%. But growth like this requires infrastructure — a lot of it.

South Africa alone has committed over R940 billion to infrastructure investment from 2025 to 2028, with funding from state-owned enterprises and international investors alike. This includes an expected R100 billion in financing from public-private partnerships — clear evidence that the country is serious about solving transport and freight challenges at scale.

As over 5,000 industry stakeholders gather for this year’s Transport Evolution Africa Forum & Expo, reaffirming that strong logistics are the backbone of Africa’s development.

Types of Transport Logistics

At its core, transport logistics revolves around four main modes:

  1. Road – Our bread and butter. Ideal for flexibility and door-to-door deliveries.
  2. Rail – Cost-effective for large volumes, though less flexible.
  3. Air – Fast, but expensive. Best for urgent or lightweight goods.
  4. Sea – The slow and steady option for international, high-volume freight.

OneLogix Mega specialises primarily in road transport, but we often coordinate multi-modal solutions with other partners across the OneLogix Group when needed.

Whether you’re a manufacturer, fleet owner, or business leader looking to streamline your supply chain, partnering with the right transport logistics company can change everything.

At OneLogix Mega, we’re proud to be that transport logistics company that’s all about trust, strategy, and finding a team that delivers.

Let’s get your cargo moving. But better!