Every logistics service your business needs, under one roof
TSI Central Station manages sea freight, air freight, road transport, cross-border trucking, warehousing, distribution and supply chain solutions, all as a single, accountable operation across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
One operator. Full accountability.
Why TSI manages everything in-house
Most logistics companies specialise in one mode and subcontract the rest. That means your shipment changes hands multiple times, accountability gets diluted and costs accumulate with each handoff. TSI Central Station is built differently.
We manage every mode of transport, every leg of the journey and every document in-house. When something needs to be resolved a port delay, a customs query, a vehicle breakdown there is one team to call and one team accountable for the outcome.
That is what it means to be an intelligent logistics operator rather than a freight broker.
The TSI operating standard
Single point of contact across all services and all modes
Full landed cost calculated before you commit. No surprise invoices.
Real-time visibility through the TSI Digital Control Tower on every shipment
In-house customs clearing. No third-party clearing agent involved.
Proactive exception management. We act before problems become costs.
Level 2 B-BBEE certified. Your spend contributes to your scorecard.
What we do
Our full range of logistics services
Each service is managed end-to-end by the TSI team. Click through to learn more about any service, the cargo types we handle and how we manage the process.
Sea Freight
Import and ExportFCL, LCL, breakbulk, hazardous, refrigerated, bonded, flat rack and out-of-gauge cargo managed through all major South African ports. Active trade lanes covering China, India, Europe, the UK, the USA and all other major sourcing regions.
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Air Freight
Import and ExportTime-sensitive shipments moved by air with priority handling through O.R. Tambo, Cape Town International and King Shaka. TSI manages airway bills, customs release and door delivery. Express, consolidated and charter options available.
Learn moreRoad Transport
Domestic and Long HaulLong-haul and regional road transport across South Africa. Containerised loads, breakbulk and abnormal loads on GPS-tracked vehicles. Direct coordination with TSI clearing teams for port pickups eliminates the gap between clearance and collection.
Learn moreCross-Border Trucking
Sub-Saharan AfricaActive corridors into Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Botswana and beyond. TSI manages border documentation, transit permits and clearing at each crossing. Your cargo keeps moving without delays at the border that add cost and time.
Learn moreDistribution
Scheduled and On-DemandScheduled and on-demand distribution to retail networks, warehouses and customer sites across South Africa. Route planning, proof of delivery and full chain-of-custody reporting included. TSI coordinates the full outbound leg from your facility or ours.
Learn moreWarehousing, Pick, Pack and Deliver
FulfilmentBonded and open warehouse facilities in Johannesburg and Durban. TSI receives, stores, picks and packs orders and arranges outbound delivery. A complete fulfilment solution without the capital cost of your own facility.
Learn moreSupply Chain Solutions
StrategicFor importers and exporters who need more than a transactional freight service. TSI maps your full supply chain, identifies cost and risk exposure and designs an operating model that performs consistently, month after month, not just on the good days.
Learn moreCourier Services
Same Day to EconomySame-day, overnight and economy courier options for documents, samples and small parcels. Managed through TSI's network with full tracking visibility and a single point of contact for queries and collections across South Africa.
Learn moreAll transport modes
Sea. Air. Road. Rail. One operator manages them all.
When a vessel delay threatens your deadline, TSI can reroute to air without you starting over with a new provider. That flexibility is only possible because every mode is managed in-house.
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Not sure which service fits your business?
Contact Olivia at TSI and we will assess your current logistics setup and tell you exactly where TSI can add value. No obligation and no sales pitch just a straight conversation about what your supply chain needs.
Olivia will respond within one business day.
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