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Shipping Companies in South Africa

83 shipping companies in South Africa are on record — registered owners, commercial managers and operators — associated with 262 vessels. Every company links to a public profile in the ship owners & managers directory.

Largest fleets in South Africa

Company roles

  • Port Agent27
  • Ship Owner / Manager20
  • Ship Broker10
  • Ship Owner/Manager/Operator10
  • Registered Owner, Commercial Manager4
  • Crewing2
  • Marine Equipment2
  • Port Operator2

Frequently asked questions

How many shipping companies are based in South Africa?
83 shipping companies in South Africa are on record in the Marine Insight 360 directory, spanning registered owners, commercial managers and operators.
How many vessels do South Africa's shipping companies operate?
The companies on record for South Africa are associated with 262 vessels in the latest directory data.
What are the largest shipping companies in South Africa?
By vessels on record: TRANSNET SOC LTD, SEA HARVEST CORP PTY LTD, Unicorn Shipping Pty Ltd, TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS, Safmarine Technical Org.