One accountable point of contact
Speak to a person who understands your shipment, priorities and bigger commercial picture.
Women in Shipping & Transport Services
Empowering Women. Strengthening Industry. Transforming Futures.
A proudly women-led organisation driving transformation, inclusion and sustainable growth in the shipping, transport and logistics industries.
The WISTS difference
Your Cargo Deserves More Than a Call Centre
When cargo is moving, you need answers, accountability and someone who understands the implications of every delay.
At WISTS, your shipment is managed by people who know your business. We handle the queries, data capture, documentation, bookings and communication that can otherwise consume your team's time. When challenges arise, we engage the relevant service providers, negotiate where required and work towards the most practical solution for your cargo.
You receive personal attention, clear communication and logistics support shaped around your operation.
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Why clients choose WISTS
Logistics Made More Personal, Clear and Effective
Solutions tailored to your business
We consider cargo, timing, trade routes, handling requirements and budget before recommending a solution.
Clear, proactive communication
We explain the process in straightforward language, raise risks early and keep relevant people informed.
Experience you can reach
Thirty years of shipping expertise is made useful through direct access and hands-on problem-solving.
Commercially focused thinking
We look for practical ways to streamline cargo movement, reduce unnecessary complexity and manage avoidable cost exposure.
Strong supplier engagement
We deal directly with shipping lines, agents and logistics providers on your behalf to ensure seamless, cost-effective and timely delivery.
Our services
One Logistics Partner. Six Connected Services.
Whether you need support with a single shipment or a more complete supply-chain solution, WISTS connects the moving parts and manages the details.
International Freight Forwarding
Air, Sea & Road Freight
Reliable global cargo movement with one experienced local team managing every detail.
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Customs Clearance
Documentation, Tariff Classification & Regulatory Support
Accurate, proactive customs management that reduces delays, errors and costly compliance risks.
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Warehousing & Distribution
Storage, Inventory Management & Delivery Coordination
Flexible storage and coordinated distribution tailored to your cargo, timelines and customer commitments.
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Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Logistics
Oversized, Specialised & Complex Cargo Solutions
Specialist planning and hands-on coordination for oversized, high-value and complex cargo movements.
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Import & Export Logistics
Documentation, Bookings & Trade Coordination
WISTS handles the paperwork, online systems, bookings and shipping-line communication, so you don't have to.
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End-to-End Supply Chain Solutions
Integrated, Tailored Logistics Management
One accountable logistics partner coordinating the entire cargo journey around your business.
Explore End-to-End Supply Chain SolutionsSector experience
Logistics Expertise for Cargo That Cannot Be Treated as Routine
Mining and commodities
Export logistics for commodities such as chrome and fluorspar, with close attention to cargo readiness, documentation, bookings and stakeholder communication.
Manufactured goods and consumer products
Connected logistics support for inbound materials, components, finished goods and customer deliveries.
Project and industrial cargo
Planned movement of transformers, machinery and other cargo requiring specialist coordination.
International trade corridors
Import and export support for businesses trading between South Africa and key markets, including China, the Middle East and India, subject to confirmed route capability.
How we work
A Clearer Way to Move Cargo
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Understand
We begin with your cargo, origin, destination, deadlines, handling needs and business priorities.
- 2
Plan
We assess suitable routes, modes, service providers and documentation requirements.
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Coordinate
We manage bookings, information, documentation and relevant logistics partners.
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Keep you informed
We provide clear updates, raise risks early and address issues as they arise.
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Review
Where appropriate, we identify opportunities to improve future movements, processes or cost control.
Less Chasing. Fewer Surprises. More Control.
You should not have to spend your day navigating call centres, updating multiple online systems or trying to establish who is responsible for the next step.
WISTS acts as your logistics partner and central point of contact. We manage information, follow up with the relevant parties and help keep the movement progressing. You remain informed without having to manage every operational detail yourself.
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Experienced Leadership. Purposeful Progress.
WISTS is a women-led logistics business built on experience, capability and the belief that business growth and industry progress can move together.
We deliver professional logistics solutions while contributing to greater participation, skills development and opportunity for women in shipping and transport. For our clients, this means working with a partner that combines commercial focus with a clear sense of purpose.
Explore Our Social ImpactLet's talk about your next movement
Tell us about your cargo, route and deadlines. An experienced member of our team will come back to you with practical options.