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Explore South Africa’s rising potential as a strategic growth hub for the automotive industry with our integrated logistics.
From South Africa to the world
Uninterrupted growth starts in South Africa
A nation famous for its stunning coastline, rich sporting history, and musical glory. But there’s more to what’s driving South Africa forward. South Africa is a key gateway for automotive growth, with Maersk enabling efficient logistics and global supply chain connectivity. Though it accounts for just 0.65% of global automotive revenues and ranks 22nd in vehicle production, it is set to grow at 5.5% CAGR through 2030 and contribute 6% to GDP.
As Africa’s largest automotive hub, South Africa produced over 515,850 vehicles, supported by established OEMs like Ford, BMW, Daimler, Toyota, and supported by deep, mature supply chains.
Automotive logistics designed for new possibilities
South Africa is rapidly transforming into a hub for automotive and spare parts, connecting businesses to thriving markets across India, Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe. By leveraging our seamless integrated logistics solutions, you can unlock new growth opportunities and gain a competitive edge.
India, Middle East, and Africa
In South Africa, we’re building automotive logistics hubs that are integrated, resilient and ready to scale, without adding complexity. It’s designed to keep your automotive production from the region uninterrupted and help you grow beyond borders. Here’s how we do it: Control towers and online platforms for real-time, end-to-end tracking and collaboration.
Connectivity
With our solutions, South Africa plays a central role as a connected hub, linking ocean, air and inland networks end to end, to keep your production uninterrupted. Here’s what we offer:
Connectivity built for disruption
A resilient ocean network with flexible routing to maintain continuity during route interruptions.
Uninterrupted movement
End-to-end delivery with freedom to choose routes and modes to meet market lead times.
A network that keeps you moving
We operate in over 11 countries in the IMEA region, with a global presence in 130 countries and 300+ offices.
Visibility that supports smarter decisions
Real-time load status from plant to port, enabling better coordination and fewer disruptions.
Ready for more? Our brochure offers strategic opportunities, innovative solutions, and expert guidance tailored to today’s automotive industry.
Asia
South Africa is at the helm of becoming a major hub for automotive businesses across Asia. With our integrated solutions, you can now seize the opportunities of this region to channel business growth. Here’s how:
Connectivity
When disruptions arise, you need an integrated partner offering alternative routes and guaranteed capacity to keep your production on track. With Maersk, unlock South Africa’s automotive potential through seamless end-to-end connectivity across ocean, air, and inland transport. Here’s what we offer:
Reliable ocean and air connectivity
Weekly ocean services across South Africa and air freight from Hong Kong to Johannesburg in addition to other major air routes.
Flexible routing built for disruption
Alternative routing options during disruptions, with freedom to choose routes and modes.
Guaranteed end-to-end delivery
Delivery assurance via South Africa, designed to meet market lead times with confidence.
Expertise
Maersk’s automotive expertise helps manage complex regulations, routes, and supply chains. That way, your production from Asia to South Africa always stays uninterrupted. Here’s how we do it:
Operational expertise that keeps cargo moving
Safe and efficient cargo handling and accessible warehousing distribution network.
Expertise that elevates customer experience
Real-time visibility through supply chain control towers, and dedicated global and regional teams.
Ready for more? Our brochure highlights how Maersk’s integrated logistics solutions can drive your automotive forward in Asia.
Europe
South Africa is more than a market. It’s a strategic hub for European automotive and spare parts growth. With Maersk as your integrated logistics partner, we keep production moving by connecting global origins to South Africa, and onward to any destination, without friction, delays or blind spots.
Here’s what keeps that automotive flow uninterrupted:
Here’s what keeps that automotive flow uninterrupted:
Connectivity
For European OEMs and spare parts manufacturers like you, growth depends on staying connected across origins, modes and destinations. With Maersk as your integrated logistics partner, we keep production uninterrupted without friction or blind spots. Here’s how:
Connectivity that keeps production moving
Regular weekly ocean services from major ports across Europe to South Africa.
Fast air links when time matters
Weekly air freight from Frankfurt to Johannesburg with 24–48-hour cut-offs in addition to other major air routes.
Built-in resilience across modes
Reliable air–ocean combinations for uninterrupted automotive supply flow.
Expertise
For European OEMs and spare-parts suppliers like you, Maersk brings specialist logistics know-how to South Africa and its hubs. We ensure uninterrupted production, managing compliance, and keeping parts flowing without friction. Take a look at what we offer:
Expertise for your supply chain
Automotive-ready warehousing and end-to-end logistics that ensure continuity.
Customs you can rely on
Customs expertise at origin and destination, with rail and road options in South Africa.
Proactive, dedicated support
Dedicated customer experience teams combining local knowledge with global coordination.
Ready for more? Our brochure unlocks exclusive insights on South Africa’s pivotal role in global automotive supply chains.
Be ready to grow beyond borders
Don’t let borders limit your automotive growth. From inland hubs to ports and global markets, Maersk delivers integrated logistics that help automotive businesses scale with confidence. Backed by a resilient network, solar-enabled warehousing, specialist hazardous-cargo handling and reliable global connections, it’s one partner and one seamless journey from South Africa to the world. Get our e-book that details this further.
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