What is Road Transport logistics?
Road transport logistics involves the planning, management, and execution of cargo movement by truck across local and regional routes. At DSV, we specialise in transporting standard, oversized, and heavy cargo safely and on schedule across South Africa, using our fleet and expert logistics teams.
We specialise in road transport services tailored to suit your exact needs and cargo requirements, whether you're importing or exporting. We offer part load, full load and specialised transport that is flexible, safe and efficient. With expertise in handling both palletised and non-palletised goods, to ensure the transportation of your cargo. Additionally, we offer international intermodal solutions, seamlessly integrating air or sea freight when needed for your cargo to reach its final destination on time.
Our technology systems and national X-Docks in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and East London facilitate supply chain visibility and the inventory management process.
DSV's dedicated teams with local experts, are ready to take care of all your road transport requirements. Choose DSV for trusted and efficient transportation services.
Our three divisions offer specific solutions:
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Production logistics
Deliver specialized break bulk (LTL) road transport solutions to support the inbound and final delivery of your goods
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Transport
Dedicated road transport solutions for all customers and DSV business units on a full truck load basis
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Road transport solutions
Deliver general and value added 3PL solutions to the Southern Africa market
Experts in road freight
As one of the leading international road freight providers, we have dedicated teams of road cargo experts in South Africa ready to take care of your road transport needs with global road cargo know-how and local market understanding.
Wherever you're based, you'll find that predictable delivery times are standard for our road freight services. That's because our teams know what it takes to avoid delays and unwanted surprises on the road and get cargo to its destination safely and efficiently.
National milkruns
- LTL (Break-bulk) - consolidation / deconsolidation
- FTL Direct (single supplier)
- FTL Dedicated (numerous suppliers)
- X-Dock operations (processing parts/information and loading according to destination/client requirements)
Local milkruns
- FTL Dedicated
- JIT and JIS
- Supply chain visibility and inventory management support
- Container transportation
- Container unpack solutions through X-Dock facility
- Local express service
Gain complete supply chain visibility
Global Control Towers for smart logistics
If your company operates globally, DSV can set up control towers to give you full visibility and control of your supply chain. Our solutions help reduce inventory, improve on-time delivery, and lower logistics costs, keeping your operations efficient and predictable
Our road freight services cover all types of cargo including:
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Chilled and ambient temperature goods
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High-value goods
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Sensitive and perishable cargo
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Fragile goods
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Dangerous goods
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Time-critical deliveries
Close to you
Wherever in the world you are based, DSV can help you with your road cargo needs. In South Africa alone, we have dedicated fleets located in more than 8 locations.
See the full list of worldwide locations
Real-time visibilty
When your cargo is on its way, our digital tracking solutions let you track and monitor its progress 24/7. Using the online myDSV platform, you have easy access to the real-time location of your road cargo from any computer or device. This gives you the information you need to plan ahead and keep your business moving.
The most frequently used trailers in road freight
Any questions?
Our experts are ready to help. Get in touch and we'll find the solution you need.
