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Rail operations & shunting
A complete rail solution from pit-to-port, including shunting and marshalling services.
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Mining
High-volume rail and terminal solutions for mineral supply chains from production site to onward corridor.
Connecting Mine-to-Port Operations (Pit-to-Port)
We support the mining industry with integrated rail, materials handling and back-of-port logistics solutions, enabling the efficient movement of commodities from mine to port. Our experience spans established and emerging mining operations, with capabilities across rail loading, train assembly, stockpile management, back-of-port handling and vessel preparation.
Rail operations
Our rail operations include the loading and weighing of commodities, wagon management, contamination and overload control, train-set assembly and handover to Transnet for long-haul transportation.
Mining operating contextBack-of-port and materials handling
At back-of-port facilities, we receive and offload rail consignments using tipplers and excavators, while our materials handling operations include receiving road deliveries, managing stockpiles and loading commodities for onward movement to vessels.
Supporting equipment
These operations are supported by a dedicated fleet of front-end loaders, Bobcats, water trucks and other specialised equipment, enabling safe, efficient and reliable commodity handling.
Sector delivery
Connect the site, corridor and operating capability.
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Understand demand
Confirm freight profile and timing.
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Control risk
Align safety and access requirements.
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Plan capacity
Coordinate people, assets and windows.
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Deliver visibly
Operate with accountability and information.
SAFLog solution
Relevant services for the sector.
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Materials handling and terminal management
Integrated materials handling and intermodal logistics solutions for cargo movement, storage and distribution.
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Rolling stock maintenance and overhauls
Routine maintenance, repairs, major overhauls and fleet upgrades for locomotive owners and operators.
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Certainty across every movement.
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Reliability
Disciplined planning and execution support dependable freight movement.
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Capacity
People, infrastructure and assets are aligned around the operating requirement.
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Safety
Risk, permissions and compliance remain part of the operating model.
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Coordination
Clear interfaces connect the site, corridor, terminal and onward movement.
Related industries
Explore connected operating environments.
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Construction
Cement packing, rail offloading and shunting support for AfriSam at Brakpan, Roodepoort and Dudfield.
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Agriculture
Timber handling and export logistics through 29 Iran Road, Bayhead, Durban, from receiving and stockpiling to container stuffing and onward transport.
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From locomotives and rail infrastructure to terminals and logistics, SAFLog delivers solutions that keep your operation moving.
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