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WHO WE ARE


The South African Mercantile Corporation (Pty) Ltd (SAMC), was orig inal ly founded in the 1920’s and has evolved and grown

into a global logistics and freight forwarding company. With our

head office based in Johannesburg, South Africa - the economic

heartland - we are well positioned to offer our customers a

full freight management solution, tailored to their individual

requirements.

SAMC is represented in the main parts in South Africa with our

own branch offices. Locations in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape

Town and East London provide a comprehensive network to meet

the requirements of our customers. In addition to this, we have

strong international partnerships to give us a truly global footprint.

Our approach is one of partnering with customers to add value to

their businesses.

We also operate using a leading freight management system,

which is a single-platform solution that puts productivity at the

center of the supply chain for the benefit of all our stakeholders.


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Specialising in international freight forwarding we are very

competitve and efficient in this area. Our independence

enables us to work with a wide range of ocean and air

carriers, and our substantial volumes ensure best pricing.

SAMC is proud to be a member of the largest global

network of independent freight forwarders, WCA.

Our services include:

• Door to door collection and delivery

• Groupage and consolidations

• Full container load (FCL)

• Less than container load (LCL)

• Airfreight

• Break-bulk

• Project and specialised freight


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We can offer the full range of warehousing solutions, specific

to our customers needs; including cargo in bond or duty paid.

We offer the following services:

• Receiving

• Storage

• Unpacking and packing of import and export cargo.


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Our experienced team allows us to offer accurate and timeous

processing and management of customs requirements.

We have highly qualified and experienced staff to ensure the

correct tariffs are used when importing goods. We also are an

accredited customs agent with SARS.

We offer our customers advice and assistance on the

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• Customs and Excise legislation (SARS) and compliance

• Bond and rebate store requirements and management

• DTI applications / ITAC Applications

• Tariff determination, rulings and advice

• Tariff classification


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SAMC’s services include:

• Project Cargo

• FCL (Full Container Load)

• LCL (Less than Container Load)

• AirFreight deliveries

We have our own fleet of trucks providing a professional

delivery service to our customers.


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We offer Marine Insurance to our customers which covers

door-to-door Insurance on their cargo.

SAMC has it’s own marine policy underwritten by a leading

insurer and we offer competitive rates and benefits. We

negotiate premiums, lodge declarations and handle claims

when the need arises on our customers behalf. We insure

many of our customers goods, giving them peace of mind that

their goods are insured while in transit.

The South African Mercantile Corporation (Pty) Ltd is acting as

a mandated juristic representative of Eikos Risk Applications

(Pty) Ltd (ERA), member of Jardine Lloyd Thompson Group a

registered Financial Services Provider (FSP License number 481).


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We monitor each shipment’s progress through our internal

shipment tracking system, which allows our customers to

know the progress of their shipment at any stage, from point

of pick up to point of delivery.

The solutions we offer are specific to customers requirements

including priority status reports, which is unique and greatly

assists customers to manage their imports and inventory.


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We have a company within our group which specialises in

international trade finance. Bridging the gap between the

supply and demand side of your business, without affecting

your existing banking facilities or working capital.

Through this division, we offer you the ability to manage your

trade and cash flow in a more efficient and cost effective

manner.

• Documentary (letter of Credit)

• Confirmation of Orders

• Payment to Suppliers

• Forex Management


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SAMC offices can be found in all the major commercial city centres!

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We have representation throughout Africa.


JohAnneSBUrgT: +27 (0)11 396 1004 l F: +27 (0)86 648 7821

South Lake Office Park, 5 Estee Ackerman Street, Jet Park Ext62, Johannesburg, 1462

dUrBAn T: +27 (0)31 512 5052 l F: +27 (0)86 500 6347

16 Cranbrook Park,Cranbrook Crescent Park, La lucia Ridge, Durban, 4051

CAPe Town T: +27 (0)21 551 3901 l F: +27 (0)86 206 1530

Unit 25 Prestige Business Park, Democracy Way, Marconi Beam, Montague Gardens, Cape Town, 7407

eAST London T: +27 (0)43 741 2150 l F: +27 (0)43 741 2155

164 Main Road, Amalinda, East London, Eastern Cape, 5200


South Lake Office Park, 5 Estee Ackerman Street, Jet Park Ext62, Johannesburg, 1462 dUrBAn T: +27 (0)31 512 5052 l F: +27 (0)86 500 6347 16 Cranbrook Park,Cranbrook Crescent Park,

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