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About Us

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 2015 by Rion Henning, Bidship (Pty) Ltd has grown from a home-based transport brokerage into a leading full-service logistics provider in Southern Africa. Headquartered in Cape Town, with a warehouse and yard in Johannesburg and an additional yard in Cape Town, we specialize in cross-border transportation solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

 

At Bidship, our mission is to deliver exceptional service that exceeds industry standards. We customize every transportation experience to ensure it is seamless, efficient, and comprehensive – a true one-stop solution. Our commitment to adaptability, innovation, and continuous improvement allows us to tailor our offerings precisely to your requirements, fostering long-term partnerships built on trust and reliability. This dedication has established Bidship as a trusted name in the region, with a strong presence across Africa.

 

Our Expertise and Capabilities

  • Extensive Routes: We handle over 1,500 cross-border loads annually, covering more than 3.3 million kilometers in the past year alone. Key destinations include Zambia, Botswana, Malawi, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique.
  • Modern Fleet: Our fleet comprises over 40 horses (Mercedes and Scania) and 70 trailers (tri-axles, reefers, and tautliners), all certified for dangerous/hazardous goods transport.
  • Comprehensive Services: Specializing in cross-border logistics, we offer 4x weekly consolidations from Johannesburg to Zambia, customs clearance, export/import permits, licensed removal of goods in bond, bonded and duty-free warehousing, inventory management, packaging/crating, and on-site border processing by our dedicated teams.

 

Commitment to Safety and Transparency We prioritize security with goods-in-transit insurance up to R4 million per load, dual independent tracking systems, and advanced in-cab/external cameras featuring driver facial recognition and fatigue alerts. Powered by the CTRL Fleet Management System, clients enjoy real-time 24/7 visibility via desktop or mobile, waypoint reporting, and automated alerts for exceptions.

Bidship is more than a transport company – we're your strategic partner in logistics, driving efficiency and growth across borders. Contact us today to experience the Bidship difference.