Our Story

From Humble Beginnings to Regional Leaders

Founded in 2013 by a small team with deep roots in South African transport and logistics, Freight Trans Logistics set out with a single ambition: to provide businesses of all sizes with logistics solutions that are both cost-effective and genuinely reliable.

Over more than a decade, we have grown from a local road freight operator into a full-service logistics partner, supporting national corporations, international companies entering the South African market, and clients who need a single accountable partner across road freight, warehousing and project cargo.

Our national offices, coupled with a growing network of trusted associates, give us the reach and local expertise to handle anything — from a single groupage pallet to a major cross-border project involving specialist heavy transport.

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A Freight Trans Logistics Mercedes-Benz Actros 2645 truck tractor
What Drives Us

Mission & Vision

Our Mission

Total Quality. Every Shipment.

To promote Total Quality Management across all operations and maintain our growth through steady investments in service expansion and innovation — while upholding health, safety and environmental responsibility throughout our organisation.

Our Vision

Africa's Most Trusted Logistics Partner

To be the best customer service team in our profession. We aim to develop and maintain a first-class infrastructure that ensures employee satisfaction — which drives customer loyalty, sustained profit growth, and an ever-improving company value.

Our Values

The Principles Behind Every Delivery

Quality Without Compromise

Quality is not optional — it is a necessity. We employ Total Quality Management techniques to identify inefficiencies, eliminate waste and deliver excellence on every transaction.

Customer-First Commitment

We learn your exact objectives — internal and external — and build our service plans around your needs, not ours. Your success is the true measure of our performance.

Reliability & Accountability

Our team follows up and follows through on every transaction. You will always have a dedicated point of contact who takes ownership of your cargo from collection to delivery.

Regional Expertise

Navigating the complexities of cross-border logistics in sub-Saharan Africa requires inside knowledge and established relationships — both of which we have built over 12 years.

Sustainable Operations

We are committed to reducing our environmental footprint through route optimisation, responsible fleet maintenance, and adherence to all environmental policies and regulations.

Safety First Culture

The safety of our drivers, staff, clients and communities is non-negotiable. Rigorous protocols and regular training ensure every journey is executed with the utmost care.

Leadership

Our Founder

Portrait of Ritesh Singh, Founder and Managing Director of Freight Trans Logistics
Ritesh Singh Founder & Managing Director
Founder & Managing Director

Ritesh Singh

With over 28 years of hands-on experience in the South African logistics sector, Ritesh Singh founded Freight Trans Logistics in 2013 on a straightforward premise: that businesses deserve a logistics partner who genuinely understands their needs and delivers on every promise.

Under his leadership, FTL has grown from a small Johannesburg road freight operator into a respected full-service logistics company with offices in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, serving clients across more than five countries in sub-Saharan Africa.

Ritesh personally champions Total Quality Management across all operations and remains actively involved in complex project logistics — ensuring that the company's high standards are upheld at every level of the business.

12+ Years Founded
5+ Countries Served
500+ Monthly Shipments
Our Journey

Milestones That Define Us

Every year has brought new challenges and new achievements. Here is a snapshot of the key moments that have shaped Freight Trans Logistics into the company it is today.

2013

Founded in Johannesburg

FTL officially registered and launches with a small fleet focused on road freight in Gauteng.

2015

Cross-Border Operations Begin

Expansion into Zimbabwe, Botswana and Mozambique, establishing multimodal transportation routes.

2017

KwaZulu-Natal Office Opens

The Mt Edgecombe office and warehouse open, strengthening presence at South Africa's busiest port.

2019

Project Logistics Division Launched

A dedicated project logistics team established to handle oversized and heavy-lift cargo requirements.

2022

Fleet Expansion & Tech Upgrade

Fleet grows with new UD Trucks GWE 440 units and GPS fleet-tracking deployed across all vehicles.

2025

Preferred Partner Status

FTL recognised as a preferred logistics supplier by multiple international companies in South Africa.

A Freight Trans Logistics UD Quester GWE 440 truck tractor at the yard
Our Reach

Serving South Africa & Beyond

With tried-and-proven multimodal transportation routes, we move cargo reliably across the SADC region and beyond — whatever your timeframe demands.

South AfricaZimbabwe BotswanaMozambique NamibiaZambia MalawiEswatini LesothoTanzania
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Sandton, Johannesburg Unit 19, SS Cedar Tree Office Park, 71 Cedar Avenue, Fourways Gardens
Mt Edgecombe, Durban 28 Siphosethu Road, Unit 4, Block 4, Kingfisher Office Park

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Whether it's your first shipment or your thousandth, we'll design a solution that works for your business.