Ports, Terminals & Industrial Logistics
Heavy cargo logistics across ports and industrial terminals
Ports and industrial terminals are critical gateways for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects. Lovemore Bros supports port operators, logistics companies and project cargo clients with specialised lifting, rigging, transport and cargo handling services inside port environments. Our teams operate directly within port terminals, IDZs and staging facilities — managing complex cargo movements from vessel discharge through to inland transport. With hubs in Durban, Richards Bay and Johannesburg, we are strategically positioned across South Africa’s key port corridors.
Ports & Terminals Capabilities
Machine Moving & Equipment Installation
Port-side offloading and staging of heavy cargo. Container destuffing, handling and reloading. Handling of breakbulk and project cargo. Positioning and staging of oversized equipment.
Industrial Rigging & Heavy Lift
Quayside heavy lift operations. Gantry lifting for high-value cargo. Controlled rigging and placement of industrial equipment. Crane-assisted lifting inside port environments.
Abnormal Transport & Logistics
Abnormal transport from port to final destination. Route surveys, escorting and permitting across SADC. Port-to-site project logistics coordination. Handling and staging of oversized cargo.
Mechanical & Installation Services
Export packing, crating and preservation. ISPM-15 compliant timber packing. Rust protection and corrosion prevention. Marine surveyor certification and inspection support.
Equipment and Lifting Capacity
- Hydraulic Gantries (226t, 318t, 400t)
- Strand Jacks (70t–680t)
- Mobile Cranage (up to 800t)
- Hydraulic Jack & Slide Systems (up to 1,000t)
- SPMT (up to 300t)
- Extendable & Multi-Axle Trailers
- Crane Trucks (up to 90tm)
- Hydraulic Gantries (226t, 318t, 400t)
Port & Terminal Projects We’ve Delivered Across Southern Africa
Project Cargo Handling
- Vessel discharge and offloading
- Cargo staging within port terminals
- SPMT movement and repositioning
Export Packing & Preparation
- Crating, wrapping and corrosion protection
- ISPM-15 compliant timber packaging
- Marine surveyor certification and documentation
Port-to-Site Logistics
- Integrated project logistics planning
- Abnormal transport from port to site
- Route surveys and permit coordination
Heavy Cargo Terminal Operations
- Handling oversized cargo in port environments
- Rigging and controlled placement of heavy equipment
- Coordination with port and logistics operators
On-site. In-port. At scale. We go where your cargo is — safely, reliably and with precision.
