We offer transport and logistics solutions for various businesses
🚛 Road Freight Services | MMCS Transport
Reliable Ground Transport Across Southern & Central Africa
At MMCS Transport, the logistics arm of MM Cargo Services, we provide safe, efficient and cost-effective road freight solutions connecting South Africa with the wider Southern and Central African region.
With a growing fleet, trusted drivers, and regional expertise, we’ve successfully delivered 2000+ loads for 35+ key clients. Whether it’s full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL), specialised cargo or cross-border shipments, MMCS Transport ensures your goods arrive securely and on time.
🌍 Our Road Freight Services
We deliver more than transport — we deliver solutions tailored to your business:
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Full Truck Load (FTL) – Dedicated vehicles for larger consignments, ensuring speed, security and efficiency.
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Less Than Truck Load (LTL) / Consolidation – Shared capacity for smaller shipments at reduced cost.
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Cross-Border Transport – Seamless cargo movement across SADC and Central Africa, with customs and transit expertise.
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Specialised Cargo – Heavy haulage, oversized shipments, project cargo, and abnormal loads.
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Temperature-Controlled Freight – Maintaining cold chain integrity for sensitive goods (on request).
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Dedicated Distribution & Last-Mile Delivery – Tailored routes for scheduled and urgent deliveries.
⚡ Why Choose MMCS Road Freight?
| Strength | What It Means for You |
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| Regional Coverage | Extensive network across SA, SADC, and Central Africa — including key corridors and inland routes. |
| Customs & Regulatory Expertise | We manage permits, duties, and bonded warehousing to minimise delays. |
| Fleet & Technology | Reliable, modern trucks with GPS tracking for full visibility. |
| Integrated Logistics | End-to-end solutions: procurement, sourcing, customs clearing, and delivery. |
| On-Time Performance | High delivery success rate with contingency plans for border and route delays. |
| Flexible Options | Solutions for both SMEs and large enterprises, from single loads to full supply chain support. |
📦 Value-Added Solutions
Beyond transportation, we partner with our clients to provide:
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Customs Clearing & Documentation – Full compliance at every border.
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Procurement & Product Sourcing – End-to-end logistics beyond just movement.
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Bonded Transit & Warehousing – Secure storage and duty-suspended transport.
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Supply Chain Consultation – Route planning, cost optimisation and strategic freight solutions.
✅ Benefits of Road Freight with MMCS
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Faster than sea freight, more cost-effective than air freight
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Flexible scheduling and routing
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Door-to-door or hub-to-hub delivery
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Transparent pricing, no hidden costs
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Real-time tracking and status updates
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Dedicated support team
🚚 Our Growing Capabilities
MMCS Transport continues to expand to meet regional demand:
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A larger fleet with specialised vehicles for different cargo types
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Enhanced coverage into Zambia, DRC, Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Central Africa
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Strengthened temperature-controlled and project cargo operations
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Increased capacity for bonded warehousing and customs handling
📞 Let’s Move Forward Together
Whether you’re moving goods locally, regionally, or across borders, MMCS Transport is your trusted road freight partner.
👉 Request a Quote or Contact Us Today to discuss how we can support your logistics needs.
Road Freight
MM Cargo Services road freight service includes full truck and abnormal loads transportation. We have our own fleet to ensure our clients are serviced according to our core values and to the satisfaction they deserve.
Should we be booked to capacity, we partner with our accredited and reliable 3rd party transporters, who ensure there’s no compromise with our service delivery.
All our trucks are fitted with satellite surveillance trackers in order for our clients to know the exact location of their cargo at all times. Through our fleet management software, we update our clients at least twice a day on the whereabouts of their shipment.
Additionally, the MMCS fleet is fully insured, and Goods In-Transit are covered to the value of R1 million. Should the value of the consignment exceed the standard R1 million, we have a seamless process to increase the value of the cover as required.
OUR FLEET
Abnormal load flatbed trailers
Tri-axle trucks
Tautliner Superlinks
Flat bed Super Links Truck and trailers
Can load up to 34 tons (34,000kgs)
Flatbed Tri Axel truck and trailer
Can load up to 30 tons (30,000kgs)
Drop Side 15-ton trucks
Can load up to 15,000kgs
Rigid containerized 15-ton trucks
Can load up to 15,000kgs
Tautliner (Curtainsider) 15-ton trucks
Can load up to 15,000kgs
Other support vehicles:
- 1.5-ton pick-up bakkies
- 1.5-ton panel vans for local and express cargo delivery
- 4-ton trucks for local and express delivery
- 3-ton trailers
Frequently Asked Questions
Still open questions?
We service South Africa, SADC, and Central Africa, with strong presence along major corridors such as Zambia, Zimbabwe, DRC, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, and Malawi.
Yes. Our logistics team manages customs clearance, permits, and bonded transit to ensure smooth and compliant cross-border movement of your goods.
We offer both Full Truck Load (FTL) for large consignments and Less Than Truck Load (LTL) / consolidation services for smaller shipments. This makes road freight affordable and flexible for businesses of all sizes.
We use modern, well-maintained trucks with GPS tracking, trained drivers, and proper securing of cargo. We also provide status updates so you always know where your goods are. Additionally, we have Goods In Transit Insurance to ensure your cargo is safe.
Yes. We can move your cargo under bonded transit and provide bonded warehouse facilities, reducing upfront duty payments and simplifying customs procedures.
Yes, for clients requiring temperature-sensitive deliveries, we offer refrigerated vehicles to protect your cargo during transit.
Absolutely. We manage heavy haulage, abnormal loads, and project cargo, including route planning, escort vehicles (where required), and permits.
Transit times vary depending on the route and border clearances. For example:
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South Africa to Zambia: 4–6 days
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South Africa to DRC: 5–10 days
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Domestic South Africa: 1–2 days
We’ll always provide an estimated delivery timeline before booking.
We work with manufacturing, mining, retail, agriculture, FMCG, automotive, and construction, among others — providing both scheduled and project-based transport solutions.
You can request a road freight quotation by contacting us directly or filling out our online form. Our team will assess your cargo details, route, and requirements to provide a transparent cost breakdown.
We source and procure various mining and Engineering goods including consumables. However, we do accommodate other clients needs where feasible.
All our vehicles are fitted with satellite surveillance tracking and we work with leading insurers to cover your cargo against loss
From procurement to customs clearance and transportation, we partner with our customers to provide a complete package of services at an optimized cost.
Whether large or small, we give each project personal care and attention for smooth delivery with minimal delays