Supply Chain Architects Built on Precision and Transparency
Oceanwave International Clearing and Forwarding (Pty) Ltd is a premier clearing and forwarding agency headquartered in Durban, South Africa. We are a B-BBEE Level 1 contributor (Registration Number: 2025981486) with operational presence in Johannesburg, Cape Town, We are not just logistics providers – we are supply chain architects. We offer end-to-end solutions for sea freight, airfreight, cross-border road transport, and project cargo. Our mandate is to reduce dwell times, mitigate customs compliance risks, and optimize supply chain costs for importers and exporters across Southern Africa.
Durban is the heartbeat of Southern Africa's trade corridor, and we know its rhythm intimately. With a dedicated on-the-ground team minutes from the Durban Container Terminal, deep relationships with shipping lines, and fully compliant SARS customs expertise, we turn port operations into a competitive advantage for our clients.
Our Mission
To deliver reliable, transparent, and end‑to‑end logistics that keep our clients' supply chains moving without surprises. We do this by being present on the ground in Durban, Johannesburg, and Cape Town, by offering fixed pricing and real‑time tracking, by ensuring every customs entry is audit‑proof, and by answering every call and WhatsApp message with a real person who cares about your cargo as much as you do.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted gateway between African trade and the world. We envision a future where South African importers and exporters no longer fear port delays, hidden costs, or broken promises, but instead partner with a clearing and forwarding agent that moves as fast as their ambition.
Our Core Values
- Integrity – What we quote is what you pay. No surprises.
- Speed – We are on the ground, not in a call centre.
- Ownership – One person owns your shipment from start to finish.
- Partnership – Your growth is our growth. We think long-term.
Our National Footprint
Durban (Head Office)
Minutes from the Durban Container Terminal. Our operations team is on-site 24/7, managing vessel discharge, customs inspections, and port releases in real time.
Johannesburg
Satellite office at OR Tambo. We handle airfreight clearing, cross‑dock warehousing, and road freight consolidation for Gauteng clients.
Cape Town
Dedicated partner presence. Strong focus on agricultural exports, bulk cargo, and cold chain logistics.
Beyond South Africa's Borders
Zimbabwe
Harare, Beitbridge, Bulawayo
Mining equipment, retail goods, industrial spares, general cargo
Zambia
Lusaka, Copperbelt (Kitwe, Ndola)
Heavy mining machinery, industrial equipment, spares
Mozambique
Maputo, Beira corridors
Imports, exports, alternative routing, bulk cargo
DRC
Lubumbashi, Kolwezi
Heavy mining equipment, out-of-gauge cargo, industrial supplies
We Handle on Every Cross-Border Shipment SADC transit documents
- Country-specific customs declarations
- Vehicle permits and border coordination
- Tariff classification and duty advice
- GPS tracking and driver coordination
- Real-time status updates
- Abnormal load permits (where required)
- Dangerous goods documentation (IATA/IMO)