About Grindrod Limited
Today, a world class shipping & freight logistics operation
Grindrod, listed on the JSE Securities Exchange, is based in South Africa and is represented by subsidiaries, joint venture and associated companies in 25 countries worldwide, employing more than 5 000 skilled and dedicated people.
As a South African listed company, Grindrod views empowerment and education as an important aspect of its corporate social responsibilities. The majority of Grindrod’s 100% owned South African operations are black empowered.
The 4 divisions – Freight Services, Shipping, Trading and Financial Services – provide operating and marketing synergies locally and internationally. In pursuing the strategy of becoming a fullyintegrated freight and logistics service provider, Grindrod continues to invest in assets and opportunities across the four operating divisions with specific focus on dry bulk and bulk liquid commodities, containerised cargo and vehicles.
Grindrod is committed to world class maritime environmental management standards with a solid record of pollution prevention, efficient use of natural resources and generally minimizing the impact of its operations on the environment.
The Grindrod group’s vision is to create sustainable returns and long-term value for shareholders. This is achieved through the contribution of the four divisions:
Freight
Vision:
To be a dominant and profitable freight services provider focusing on infrastructural development on the African continent.
Mission:
To be the first choice provider of a broad range of freight logistics services by integrating the group’s strategic infrastructure, assets, logistics and ships agency capabilities primarily in the African continent.
Shipping
Vision:
To be a significant and profitable ship owner and operator controlling in excess of 150 ships.
Mission:
To provide high quality, worldwide shipping services through the ownership and operation of a diversified fleet of modern ships.
Trading
Vision:
To be a sustainable commodity trading business which is a respected global participant in the international trading commodity arena.
Mission:
To provide a global commodity trading service in agricultural, mineral and fuel products through end-to-end solutions by being an informed and trusted business partner.
Financial
Vision:
To be a highly profitable investment bank.
Mission:
To leverage a well capitalised balance sheet with human intellect and energy. To have a niche product focus. To have a strong client franchise. To be strategically nimble to react to the evolving landscape.