An ISO 9001/2000 accredited company
Grindrod Limited acquired, through Oreport's holding company Seascape Commodities (Pty) Limited, a 50% shareholding in Oreport with effect from 1 July 2005.
Oreport is an international marketing organization specializing in the worldwide procurement, physical movement and distribution of a number of industrial raw materials.
By incorporating all the elements of service offered, from marketing to logistics through to final payment, customers receive a holistic service managing the chain of events from the origin of the materials through to their final use.
An International Network
While being truly South African, Oreport's network of business has extended to every market that offers the right products at the right price, whilst ensuring the high level of service offered is maintained. The international network that Oreport provides extends to markets including: In the Americas: Canada, the USA and Brazil. In Europe: Sweden, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, Holland, France, Italy, Spain and Turkey. In Asia: India, Pakistan, China (including Hong Kong), Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Korea, Australia, Japan, Vietnam, Phillipines, Indonesia and Singapore. In the Middle East: U.A.E, Oman, Bahrain, Iran and Saudi Arabia. In Africa: South Africa and Zimbabwe.
Committed to the Future – Empowerment
Oreport is committed to development and training of staff and provides assistance that will allow people from previously disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to develop skills enabling them to find long term employment within Oreport. Staff demographics and practices reflect the companies commitment to employment equity in South Africa.
Products and Services offered:
- Trading
- Logistical Management
- Export Documentation
Commodities handled
Acting as sales agents, as purchasing agent, as principal or logistical facilitator, Oreport handles the following commodities (amongst others):
- Steel - small, medium and heavy sections, plate, sheet, coil, slab and billets
- Stainless Steel
- Bulk Ferro Alloys - manganese and chrome
- Noble Alloys - vanadium, molybdenum and titanium
- Carbon Products - coke, coal and anthracite
- Mineral sands
- Limestone
- Pig Iron
- Ores - manganese and chrome
- Mill Rolls
- Refractory Bricks
- Non Ferrous Products - copper, lead, zinc
Suppliers
During the 17 years since inception, Oreport's agency base has grown to include:
- Highveld Steel and Vanadium
- Scaw Metals Group
- Transalloys and Rand Carbide
- Acerinox Group
- Molymet, Chile
- Wankie Colliery, Zimbabwe
- Sarco
- Namakwa Sands
- Carolina Coal
- Andrew Mentis
- Mayerton Refractories, China Ibiracu, Brazil