
Think Local. Act Global
Our Services
Berry & Donaldson is a family-owned business, proudly offering over 60 years of experience in delivering your cargo from your supplier to your doorstep.
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Freight Forwarding & Logistics Solutions
Global shipping – Sea and Air
Import and Export services
End-to-End Order Management
Full Container Load (FCL) / Less than Container Load (LCL) / Reefer Container services
Groupage and Consolidations
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Customs Clearing
Customs Clearance and Compliance
Customs Documentation and Processing
Customs Duty and VAT settlement
Regulatory Approval and Other Government Agency releases
Tariff Determinations
Customs Refunds and Acquittals Management
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Warehousing
Facilities in Cape Town, JHB and Durban
Bonded Cargo Handling
Free Store and Perishable Cargo Handling
HD CCTV surveillance
24 Hour Monitored Security
Security Controlled Access
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Marine Insurance
Comprehensive Marine Insurance - Underwritten by Guardrisk
Competitive Premiums
Management of your Claims Process through our policy
Extended temporary warehousing insurance available
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Deliveries
Containerised and loose cargo transport
Cost effective rates and competitive pricing
Live tracking for real-time visibility
Learn about our services
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Founded in 1963, B&D has been a trusted name in the logistics industry for over 60 years. As a family-run business, B&D has grown into one of South Africa’s leading privately-owned clearing and forwarding agents. Our excellent client service sets us apart and we ensure agility by having hands-on management who respond to challenges by making swift, strategic decisions that benefit our clients. With branches in Cape Town, Johannesburg, and Durban, our team of over 100 employees across our three national locations ensure seamless logistics solutions. Our long-standing expertise and commitment to excellence continue to drive our success in delivering reliable, client focussed freight and logistics services.
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We assist importers and exporters in co-ordinating their cargo movement with shipping or airlines, and customs authorities. We manage your supply chain from order confirmation to delivery (or free store/bonded warehousing) and assist you throughout the complicated process of getting your cargo to or from its destination.
Our specialised team will assist you in navigating the very complex customs legislation and offer assistance in obtaining Tariff Determinations and SARS refunds. As an Authorised Economic Operator (Level 2 Security) registered with SARS, B&D help businesses navigate trade efficiently.
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Our team works tirelessly to negotiate the most cost-effective and efficient logistics solutions. We handle Customs Duty and VAT payments, and manage customs stops and inspections on your behalf, providing up-to-date feedback on your cargo. We also secure the necessary releases from other government agencies (e.g. Port Health, Plant Inspector, NRCS). With our expertise, we streamline the process – keeping your cargo moving smoothly.
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B&D strongly emphases the importance of taking out marine insurance to protect your cargo during shipping or air freight. Various unforeseeable factors can expose your cargo to risks during transit – often at no fault of the importer/exporter. A loss can be devastating to a client if you do not have adequate insurance to cover your cargo (and other arising costs). For a reasonable premium, our insurance offering is at 120% of the landed cost (i.e. including freight and duty), and we will handle your claims process quickly and efficiently. Contact us today for more information about our Marine Insurance Policy.
“Berry & Donaldson is an Authorised Economic Operator accredited by SARS”
Meet the Team
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Robert Berry
Chairman / Cape Town Head Office
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Paul Waldburger
Managing Director / Cape Town Head Office
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Kerrigan Berry
Forwarding Director / Cape Town Head Office
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Wendy Simmons
Financial Director / Cape Town Head Office
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Garrick Berry
Import Manager / Cape Town Head Office
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Kate Berry
Airfreight Import Manager / Cape Town Head Office
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Nicoleen Roets
Key Accounts Manager / Cape Town Head Office
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Racquel Jadamski
Key Accounts Manager / Cape Town Head Office

Get in touch.
Visit Us
Cape Town Head Office
9 Caledon Street,
Cape Town, 8001
Phone
+27 21 464-8000
Contact
Nicoleen Roets / General Enquiries enquiries@berrydon.co.za
Cape Town Warehouse
Cnr Koeberg Road and Tanzanite Blvd, Montague Park, Montague Gardens, 7441
Phone
+27 21 528-1160
Contact
General Enquiries
whs@berrydon.co.za
Cape Town International Airfreight
Airport Industria 2, Bremen Close
Boquinar Industrial Area, Cape Town 7525
Phone
+27 21 934 0212
Contact
Annette Nortje / Branch Manager - annetten@berrydon.co.za
Durban Office
11-13 Suffert Street, Pinetown,
Durban 3610, KZN
Phone
+27 31 816 9377
Contact
Willem Gouws – Branch Manager
willemg@berrydon.co.za
Gauteng Office
4 Spartan Road
Kempton Park, Gauteng 1621
Phone
+27 11 974 6410
Contact
Betty De Vries / Branch Manager
bettyd@berrydon.co.za