The truck waits.
The bills don’t.
Fuel overheads, driver wages and vehicle finance continue between loads. Finding the next job should not be a full-time job.
MINING LOGISTICS. SOUTH AFRICA.A better way forward / 01
The ore is ready.
The chain isn’t.
Idle trucks. Unverified partners. Unclear rates.
South Africa’s mining haulage is fragmented.
We’re here to bring it together.
THE DISCONNECTED CHAIN+
01
MineMaterial ready. Haulage uncertain.
WaitingWho can take this load?
02
Fleet ownerTruck idle. Costs keep running.
UnmatchedWhat rate? Which counterparty?
03
DestinationA handover with too many unknowns.
UnconfirmedFROM THE MINE TO THE WORLD — THE EFFICIENT WAY.Scroll to connect the dots ↓
01 / THE COST OF DISCONNECTIONStanding still
Standing still
isn’t free.
For a mine, it’s uncertain capacity. For a fleet owner, it’s another day of costs without a load.
The truck waits.
A contact isn’t
a verified partner.
When introductions move faster than checks, both sides carry uncertainty about who is responsible and who will perform.
A quoted rate isn’t
the whole agreement.
Without written load details and payment terms, a movement can begin with different expectations on either side.
02 / FOLLOW THE MATERIALOne load.
One load.
Many moving parts.
Explore the handovers from mine to market. Select a stage to see what has to work.
An illustrated journey · Select a checkpoint · Not a geographic mapORIGIN / MINE
A typical export journey.
Actual routing depends on the load.
THE STARTING POINTReady material.
Ready material.
Ready instructions.
The commodity, quantity, loading point and receiving destination must be clear. Mine access, loading windows and site requirements shape the movement before a truck is assigned.
THE HANDOVER THAT MATTERS
A confirmed load instruction that mine, coordinator and carrier can all work from.
South Africa is a network of corridors.
Road connects mines and receiving facilities. Rail can carry bulk volumes on suitable corridors, including coal to Richards Bay and iron ore to Saldanha. Access, capacity and terminal arrangements determine the route; not every load uses every mode.
Explore the rail network ↗Don’t add another middleman.
Connect the operation.
We coordinate mines, verified fleet owners and established carrier networks around one clear movement. The right people. Written instructions. Agreed commercial terms.
MINESORE INDUSTRIESFLEETS + CARRIERS
04 / WHY THE PROCESS WORKSConfidence.
Confidence.
Before a wheel
turns.
Scroll through the checks that turn a possible load into a coordinated movement.
THE CURRENT CHECKPOINTKnow the fleet.
Know the fleet.
We source capacity through fleet owners and established carrier networks, then check the operator, truck documentation, insurance and driver requirements against the work.
FLEET REVIEW
Operator & vehicle documentation Check
GIT & public liability insurance Check
Driver & site requirements Check
Why it works The match is based on suitability and verification, not simply a phone number and an available truck.
Put the load in writing.
Confirm the commodity, collection and delivery points, load requirements and responsible parties. A truck moves on a written agreement.
LOAD INSTRUCTION / BEFORE DISPATCH
Origin → Destination Defined
Commodity & load requirements Recorded
Parties & instructions Confirmed
Why it works Everyone works from the same instruction, reducing assumptions at loading and delivery.
One load. Clear terms.
The rate is agreed per load, together with the payment basis and applicable terms, before dispatch. Route and load requirements inform the agreement.
COMMERCIAL CHECKPOINT
Rate & charging basis Agreed
Responsibilities & applicable costs Written
Payment terms Confirmed
Why it works The mine and carrier can make an informed decision before costs begin to accumulate.
Manage the handovers.
We coordinate collection, delivery instructions and communication between the mine and transport partners. Where a load involves rail or export, receiving arrangements must align with the onward movement.
MOVEMENT CHECKPOINTS
Collection & loading Coordinate
Journey updates & exceptions Communicate
Receipt & delivery records Reconcile
Why it works A named coordination point helps parties resolve changes instead of passing uncertainty down the chain.
Close the loop.
Delivery records support reconciliation and invoicing. The paying party, recipient and payment terms are established in the written agreement, with settlement to the confirmed account.
Delivery records↓Reconciliation & invoice↓Payment under agreed terms
Why it works A documented payment trail links completed work to the agreed obligation. Exact payment timing is confirmed for each arrangement.
05 / LET’S GET MOVINGA stronger chain.
A stronger chain.
From either end.
Tell us where you fit. We’ll start with the requirements and work through the next step.
You have material.
Let’s coordinate the move.
Share your commodity, collection point, destination, volumes and timing. We’ll assess the haulage requirement and suitable capacity.
Discuss a load ↗You have capacity.
Let’s find the right fit.
Share your fleet size, truck specification, operating area and availability. We’ll work through verification and suitable opportunities.
Partner your fleet ↗Enquiries open in your email app. Availability, suitability and terms are confirmed directly.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE COORDINATIONBuilt on relationships.
Built on relationships.
Run with discipline.
James Jr Mtsweni
Founder · Strategy & partnerships
Clareleigh Mtsweni
Co-founder · Administration & trade
Edwin Sekgethela
Fleet management · Digital systems
Beyond logistics +
Ore Industries also facilitates connections between mine owners, processing and plant specialists, contract mining partners, and investors. The role is to connect the right expertise and coordinate the commercial and logistical requirements. Discuss your project with James.