Kestrel Maritime
Freight Forwarder in Durban

Kestrel Maritime operate in South  Africa as freight brokers, road,   assisting with all modes of  air, ship brokers, cargo brokers, sea or rail transport.

Ocean transport is the most important means of goods transportation of our time and Kestrel is at the forefront of this vital industry. Each year billions of tonnes of goods are carried along a few principle trade routes, in addition to many point-to-point shipping requirements. Rapid globalisation of trade has increased the requirement for tailored shipping solutions of project and break-bulk cargoes to and from a range of ports not necessarily covered by established trade routes. With this evolution of shipping, the demand has increased for professionals with detailed knowledge of cargo brokerage and shipping expertise. This requirement was identified by a group of leading maritime professionals in 2003 and Kestrel Maritime was subsequently established. Kestrel Maritime brings together ship owners and carriers with shippers to provide innovative freight solutions. We cover the entire market and are currently active across the whole project and break-bulk sector. As part of its expansion in Africa and a diversification of its activities, Kestrel Maritime was recently acquired by the Hull Blyth Group. Renowned for our professional and independent perspective, we connect the best carrier and vessel types to match any cargo requirements for imports, exports or cross trades. As independent freight broker based in Durban, South Africa, Kestrel Maritime has developed a wide range of shipping solutions for containers, break-bulk, heavy lift, IMO, agri-commodities and other cargoes. While principally focused on South Africa, and the wider African market, Kestrel however offers comprehensive global solutions to its diversified client base. As a long-term and trusted intermediary, we offer profound knowledge of the landscape and maintain long-lasting relationships with both shipper and carriers. While our core focus is the project and break bulk markets, in particular within the Africa context, we are also active across the full strata of cargo sectors and provide solutions to all requirements.