UNSWERVING SERVICE
Who we are
RDM Logistics is a family-owned South African cross-border transport company that operates between South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Founded in 2009, RDM has expanded its family-run enterprise into a well-established name in the cross-border market, currently managing a fleet of 90 trucks across various routes.
In 2015, RDM Clearing and Forwarding was established as a registered South African agent, equipped with bond and VAT deferment facilities at key Southern African border posts and ports such as Komatipoort, Groblersbrug, Beitbridge, and Durban Port. Additionally, the company facilitates transit clearances through Zambia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
The RDM Group is owned and managed by its four directors, Allan Taylor, Richard Taylor, Dale Taylor, and Megan Van der Waal.
What we do
CROSS BORDER ROAD TRANSPORT
RDM's fleet of 90 trucks with 1.2 drop sided trailers offers a versatile logistics solution for customers wanting to move bulk, break bulk and palletized cargo products between South Africa, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
FREIGHT FORWARDING AND CLEARING
Comprehensive clearing and forwarding services including import and export border clearances, VAT deferment, and cross border documentation. All services are tailored to meet your individual needs and help make your import/export process as smooth and efficient as possible.
North-South Corridor
WAREHOUSING
RDM Clearing arranges warehousing and the release and collection of cargo at Durban Port. Warehousing facilities are available in Durban and Johannesburg, and can handle containerized, loose, and hazardous cargo. Both warehouses are 10 000sqm in size and can house bonded cargo.
Why RDM?
Communication
Our vehicles are tracked and monitored 24/7 via the ICAB camera tracking system. Tracking updates are emailed to all customers twice daily, before 08:00am and an afternoon update at 16:00pm. In addition to the tracking reports we give our clients access to our live tracking platform where they are able to view trucks under load with their loads at any time of the day or night.
Technical Support
RDM has an established network of technical support throughout SA, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia. As well as its own mobile technical team which helps in reducing down time for breakdowns and repairs.
Transit Times
We believe our transit times to be extremely efficient. Our transit times from Johannesburg to Harare range from 25 to 48 hours and Johannesburg to Lusaka ranges from 72 to 96 hours
Dependability
RDM Logistics has a proud history of dependable and efficient service. We only commit to our customers the volume of vehicles that we are confident we can supply on a weekly basis. Our dependability is a major factor in our success.
Fuel Monitoring
In an effort to reduce fuel consumption and the resultant negative emission impact on the environment, two technicians are employed full time to download relevant data at the completion of every trip. In doing so we collect essential data including driver style, speeds, gear changing habits and more. This is all analysed and shared with the driver, resulting in clever, cleaner operating, minimizing fuel consumption and keeping costs low.
Border Clearance
RDM Logistics has its own clearing company, RDM Clearing based at Beit Bridge, Groblersbrug and Komatipoort. Working together with our clearing agency we ensure that all documentation is in place and pre-cleared in an effort to eradicate unnecessary delays at border posts.
Security
ICAB 2000 enhanced security system: The ICAB 2000 device is an onboard system that automates warnings and emergency indicators that set in motion a sequence of response measures. This device is installed in each of our trucks, with constant video surveillance, driver communication and a vast array of security features.