South Africa's
Premier Freight
& Logistics
Partner.
From private railway sidings at mine sites to cross-country road haulage — MLP Holdings delivers end-to-end solutions that keep South Africa's mining industry moving.
Five Core
Capabilities.
From the first rail junction to the mine gate — MLP Holdings provides integrated logistics that eliminates handoff delays and keeps production on schedule.
Locomotive Logistics
Full management of locomotive movements, marshalling, and maintenance coordination across South African rail corridors. We handle Class 19D, 33-000, and diesel traction units.
Road Transportation
Freight Forwarding
End-to-end freight forwarding including customs clearance, documentation, and multi-modal coordination through Durban and Cape Town ports.
Cargo Handling
Railway Siding Management
Specialist management of private and public sidings at mine sites. We oversee scheduling, wagon allocation, and siding maintenance for optimal throughput.
Built for South Africa's
Mining Industry.
MLP Holdings is headquartered in Rustenburg, North West Province — at the heart of South Africa's platinum belt. Founded with a deep understanding of the logistical demands facing mines, smelters, and processing plants, we have grown into a trusted partner for some of the country's largest mining operations.
Our expertise spans the full logistics chain: from locomotive marshalling and railway siding management to road haulage, freight forwarding, and cargo handling. We operate where it matters most — on the ground, at the mine gate, and on the rail.
“Our mission is to reduce logistics friction for South Africa's mines — delivering reliable, safe, and efficient freight solutions that support the country's economic backbone.”
Planning to Partner
with Transnet.
MLP Holdings is in advanced discussions with Transnet Freight Rail to formalise a partnership for the management of private and public sidings across key South African mining regions. This planned collaboration will give our mine clients direct access to Transnet's rail network through a single, accountable logistics partner.
The partnership is expected to cover the Waterberg coalfields, Kalahari Manganese Field, and the North West platinum corridor — regions where MLP Holdings already has established operational presence.
Private Siding Management
Dedicated management of mine-owned private sidings — scheduling, wagon allocation, and maintenance coordination.
Public Siding Operations
Access to Transnet-operated public sidings for mines without private infrastructure, reducing capital requirements.
Faster Wagon Turnaround
Streamlined processes targeting significant reductions in wagon dwell time, increasing throughput for mine clients.
Compliance & Safety
Full compliance with Transnet operational standards, OHSA requirements, and mine safety regulations.
Operations
Across SA.
Active logistics operations spanning South Africa's primary mining regions — from the Waterberg coalfields to the Northern Cape manganese corridor.
Rail Corridor Management
Coordinating locomotive movements across South Africa's main-line network and private sidings at mine sites.
Active Provinces
Ready to Move
More Freight?
Whether you need a dedicated siding operator, a road transport partner, or a full end-to-end freight solution for your mine — our team in Rustenburg is ready to build a logistics plan around your operational requirements.