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About Rennies Ships Agency
Rennies Ships Agency Is An Established Player In Each Of South Africa’s Ports.
WHERE WE COME FROM
Steeped in history and trading since 1849 when John Thomson Rennie founded the company so many years ago, the clear vision of the founder lives on today!
John T. Rennie and his sons were instrumental in developing the fledgling shipping industry of South Africa in the early days and throughout the 1900’s, pioneering shipping cargoes and moving people into and out of South Africa as the economy blossomed. The company steadily grew in influence and stature over the years, although it is no longer a family business, the name of the founders given to this company has continued uninterrupted for more than 150 years.
During its history, several mergers and takeovers took place, leading to Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd operating under numerous companies’ names – these include John T. Rennie & Sons, Freightmarine Shipping, Panargo Shipping, Richards Bay Steamships and Freightbulk.
Our Vision
To be recognised internationally as responsive and dynamic industry leaders.
Mission
To provide personalised Agency services of the highest standard to Ship Owners, Charterers and Cargo Interest and to exceed stakeholders’ expectations.
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People
Consistency Positive Attitudes and Winning Ways.
Integrity
Professionalism, Honesty & Openness.
Commitment
Doing What We Say We Will Do.
Innovation
Creative Solutions and Quick Responses.
RENNIES SHIPS AGENCY NOW
Rennies Ships Agency is now wholly owned by The Bidvest Group Limited which is a company listed on the Johannesburg, Sydney, and Luxembourg Stock Exchanges, providing secure financial support as well as backing from the most prominent freight group in Africa. The Group’s activities span a full range of related services including Terminal Operations, Stevedoring, Travel, Clearing & Forwarding/ Ships agency, Surveying, Logistics and Road Haulage services.
Rennies Ships Agency’s footprint expands and is well positioned in all major South African ports and Mozambique, Maputo making it easily accessible and facilitating the edifice of high-quality service.
In Zimbabwe, Malawi, Botswana and Namibia, operations include a full range of services under the banner of Manica Freight Services and Ocean Liner Services – also part of the Bidvest Group.
Rennies Ships Agency is still regarded as the industry leader, maintaining the vision and entrepreneurial spirit instilled by the founders more than a 150 years ago. The company is a dynamic and a modern organisation with high-tech systems, structured into specialist teams focussed on meeting individual needs and demands as the shipping industry moves into the 21st century. It is still a very personal business.
174
Years in Existence
9+
Major Ports
Fatima Seedat
Financial Director
Dedrich Venter
Managing Executive
Fatima Seedat
Financial Director
Fatima Seedat
Financial Director
OUR SERVICES
What We Can Do for You
We provide and spearhead in ships agency services focused on a wide range of dry bulk commodities, including agricultural products, various mineral commodities, and breakbulk cargoes. Our exceptional teams are also well-versed in containerized cargo/vessels and lead in handling passenger vessels in South Africa.
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