Freight & Logistics

Mentor Shipping Agency (Pty) Ltd. was established in 1976 and became a fully independent company when purchased by Graham Jones, Mentor's Managing Director and Sole Shareholder, in 1993.    With this independence came the urge to give our Principals worldwide a secure home base for them to want to appoint Mentor Shipping as their Agents and therefore the reason for purchasing our own building aptly called "Mentor House" with our Head Office personnel moving in on the 1st November 1994.   Representing, as "Independent Agents", over 200 Principals from around the World, including numerous prominent Ship Owners, Traders, Charterers and Operators; Mentor Shipping Agency, Head Office, is situated in Durban, with offices in Richards Bay, Cape Town, East London, Port Elizabeth and Walvis Bay in Namibia. Our Services include the regular handling of Tankers, Liners, General and Project cargo, Container vessels, numerous Bulk cargoes and Breakbulk carriers, as well as Dry Docking vessels, vessels calling purely for Bunkers, Stores etc and also "Off Port Limits" service; though out our coastline.   The fact that Mentor Shipping has offices in all the major South African ports as well as Walvis Bay has proved to be very beneficial to our Ship Owners, Operators and Traders who feel that it is very important to be able to deal with just one Ships Agency when having to call at more than one S.A. Port and our requirement is that all communications to our Coastal Offices are routed through our Durban Head Office, which ensures that the Principal concerned only has to deal with one office and that our Head Office is kept fully advised throughout the vessels call/s.   Graham started in shipping in 1970, as a ships operator at the age of 20 years old, working for Freight Services. In 1977 he joined Combine Cargo, as the ships agency manager. Combine Cargo later became Combine Ocean and in 1980 Graham was promoted to assistant branch manager. In 1989 as the branch manager of Combine Ocean, Graham left to take over as the managing director of Mentor Shipping which at that time was part of the Devonia Shipping (Pty) Ltd Group.    In April 1993 he gained sole ownership of Mentor shipping and the company has be run as an independent ships agency since, under the sole ownership of Graham Jones. Graham's passion for the shipping industry and exceptional high standards of personalized service, has given him the reputation of being one of the top Ships Agents along the African coast line.    Darryl started working at Mentor Shipping in December 1994, as a ships operator. In 1999 he was promoted to operations manager and in 2003 took over the operations of the accounts department and overseeing the ships operations, which lead to his appointment as general manager in 2005. Darryl over the years has become involved in the promotion and marketing of Mentor Shipping, both locally and internationally, making visits to Mentors' numerous Principals worldwide.

Founded in 1998 as a cargo transport company and by 2006 it owns a fleet of 52 trucks (SCANIA model 2005) with a capacity of 90 ton per truck. The fleet includes flat-deck trailers for cargo and 40 feet containers, beside a car-carrier, and 60 tons low-bed trailers. It is located at Abdalla al-tayeb street, Al-Taif area, Khartoum city.

Doran International is a logistics company based in Djibouti engaging in all aspects of shipping and logistics. With over 35 years experience in the logistics industry, we are the market leader. Our efficiency and our competitive rate makes us the number once choice for any type of freight forwarding transport and logistics activities in Djibouti.

Doyin Group of Companies is a highly diversified and indigenous conglomerate comprising of companies that are productive in wide ranging sectors of the Nigerian economy including Manufacturing, Agriculture and Pharmaceuticals for over 40 years.  The high level of priority given to quality control is the essence of the company's longevity and the improvement of the Brands over time. Doyin Group, since inception has remained the source of quality brands of pharmaceuticals, soaps, detergent, paints, tea, milk and food seasoning for all Nigerians.    Our toothpaste, medicament, body cream, water, juice, and drinks have provided the desired comfort and personal care in many homes across the country and beyond.    At Doyin Group, our determination is to remain the source of quality brands that you can trust for your essential household needs. The following sectors enjoy the service and productivity of Doyin Group of Companies    1. Soaps & Detergent Manufacturing. Foods & Beverages Manufacturing.    2. Fruits, Juices, Drugs & Water Manufacturing.    3. Toothpaste & Medicament Manufacturing.    4. Agro Chemical products and Paints Manufacturing.    5. Agriculture products    Doyin Group of companies started as a small trading business in Lagos Nigeria in 1968. It has grown tremendously over the years consolidating its foothold in the leadership of industry. The organisation has received many national and African accolades for best practices and the production of consistently high-value brands.    Doyin Group of companies' diversification into various industry sectors has been key to its adaptation in the challenging economic operating environment while competing with several multinationals. The chairman, Prince Samuel Adedoyin started out trading over 45 years ago and nurtured the business into a full blown conglomerate, producing high quality products that compete favourably within and outside the country.    Over the years, the group transformed from a trading concern to a manufacturing outfit by "liquidating the trading business and substituting with industrial ventures." The first manufacturing outfit was Doyin Investments Limited which was a labour intensive company producing all types of travelling bags including suit cases and wallets.    Doyin Investments (Nigeria) Limited now handles manufacturing of Doyin Paints, and oversees the activities of Property Development Company Limited which manages an estate estimated to cover over 200 properties in Lagos.    The company is also involved in Port clearing for its subsidiary firms and third party clients. Global Soap and Detergent Industry manufactures detergents, toilet and laundry soaps as well as scourers under the "Bold" and "Flash" brand names.    The company also makes glycerine, an essential input for making detergents. manufactures toothpaste, mendicants, disinfectants, creams and pomades including Dentoclean and Prudent brands of toothpaste. Our Mission To be the leading indigenous manufacturer in Nigeria employing solely Nigerian Capital, management and labour in manufacturing and marketing products of global standards. 

Ireland Blyth Limited (IBL) is one of the largest business groups in Mauritius. It was incorporated in 1972 after the merger of two leading companies, Blyth Brothers and Ireland Fraser which had been trading in Mauritius since the early 19th Century. In 1994, IBL became a public company and was admitted to the Official List of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius. The Group is a 100% Mauritian entity, with a turnover in excess of Rs 17,5 Billions (2011-2012 financial year). It employs more than 7000 people.  The IBL Group operates in six main sectors of the economy: Commerce, Engineering, Financial Services, Logistics, Aviation & Shipping, Retail, Seafood & Marine. This diverse portfolio, coupled with strong partnerships with a number of large international companies, sound strategic choices and competent management, has ensured the growth and development of IBL into one of the largest groups in the business private sector.   Chantier Naval de l'Océan Indien Chantier Naval de l'Océan Indien (CNOI), established in 2001, is involved in the construction, repair and maintenance (including dry-docking) of vessels in Port Louis. It was founded as a joint venture between IBL and Chantier Piriou of Concarneau, France before IBL took a 60% controlling stake. The shipyard's facilities include a covered building berth and slipway for the construction of vessels and vessel sections up to 50 metres long, a dry-dock (130 metres long, 27 metres wide), a ship elevator of 1400 tons and 350 metres of quays which can accommodate ships with a draft reaching up to 8.5 metres for repairs afloat. Ships worked on by the company includes frigates of the French Navy[9] to French and Spanish tunny boats, trawlers, small oil and gas tankers and yachts. Regular customers include the French Navy, which signed a contract for the maintenance and repair of its frigates and patrol ships operating in the Indian Ocean, Sapmer of Reunion island and Austral Fisheries of Australia.