Owen Bottomley, Managing Director of Cargo Handling Specialists, standing in the warehouse in front of a forklift.

Over 30 Years of Logistics Excellence.

From humble beginnings as Cape Crating to a global logistics partner. We combine decades of experience with a fresh focus on innovation and service.

Over 30 Years of Logistics Excellence.

From humble beginnings as Cape Crating to a global logistics partner. We combine decades of experience with a fresh focus on innovation and service.

Over 30 Years of Logistics Excellence.

From humble beginnings as Cape Crating to a global logistics partner. We combine decades of experience with a fresh focus on innovation and service.

Managing Director Owen Bottomley and Liam Bottomley sharing a moment in the warehouse, representing the company's family leadership and legacy.

Forklift operator transporting a wooden crate through the Cargo Handling Specialists warehouse.

Our Journey

Founded in 1995 as "Cape Crating" to serve freight forwarders, we have evolved into Cargo Handling Specialists to reflect our full range of services.

We are a proud member of the INPRO Group, a unique international network of independent export packing companies, giving us global reach.

Driven by Integrity.

Integrity

We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.

Accountability

We take ownership of every project.

Professional Service:

Expert advice and execution.

Innovation

Constantly improving our methods.

Skilled carpenter constructing a custom export crate using heavy-duty timber in the workshop.

Committed to Our People and Planet.

BBBEE Level 2

We are a compliant company allowing customers to claim 125% procurement spend.

BBBEE Level 2

We are a compliant company allowing customers to claim 125% procurement spend.

BBBEE Level 2

We are a compliant company allowing customers to claim 125% procurement spend.

Green Initiatives

We discontinued Sagex (polystyrene) to reduce waste and repurpose timber off-cuts.

Green Initiatives

We discontinued Sagex (polystyrene) to reduce waste and repurpose timber off-cuts.

Green Initiatives

We discontinued Sagex (polystyrene) to reduce waste and repurpose timber off-cuts.

Giving Back

We support the Farm Garden Trust and Ithemba Labantu. From providing library shelving for schools to donating timber for staff housing, we believe in building our community.

The People Behind the Cargo.

From custom ISPM-15 compliant crating to licensed port stevedoring and heavy lift rigging, our in-house divisions manage every detail of your complex logistics project.

Portrait of Owen Bottomley, Managing Director.

Owen Bottomley

Managing Director

owen@cargohs.co.za

Portrait of Melissa Murtz, Financial Manager.

Melissa Murtz

Financial Manager

accounts@cargohs.co.za

Portrait of Xenia Karpakis, Sales Manager.

Xenia Karpakis

Sales Manager

xenia@cargohs.co.za

Trusted by Industry Leaders.

“Once again, I am impressed with your guy's professionalism. Keep up the good work. I will recommend your company anytime.”

JC.

Maintenance Manager, South Africa

“Once again, I am impressed with your guy's professionalism. Keep up the good work. I will recommend your company anytime.”

JC.

Maintenance Manager, South Africa

“Once again, I am impressed with your guy's professionalism. Keep up the good work. I will recommend your company anytime.”

JC.

Maintenance Manager, South Africa

"Dear Darrel, On behalf of FTK Design and Development we would like to extend our gratitude to you and your team for all the hard work that went into assisting us on the Eagle Island Project. We are truly grateful, thank you. Looking forward to working with you again in the future."

Jody Ritz

“I just wanted to let you know that we are extremely impressed by the wrapping your company did on yacht The Taruna – It really has exceeded all expectations and is still standing strong, we will definitely recommend your company for the friendly service and quality product and workmanship.”