Rangel opens new hub in Johannesburg and strengthens presence in South Africa

Rangel Logistics Solutions has reinforced its presence in South Africa with the inauguration of a new logistics hub in Johannesburg, resulting from a total investment of six million euros.

With an area of 10,000 m² and a strategic location near the airport, the new warehouse will serve as the operational base for contract logistics, bonded storage, and cross-docking services. The facility is organized into two distinct areas: the OS Bond Store (Operating Store), intended for goods storage for up to 24 months, and the SOS Bond Store (Special Operating Store), for storage up to six months.

According to Nuno Rangel, CEO of Rangel Logistics Solutions, "We entered South Africa with a clear vision: to be where the continent pulses most strongly and to actively contribute to its development. This investment confirms our long-term commitment to the region.” He also mentioned that a new office is expected to open soon in Nakop, on the border with Namibia.

The CEO added that, in the initial phase, the priority was to establish a solid foundation in terms of teams, fleet, and infrastructure, emphasizing that "We are now taking the next step, expanding Rangel’s positioning in South Africa, evolving from cross-border operations specialists to a fully integrated logistics operator, offering complete and sustainable solutions across multiple sectors.” These sectors include mining, agribusiness, energy, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, and retail.

According to the company, this new facility will not only strengthen the capacity to meet the logistics needs of the South African market but also enhance trade flows with neighboring countries, including Mozambique, Zambia, Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Rangel began operations in South Africa in 2020, subsequently expanding to Zambia in 2021 and Tanzania in 2022, with a total investment of seven million euros across these three markets. Currently, the international operations account for around 20% of the Group’s revenue, with South Africa representing 8% of that volume.